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Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
Let us know what you think of the little trucks,...

Let us know what you think of the little trucks, I'm curious.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
Very true.

Very true.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
Have you looked at the new GM small diesel...

Have you looked at the new GM small diesel pickups? GMC is coming out with a Canyon in the Denali trim. With the 2.8l diesel you'll get great economy and still have 1400lbs payload and something like...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-08-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
For the sake of completeness, here's...

For the sake of completeness, here's (https://www.tfltruck.com/2014/10/2015-ford-f-150-3-5-ecoboost-vs-chevrolet-silverado-6-2-vs-ram-5-7-towing-video/) the article that went along with that video....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-08-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
Sigh, more trolling. No links, no references, no...

Sigh, more trolling. No links, no references, no evidence along with a highly subjective term like "walked all over?"

I've not seen a towing test in which the Silverado 6.2 w/8speed and max tow...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
We use the LTE hotspot all the time. The kids'...

We use the LTE hotspot all the time. The kids' iPads don't have cellular and this way they can play their games on the road. Service is att but does a little better than the phones because it's got a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-24-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
Yeah, the gear spread on the 8 speed is huge. The...

Yeah, the gear spread on the 8 speed is huge. The 3.42 is more than low enough. The non max tow version is a 3.23. Yeah the 8 and 6 speeds are totally different animals.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-14-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,987
Posted By phbarnhart
I didn't know GM paired the Duramax with an 8...

I didn't know GM paired the Duramax with an 8 speed transmission. I thought it only came with the 6 speed Allison model?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
91 octane is recommended and some of the owners...

91 octane is recommended and some of the owners at the tahoeyukon forum have noted some knock when running regular fuel. Frankly, it's just not worth it, IMO to put regular gas in it, it's not THAT...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-08-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,368
Posted By phbarnhart
I think that would be a good fit. Just make sure...

I think that would be a good fit. Just make sure it's the the max towing package (really verify the sticker because they all have the hitch equipment on the rear). If you're using the rear...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-08-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,935
Posted By phbarnhart
The 2015/16 Yukon Denali XL would be the perfect...

The 2015/16 Yukon Denali XL would be the perfect TV for your trailer. It's got more than enough power and the 8-speed transmission is wonderful. I've had one since November.

The SUV has a 1500...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-08-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
Bruce - Thanks for the update! I'm glad you were...

Bruce - Thanks for the update! I'm glad you were able to finally find your unicorn and that it's worked out for you!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-08-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,992
Posted By phbarnhart
I thought the 8-speed non-max tow came with 3.23...

I thought the 8-speed non-max tow came with 3.23 gearing while the max-tow got the 3.42. Am I incorrect? It was the older, 6-speed version that had 3.42 on the regular and 3.73 on the max tow?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-17-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,898
Posted By phbarnhart
Looks good man, have fun and keep us posted on...

Looks good man, have fun and keep us posted on how it goes!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-08-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,362
Posted By phbarnhart
If you're planning of full timing the diesel...

If you're planning of full timing the diesel might pencil out. Generally speaking the Diesel engine commands a premium and the routine maintenance is also more expensive. Finally, the fuel can be...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-08-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,362
Posted By phbarnhart
So here are pictures of our 2010 1/2 ton and then...

So here are pictures of our 2010 1/2 ton and then 2012 3/4 ton Suburbans with out dear departed 25" Eddie Bauer. We currently have a 2015 Yukon XL Denali which I would have loved to tow with.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,729
Posted By phbarnhart
Thanks for the update Pete!

Thanks for the update Pete!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,898
Posted By phbarnhart
Sounds like a reasonable plan. Let us know how it...

Sounds like a reasonable plan. Let us know how it goes!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,898
Posted By phbarnhart
We opted not to tow our 25' EB with our LR3 for...

We opted not to tow our 25' EB with our LR3 for the very reasons you've articulated. These threads go around and around but I think it boils down to modifying your vehicle's hitch (the LR3/4 hitch is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-26-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,871
Posted By phbarnhart
Interesting... I notice they're calling it...

Interesting... I notice they're calling it "Suburban HD" and have dropped the 3/4 ton language. Given that these guys don't do anything without 75 board meetings I wonder what the PowerPoint on that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-26-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,729
Posted By phbarnhart
Sounds like you could use TFLTruck.com! The...

Sounds like you could use TFLTruck.com!

The guys did a towing test on the very truck you're considering. I'm linking the article but I would advise taking the time to watch the video.

Click Me...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-13-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
Posted By phbarnhart
Doesn't sound normal but I don't have any...

Doesn't sound normal but I don't have any experience with the Ford system. Let us know what the dealer says.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-07-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,871
Posted By phbarnhart
I had 2012 3/4 with the 6.0 and I now have a 2015...

I had 2012 3/4 with the 6.0 and I now have a 2015 with the 6.2. They're very different but they both have a substantial amount of low end power. The new one has GM's new 8 speed transmission which is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,420
Posted By phbarnhart
Not to mention the 1000s of other parts they...

Not to mention the 1000s of other parts they designed for the vehicles that haven't failed. The fact that the ignition switch failure is a big deal is partly because these guys don't screw up most of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,420
Posted By phbarnhart
The ciiiiiiiiiirle of liiiiiiiiiiiiife! ...

The ciiiiiiiiiirle of liiiiiiiiiiiiife!

Seriously though, I've read some of Andy's articles and I can tell you that he doesn't seem like the quack he's made out to be and the notion that some of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-16-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,858
Posted By phbarnhart
Used to tow with a 2012 2500 Suburban. Your...

Used to tow with a 2012 2500 Suburban. Your numbers seem about right given your speed and elevation change. The way that vehicle is geared, there's a huge difference between 60 and 70mph.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-15-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,331
Posted By phbarnhart
Thanks for the review! I think that the reason...

