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Probably not without extensive suspension modifications.

You need to load up the Suburban like your going on a trip and weigh it. Historically the 1500 Suburban has been right at its limits with just family and stuff on board. Adding 800 or so pounds is only going to make matters worse.
You might be better off trading it for a 2500 pickup, load the Polaris in themtruck bed and buy a nice TT.

donn0128 wrote:
You need to load up the Suburban like your going on a trip and weigh it. Historically the 1500 Suburban has been right at its limits with just family and stuff on board. Adding 800 or so pounds is only going to make matters worse.
You might be better off trading it for a 2500 pickup, load the Polaris in themtruck bed and buy a nice TT.

A quick search of the Edmunds site shows the 2003 burb has a payload capacity of just over 1600#. Of course that's base 4x4 with no options. The op says it's just the two of them. I agree they should weigh the truck loaded up to see what they have, but I wouldn't just dismiss it because it's an SUV.

SidecarFlip wrote:
Probably not without extensive suspension modifications.

A multitude of these towed pony clubs with horse trailers all over this nation.

The OP needs to check the driver's door yellow sticker for the actual payload capacity for his Burb.
4x4 will have a lower payload capacity.

And post the specs for his Burb, to better determine actual towing capacity.
That 8400 number sounds like a max amount for a specifically spec'd Burb. Like a 4.10 rear end.

A friend had recommended a 2018 Forest River Wildwood 18ORT toy hauler. Would that be a better option? Is the Quality good for this company

firebird69 wrote:
A friend had recommended a 2018 Forest River Wildwood 18ORT toy hauler. Would that be a better option? Is the Quality good for this company

Wildwood is an entry-level stick and tin trailer line.
So it will be heavier than a comparable filon-sided/aluminum frame trailer.
Also some things will be optional or not available but standard on a mid-level filon/aluminum frame trailer.
Finishes won't be as good but will be functional.

You haven't posted payload capacity or the Burb's specs.
That will help with identifying and recommending a trailer.

bikendan wrote:

firebird69 wrote:
A friend had recommended a 2018 Forest River Wildwood 18ORT toy hauler. Would that be a better option? Is the Quality good for this company

Wildwood is an entry-level stick and tin trailer line.

Far as I'm concerned they are all (99%) entry level quality today....

The burbs info (7200) gawr(3600) and the gawr rr(4000)lb. sorry it took so long get this info to you all. I really does thank you for your help

Y'all can stop with the constant check the yellow sticker, 1/2 tons can't tow anything diatribes.
It really is a little weird.
OP, yes you can tow a smaller to moderate trailer with a 1/2 ton suburban safely.
No it won't win races, it won't like big hills or altitude as much as a truck with twice the power, but properly set up with trailer brakes and likely a wdh and tow away.

The question we should be asking or you should be asking yourself is how good of mechanical condition is your 15 year old vehicle? That will be the biggest variable in whether it's a good decision for that vehicle.

Edit: and an aftermarket transmission cooler if you're going to be towing in hot weather.
There's a few things you'll likely need to do to make it a better tow rig but it will work.