Best Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500

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Towing 7,500lb travel trailer with ~850lb tongue weight. Using equalizer 4pt WDH and ordered SumoSprings. Looking at transmission cooling and there are several price points/options and Im not sure what one is best for my application. Thanks!

asked by: Darold A

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For your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 the Derale transmission cooler part # D13504 is a great option. It's a very efficient cooler that is priced well too. It's a larger cooler than most which makes it a great choice for trucks like yours that are towing.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You will want to go with the biggest transmission cooler you can fit in front of the radiator of your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500. Your transmission will be put through quite a bit of stress with that heavy of a trailer in the mountains. For your truck…

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If you do not already have a trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness mounted on the rear of the vehicle then it's safe to say you don't have a factory tow package. The dealer however can confirm this using the VIN. That said, it's not…

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If you have a tandem axle travel trailer that weighs 6,000 lbs a Load Range C tire like the part #AM1ST92 would work, but since you said that is the weight when empty you would most likely want to go with the Load Range D just to be safe. For that…

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Due to the length of the trailer, I believe a Strait-Line Weight Distribution System that combines weight distribution with the Reese Dual Cam Sway Control would be your most effective option. When the trailer tongue weight is determined, make sure…

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We have both single and dual ramp spring sets and form my understanding it has more to do with the weight capacity than anything else. For your 85 lb ramp we have the Single Spring #362SA5 that fits a 5' wide enclosed trailer. Aside from that I…

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The Flint Hill Goods 29" x 49" Carrier w/ 60" Ramp #FHG69ZR does come with a threaded 5/8" hitch pin as opposed to the 1/2" pin. Since it is threaded there is not a lock that fits this particular carrier; if your customer…

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Any time you add larger tires to a vehicle it makes it harder on the vehicle and more power is needed to do the same amount of work. It happens all the time to Jeep owners. First, if your 2002 Ford F-350 has a stock tow/haul button be sure to use it…

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The Flex-a-Lite FLX4126 will work for your 2012 GMC Yukon and comes with the necessary parts needed for installation, though there is a better option I recommend you. The Derale #D13504 is a plate-and-fin style cooler, which is a more efficient…

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Answer 9

The factory transmission cooler in most vehicles is integrated into the radiator. What this does is actually warm the cooler to the temperature of the radiator. A supplemental cooler does not touch the radiator so it will actually stay cooler than…

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For a transmission cooler for your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 with 364 motor I recommend going with an efficient cooler (higher class rating) for optimum cooling. Derale Transmission Cooler #D13504 is a great option since it has a class IV rating…

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For your 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD with the 6.0L V8 engine, I highly recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part #D13504. This 8000 series cooler measures 11" wide x 12" tall x 7/8" deep which will be a good…

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Answer 12

The general rule is to keep the transmission fluid at or below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. When towing, especially in the mountains and in summer time, the transmission fluid temperature can increase much higher so adding a supplemental cooler is a good…

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