Tow Vehicle Change
Hello All,
We had been pulling or 23FB with a Jeep GC 5.7 Hemi. We logged some 13 to 15K miles with that configuration. We did trips through West Virginia, out to New Mexico, and up into Yellowstone. While we never lacked for power, there were a few times where the engine revved pretty high. We recently went from the Jeep to a Chevy 2500 duramax. While I never felt unsafe with the Jeep. I would like to note a few pros and cons with the current situation. The truck is a serious tow vehicle from the integrated brake controller to great mirrors and a very powerful engine. It is truly built for towing, and there is little chance of overloading the truck. The same could not be said of the Jeep. With two of us, the dog, folding bikes, and a couple of kayaks, we were pushing the limit. That coupled with a short wheel base and clamp on mirrors, made it less than ideal for towing. We do however miss the advantages of an SUV versus the truck, ease of parking, more comfortable ride, more room inside the vehicle for things, and ease of use when not towing. (We could always have the dog in back and room for a couple of guests.) Mileage with the Duramax is better than with the Jeep, diesel is less expensive than premium, and the longer wheelbase makes for a much better tow vehicle. Why can't Chevy build a Tahoe with about a 5 litre duramax and make it a serious towing SUV?
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