04 Tahoe Towing Upgrades

[livingez_123]

I tow a 30' RV that weighs in a tad under 9,500 lbs, I have enough power and brakes but fall short in the suspension dept. you can't tow a RV without the brake controller, that would be suicide.

 

[electro]

I tow a 30' RV that weighs in a tad under 9,500 lbs, I have enough power and brakes but fall short in the suspension dept. you can't tow a RV without the brake controller, that would be suicide.

Why don't you just drive the recreational vehicle?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

According to the sticker 6800. I live in the desert and will be towing up to the mountains so from 1500' to 6500'.

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Will have to look into this not familiar.

You can install the larger front calipers/pads/rotors from the NNBS. 17"+ wheels are required. Some have had success with JY pulls, but rockauto has remanufactured parts for a fair price.

I would also consider looking into Edelbrock sway bars.

 

[southboundchicken]

Brake controller is a must and i highly recommend a set of air bags for the rear of your truck

 

[Ridculous]

Hi all. I have a 2004 Z71 with 180K bone stock except 22" wheels, looking to buy a travel trailer around 6000 lbs. and want to set up the Tahoe to tow it. The motor still seems strong no major issues. the transmission was rebuilt about 30K ago. I was thinking intake, exhaust (headers and cat back), 4.10's, tune, and maybe cam.

Looking for recommendations and or if it is even worth it.

Thanks,

chris

If I were you I would start with a bigger trans-cooler, upgrade your brakes (at the least pads, fluid) and get a trailer brake controller first. You will be see pretty big improvements and it will keep your temps at a safe level. If you still want more after that it depends on how much coin you want to spend.....