Thanks for the review! I think that the reason for the difference in RPM while cruising is more likely due to the different axle ratios between the Canyon/Colorado and the Enclave/Acadia/Traverse....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-12-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,897
Posted By phbarnhart
The new Expedition with the 3.5 ecoboost would be...

The new Expedition with the 3.5 ecoboost would be a great towing machine. If you want something that'll have similar refinement to the Acura you should look at the Lincoln Navigator (the new one with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,287
Posted By phbarnhart
There's a new Ridgeline coming late this year as...

There's a new Ridgeline coming late this year as a 2016 model. I am curious to see if Honda will adopt the SAE standard for tow ratings. After the crazy reduction the Sequoia got when Toyota adopted...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-11-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,538
Posted By phbarnhart
The standard doesn't cover trashcans so it's...

The standard doesn't cover trashcans so it's useless in your situation. It's impossible to extrapolate from the other tests. What you really need is a minivan with a Hensley and a reinforced hitch....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-10-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,538
Posted By phbarnhart
These guys do some pretty interesting video tests...

These guys do some pretty interesting video tests of various vehicles towing in some pretty extreme situations. It's not the same road but I imagine it's representative.

Ike Gauntlet reviews,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-10-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,704
Posted By phbarnhart
I've always wondered why GM would include a...

I've always wondered why GM would include a procedure in their manuals that might allow for overloading the rear axel, especially given that the rest of the manual is almost neurotically cautious. I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-07-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,551
Posted By phbarnhart
Thank god someone put this up.

Thank god someone put this up.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-06-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,389
Posted By phbarnhart
The Fast Lane Truck folks have done an...

The Fast Lane Truck folks have done an interesting review/comparison of the GMC Yukon Denali 6.2 w/8 speed and the Lincoln Navigator 3.5EB w/6 speed. Watching both videos will set you back about 25...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,230
Posted By phbarnhart
If I may, I believe what G and T was trying to...

If I may, I believe what G and T was trying to point out is that the rear differential gearing ratio is only part of the picture in determining how well a vehicle is geared to tow. As manufacturers...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-29-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,863
Posted By phbarnhart
My understanding is that, once everyone's selling...

My understanding is that, once everyone's selling 2015s, they're going to all be rated to SAE specs.

The GM 1/2 tons and big SUVs already are and the HDs should be for 2015. All of Ram's trucks...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-29-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,230
Posted By phbarnhart
Engine power info for the 6.2: Click Me...

Engine power info for the 6.2:

Click Me (https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2015&regionID=1&divisionID=2&type=0&vehicleID=16825&section=oi_def&page=6&butID=3#)
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-27-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,230
Posted By phbarnhart
That's right, I forget sometimes that I'm...

That's right, I forget sometimes that I'm thinking about the SUVs and that the pickups got the new engines for 2014.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-27-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,230
Posted By phbarnhart
Yeah, I think it's a mistake to confuse the 2015...

Yeah, I think it's a mistake to confuse the 2015 5.3 with the ones before. The new one has much more power.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-27-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,230
Posted By phbarnhart
Was Koons able to give you any kind of timeframe...

Was Koons able to give you any kind of timeframe for when GM will open the order banks?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-27-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,230
Posted By phbarnhart
Not really to OP's question but I've got the...

Not really to OP's question but I've got the Yukon XL Denali with the 6.2 and the 8 spent transmission. It's got 3.23 gearing as opposed to the Sierra's max tow package's 3.43 (no max tow option on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-31-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,878
Posted By phbarnhart
I watched that Fast Lane Truck video and was a...

I watched that Fast Lane Truck video and was a little surprised by the result of the 6.2 Silverado. I'm confident the result will improve markedly with the new 8 speed transmission and its next...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-30-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,878
Posted By phbarnhart
Haha, I don't know about that but I have done an...

Haha, I don't know about that but I have done an unhealthy amount of reading on the subject as I wait for my Yukon to be delivered. Also, I was wrong about the gearing, the max tow comes with 3.42s....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-30-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,878
Posted By phbarnhart
Don't forget that the new ones come with the 8...

Don't forget that the new ones come with the 8 speed transmission so 1st gear is lower than previously. Should make starting from a stop easier. Also, having the extra gears will, hopefully, reduce...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-19-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,389
Posted By phbarnhart
I have no idea what GM is going to do regarding...

I have no idea what GM is going to do regarding transmission parts to 3rd parties. I will say that a lot of other companies buy transmissions from ZF and may not have access to individual parts...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-19-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,389
Posted By phbarnhart
That's what I'm hoping but I'm trying to set my...

That's what I'm hoping but I'm trying to set my expectations so I won't be disappointed.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-19-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,389
Posted By phbarnhart
Well my Yukon has been built (it's at 3800 status...

Well my Yukon has been built (it's at 3800 status for you GM order buffs) and I have the VIN. Maybe another 3-4 weeks should see it in my driveway.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-16-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,344
Posted By phbarnhart
Yes, it is. If we didn't already have an Acadia...

Yes, it is. If we didn't already have an Acadia in the same color I might have ordered that. Also, those wheels are fantastic, but I really didn't want anything that big on this rig.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-16-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,344
Posted By phbarnhart
I would think the Yukon Denali would do the job...

I would think the Yukon Denali would do the job just fine. As for the new transmission, it was designed to handle the extreme torque of the new supercharged corvette so the 460 in the Denali...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,344
Posted By phbarnhart
Those are some slick looking wheels! I may end up...

Those are some slick looking wheels! I may end up doing an upgrade later. Given that they didn't need to be factory installed I figured I'd wait.
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