Chevy G20 and a 65 Overlander

[kdenault]

Would a Chevy G20 3/4 ton van with a 5.7 liter V8 be a suitable tow vehicle for an Overlander with a dry weight of 4230 lbs?

Kathy

[overlander63]

You mean like this? No problems to speak of...

[kdenault]

Hey Overlander63,

Very cool! What is the year on ours? Is it a 5.7 liter?

Kathy

[overlander63]

We have a 1995 G20 conversion van, and a (of course) 1963 Overlander.

[kdenault]

Out of curiosity, what kind of tires do you use when towing?

Kathy

[overlander63]

We have Marathon Radials on the Overlander, and BF Goodrich P235/75R15XL tires on the van. It does have a 5.7, and the 4L60E transmission. Towing milage is about 10 at 60mph.

[Frank S]

Hi kdenault--Towed our 1973 27' Overlander with a wet weight of 6200 lbs with several Chevy G20 3/4 ton vans with 5.7 ltr, and 3.73 rear with great success. I always tow in "D" which is 3rd gear and a 1:1 ratio, rather than in "O" which is 4th gear and a .7:1 ratio. Currently have a 2001 Suburban with a 5.3 ltr, and a 4.10 rear, as kids are gone, so I don't need as much inside room. Would not hesitate to go back to a van for towing. 4.10 rear yields better towing performance with about the same fuel usage as the 3.73.--Frank S