Turning my Tahoe SSV Into a Tow Rig

[@poonbandit9924]

I did all the same things to my Tahoe but also put a quiet but free flowing exhaust system, cold air intake, a massive transmission cooler and grabbed a tuner to turn the temps the fans kick on down to a lower temp(massive improvement) but also optimized the old girl for a little more power running E85. All in all it feels lighter on its feet unloaded and I’m not afraid I’m going to blow it up towing my boat when it’s 100°.

[@rebel6actual562]

What adapter kit did you use? Looks like this model Tahoe has to be direct wired in….

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Great video i just wanted to say make sure you replace the bypass hose that goes to the water pump those brake so easy Doeman makes a aluminum one lot better.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Temperatures are totally normal GM likes to run their stuff a little hot. Changing the thermostat does not change the temperature of the coolant. It just messes with the temperature sensor for your coolant. Which could make your car run a little rich. So in this case Rich means spending more money on gas which equals poor😅

[@Jeremystayhappy]

society of automotive engineers -sae merry christmas

[@lind-z]

How did the upgrades work for you?

[@daamills2011]

Omg!!! I love the mirror!! I need the link and name

[@kevinlogan2306]

might want to try cleaning your cooling stack out if that and the thermostat doesn't fix it might need to switch to a fan clutch

[@Dustrunnersauto]

It has electric fans, but they don't kick on until 210F (or around there somewhere). Since putting in the thermostat yesterday, the truck is staying closer to around 195-200F on the road unless I sit still for a really really long time. I'll probably tow with it this weekend, so hopefully it does better this time! The next step would be flashing the ECU to lower the minimum temperature for the fans to turn on from 210F to maybe 195F or so.

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

@@Dustrunnersauto Tune it to kick the fans on earlier.

[@luzmar9586]

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[@jaridriley5083]

That's normal for Temps best thing u can do is just put it in 5th Geer don't let it go in 6th you don't wanna make it run cooler than 210 it don't run right and you will plug your cats

[@freddcast3465]

I have a 08 suburban 1500 with 5.3 i have a problem when i pull my flat bed empty trailer like 2k pounds and the weather is 90F or more the temperature in my gage go high so i turn the A/C off and slow douwn and turn the heather on, ANY BODY CAN HELP ME

[@T3fl0nDon]

Is anyone able to tell me where to find the wires to splice into for the trailer brake

[@Wingnut7078]

Any updates on towing??

[@Dustrunnersauto]

I haven’t had time to take my camper out since all these changes unfortunately 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Wingnut7078]

@@Dustrunnersauto how big is your camper length and dry weight

[@Dustrunnersauto]

@@Wingnut7078 mine is a R-Vision trail sport TS21E. It’s listed at 22ft and 3000lbs dry.

[@Wingnut7078]

@Dust Runners Automotive Journal o well my 2013 tahoe has the 3.42 gears with all the same mods except thermostat and I'm towing really over its limit lol my camper is a kz connect 291bhk and dry weight is 6800lbs and 33ft 11 inches I think yours will be more than adequate

[@freddcast3465]

My 08 suburban gets higher temperature than the normal when i pull a trailer if the weather is above 90F any tip for this problem guys

[@DavidReese2ndA]

SAE...... Standard Automotive Equipment