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06-08-2016, 03:52 PM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
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The long and short of it is that the van will tow the load. You aren't going to win any land speed records and will struggle on the hills.
You can change your rear axle ratio with a new set of gears to 3.73 or 4.10's and that will get you more pulling power for less than $1,000 installed.
So the question is how much do you tow vs how much driving do you do unloaded?
If you only tow 1% of the time and drive lots unloaded than you might want to keep your 3.42 highway gears. If it is closer to 50-50 if it were me I would change out the gears because $1,000 is cheaper than a new truck
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06-08-2016, 04:02 PM
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Oklahoma Proud
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: central OK
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Originally Posted by mrpep
Not sure I understand what you're getting at ... Please explain
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#1. I was saying you're van is probably heavier than you think
#2. A lot of v6 engines now have more power than that v8, so you will be very under powered
#3. With that engine, trans, gear ratio you will most likely have an unpleasant towing experience and a very reduced service life of the vehicle.
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06-08-2016, 04:09 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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The 4L60E trans is a glorified TH 350.....If you decide to use van for towing, and need a trans, there are quite a few after market updates for that trans.....get 'em..
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06-08-2016, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: bensenville IL
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So far I towed this trailer once and it was actually a breeze but it was only 150 miles and no hills. I'm starting to get a bit concerned. I only camp maybe 5 times a year max and usually a few hours away.
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06-08-2016, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
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5 times a year fairly close to home I wouldn't be too concerned. If you plan on having the van another 15 years then maybe.
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06-08-2016, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
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mrpep: Remember that GM's numbers are probably based on what they sent out the door at the factory - a stripped down van that someone is going to add a bunch of stuff to. That bunch of stuff is what's adding the weight.
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06-08-2016, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: bensenville IL
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I called the weight station today and they're open 24 hours a day so plan on going Saturday early morning
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06-08-2016, 08:59 PM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
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Originally Posted by lbrjet
5 times a year fairly close to home I wouldn't be too concerned. If you plan on having the van another 15 years then maybe.
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06-08-2016, 10:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: bensenville IL
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I was thinking of going a good 900 miles away to black hills South Dakota but think I might pass now
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06-18-2016, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: bensenville IL
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So I added a trans cooler and a gage so that I can observe my trans temps. If my temps are under lets say, 190 is it safe to say that I am ok ? I still have not had a chance to weigh my vehicle by the way.
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06-19-2016, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
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I would pull over and let it idle for a while if it gets over 220. 220 is no where close to damage.
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Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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06-19-2016, 06:23 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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I agree, close to the limit. Keep the speed down and go easy on the hills. Flat open ground shouldn't be an issue but a shorter ratio would help. I will cost you 1.5-2.5 mpg more than likely. I'd scale the van and see what it weighs full of fuel. Add in the weight of people and stuff then subtract from the gvwr. Betting the conversion adds at least 1k to the van. If you are up on the limit weight wise (close) I'd rec changing the trans fluid every season. It's cheap and good for the transmission.
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06-19-2016, 06:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Idle is ok, but driving ad a slow speed is better. Light load and air flow through the cooler will drop temps quickly.
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