2007 Tahoe Ls 4.8
August 17th, 2015 | 11:40 PM
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It didn't come with it, but I'll been looking on the Internet . I sometimes say 4500lb 6500lb 7100 I'm about to have a hard attack lol the only reason I'll buy it was to pull the camper , but I think the said it can pull it just to sale it , thank you for answer me back I'm new on all this .
August 18th, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Towing 6k w/my 5.3 isn't exactly fast. I'm not sure how the 4.8 will take it...
https://www.google.com/search?q=2007...utf-8&oe=utf-8
Google says.... 4500 lbs.
So... no.
https://www.google.com/search?q=2007...utf-8&oe=utf-8
Google says.... 4500 lbs.
So... no.
August 18th, 2015 | 1:34 PM
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The correct answer is, "it depends."
It depends on your axle ratio. If you have the 3.23 rear, your max is 4,200 lbs. If you have the 3.73 rear, your max is 6,200 lbs.
Check the glove box sticker - look for code GT4; that's the 3.73 rear. I don't even know the code for the 3.23 rear.
Even if you do have the 3.73, a trailer that weight is going to be a handful, and you're not going to have much extra payload for passengers and gear.
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It depends on your axle ratio. If you have the 3.23 rear, your max is 4,200 lbs. If you have the 3.73 rear, your max is 6,200 lbs.
Check the glove box sticker - look for code GT4; that's the 3.73 rear. I don't even know the code for the 3.23 rear.
Even if you do have the 3.73, a trailer that weight is going to be a handful, and you're not going to have much extra payload for passengers and gear.
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August 19th, 2015 | 3:05 PM
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GT4 Rear axle, 3.73 ratio
GT5 Rear axle, 4.10 ratio
GU5 Rear axle, 3.23 ratio
GU6 Rear axle, 3.42 ratio
I'd say 6,200 is really pushing it, if you are going mostly flat land, hilly terrain, but not mountainous and less than 600-800 miles and only doing it a few times a year probably okay, but I agree with STS's assessment of 4500 being the safe bet...
Watch your transmission temp and give it a try with your 5700 the truck will let you know...
For the most part with your set up, its biggest down side will be slower maximum speeds
I'll throw in the caveat, that if you have too low numerically, of a gear ratio in the rear you could thrash the rear end... (3.08 is a no no...)
GT5 Rear axle, 4.10 ratio
GU5 Rear axle, 3.23 ratio
GU6 Rear axle, 3.42 ratio
I'd say 6,200 is really pushing it, if you are going mostly flat land, hilly terrain, but not mountainous and less than 600-800 miles and only doing it a few times a year probably okay, but I agree with STS's assessment of 4500 being the safe bet...
Watch your transmission temp and give it a try with your 5700 the truck will let you know...
For the most part with your set up, its biggest down side will be slower maximum speeds
I'll throw in the caveat, that if you have too low numerically, of a gear ratio in the rear you could thrash the rear end... (3.08 is a no no...)
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August 19th, 2015 | 5:42 PM
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Weight distribution doesn't increase your towing capacity. It simply makes the tow vehicle more stable when towing a heavy trailer.
The sticker on your receiver likely looks like this:
So if your trailer weighs more than 5,000 lbs, you need to be using weight distribution.
When I attach my largest trailer without connecting the weight bars, it's lifting 500 lbs off my front wheels. That means the front wheels have less grip for emergency maneuvers, and my steering will be lighter and more wiggly.
The sticker on your receiver likely looks like this:
So if your trailer weighs more than 5,000 lbs, you need to be using weight distribution.
When I attach my largest trailer without connecting the weight bars, it's lifting 500 lbs off my front wheels. That means the front wheels have less grip for emergency maneuvers, and my steering will be lighter and more wiggly.