New to Towing

[Kawtipping]

Yes, just like all the manufacturers, there are a lot of new emissions pieces added. The turbo was also changed up some. Still a variable vane, but the impeller and shaft design has been "enhanced" for better reliability.

[TravelswithCharly]

Originally Posted by REF>Lancer

Seems like a bunch of the Emissions stuff was changed...was it not some little problem with the VVT turbo that made some of the LLY's overheat and stuff?

This link explains the issues that afflict variable vane turbo tow vehicles.

http://members.cox.net/beekiller/GMC...PLICATIONS.doc

[2006LBZowner]

whatever truck you decide on getting, i would certainly look into getting an exhaust brake installed. I have a 2006 chevy dually that i use to pull a Sooner 5 horse gooseneck trailer. Just recently, I hauled one horse from Burbank, CA up the Grapevine to Fresno.

when in tow haul mode and going downhill, the trans did an okay job but when you tap the brakes, be ready for the trans to downshift and if you are
in the shifting range, be ready for the downshift and watch your tachometer
to rev past 3000 + rpm. I also found that that just the weight of the trailer
still pushes the truck..what i'm really saying is that with weight behind of you,
i would look into an exhaust brake