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TheFifeBand
Explorer
Aug 20, 2020

2021 Suburban. How Much Trailer?

I just ordered a 2021 Z71 Suburban with the Max towing package. I don’t have it yet, so I don’t have the details provided on the yellow sticker inside the door. The manufacturer indicates 8,100 lbs as the towing capacity. Total passenger weight is 450 lbs.

I am a complete trailer newbie and do t want to be tricked into buying too big of a trailer by a salesman. I want to know the max weight I can actually tow. Based on manufacturer stats, what should I be looking at? Is 5,000 lbs dry trailer weight my max? Is there a different stat or value I should be looking at? Please help me make a smart decision.
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    BenK
    Explorer
    Aug 20, 2020
    Congratulations! Love Suburbans


    Weakest link in all half tons (even higher class) is the rear axle GAWR. Been a while but IIRC...a half ton Suburban is around 4,xxx lb RGAWR

    The main why higher class has +6,000 lb GAWR

    Most all full sized TV's have plenty of power...again, the main limiting component is the rear axle

    Plus, SUV's with that many seatbelts allows much to be loaded into the TV...and then the trailer tongue weight

    Mostly a can do it, but longevity and performance (avoidance, stopping, getting it going after stopping on a steep incline, etc)

    Much depends on how you drive, where you tow, how you load...

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