I don't know why we keep saying this.

That 6.2 has 80 more ftlbs of torque and 100ish more hp than the old 6.0. Which, btw, none of us would think twice about towing 10k with

I've watched about every towing test TFL has done. On everything from a ridgeline at max rating to the f:550. GMs 6.2 and ford's 3.5 are monsters for towing.

We arent even really discussing an overloaded tow... We're talking within the rating.

Y'all would shite watching what I towed with my old xterra. How about a 2005 f250 AND the box trailer it was towing when it broke down.

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Posted by GREENHEAD22

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Posted on 5/8/24 at 10:14 pm to X123F45

I agree however for people who don't tow that much, the feeling of a heavy load acting on a truck makes them nervous. Which in turn makes them drive slower, from a power standpoint the truck is fine.

I use to hook up all types of loads to a 2001suburban, loved that thing.

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Posted by Icansee4miles

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Posted on 5/10/24 at 8:08 am to X123F45

I once towed my 31’ camper with my 2003 Escalade. A short distance. Once. It pulled it just fine, but that camper walked me all over the road. OTOH, I pull my boat all over South Louisiana with it, and full of fuel and other crap, it’s likely at 6-7K pounds.

This has been a great discussion as I struggle with the same question as OP in deciding on a new truck. I didn’t know Enterprise rented tow vehicles, so buying a 1/2 ton and renting a bigger one is the way to go. Right now, I’ve got a very giving friend that tows my camper back and forth to Grand Isle twice a year for the cost of gas, and buying him dinner at Hurricane Hole.

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