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We just purchased a Tahoe LTZ 4x4 for my wife. This weekend I have to haul my parent's boat that weights about 5500 pounds with the trailer. The trip is about 150 miles on the highway (65+mph). I have a 2007.5 Chevy 2500 crew/short 4x4 Duramax that I know will do the job. Is the Tahoe up to the task? I really want to take the new ride, but want to make sure it will do it. Which one should I take?

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Sweet Rides... :):lol::lol::lol:

 

Oh and is the Tahoe a 2009? The reason I ask is if it has a six speed it should tow better than a four speed.

 

Also is the boat weight including fuel and gear?

 

Is the Tahoe brand new or is it already broken in?

 

Personally I would take the Dmax.

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Sweet Rides... :):lol::lol::lol:

 

Oh and is the Tahoe a 2009? The reason I ask is if it has a six speed it should tow better than a four speed.

 

Also is the boat weight including fuel and gear?

 

Is the Tahoe brand new or is it already broken in?

 

Personally I would take the Dmax.

 

Thanks! :D

 

Sorry, the Tahoe is a 2007 with 32K on it. I am thinking Duramax too....but I really want to drive the Tahoe. My other issue is that the boat is WIDE and I like the towing mirrors on the truck.

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onac255 Senior Enthusiast

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yeah...um...I would take the Dmax.

 

I bet you really want to take the new ride but...I don't know if I would tow that boat with it.

Bostonsfavson Senior Enthusiast

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yeah...um...I would take the Dmax.

 

I bet you really want to take the new ride but...I don't know if I would tow that boat with it.

 

Why not? The tow rating on the Tahoe has to be around 8000 pounds. Plus, we're talking about a relatively short trip.

 

To the OP, unless the route you're taking is excessively hilly, the Tahoe will pull the boat with no problem at all. No worries. It's an SUV--you can pull stuff with it :)

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I towed by boat often with an 07 LTZ Tahoe- pulled very nice. One cool feature it may have is autoride suspension, which airs up the rear shocks to compensate for tongue weight- COOL. But I'm sure the Z71 has plenty of suspension too, and more motor, duh. My 07 Regal boat is about the same size, a bit lighter, and probably cost about 1/3 what yours did-- NICE BOAT!!!

onac255 Senior Enthusiast

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yeah...um...I would take the Dmax.

 

I bet you really want to take the new ride but...I don't know if I would tow that boat with it.

 

Why not? The tow rating on the Tahoe has to be around 8000 pounds. Plus, we're talking about a relatively short trip.

 

To the OP, unless the route you're taking is excessively hilly, the Tahoe will pull the boat with no problem at all. No worries. It's an SUV--you can pull stuff with it :thumbs:

 

 

I was saying I would take the Dmax because of the tow mirrors and the boat being wide. I don't think the Tahoe is unable to pull it. I just feel like the Dmax is a better choice period.

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Thanks for all of the input! I was hoping to be able to try towing the boat on a shorter trip just to see how it does. I was not worried about the Tahoe not being able to do it, but was wondering how well it would do it. I have towed it a bunch with the Duramax and I definately know the boat is back there. Thanks again guys!

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