How Long is too long
Looking at upgrading. Is a 31' (5220/7230) too long for a Chevy Suburban 1500 to tow. Thanks
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Folks will tell you length is an issue, but they will not produce a formula or any data to support such a claim.
They will also tell you a full size extended cab 6.5' bed 1500-series pickup is too short to tow, but a full size extended cab 6.5' bed 2500 or 3500-series pickup is plenty long enough. THEY ARE THE SAME EXACT WHEELBASE AND LENGTH.
Weight is the issue. Ideally you should find out your weights now and see just how far over the ratings you are already, before deciding on an even heavier trailer.
IMHO 7000lbs is about all you really want to tow with a 1500-series truck or suburban and expect reasonable comfort. You can often tow more but it quickly becomes less and less comfortable to drive long distances.
Notice I said NOTHING about "safety" up to this point. Safety is rarely the issue. You will get annoyed with the lack of comfort long before you put yourself or anyone in any danger more quantifiable than simply hitting the road with the family in the Suburban to go to church on Sunday.
They will also tell you a full size extended cab 6.5' bed 1500-series pickup is too short to tow, but a full size extended cab 6.5' bed 2500 or 3500-series pickup is plenty long enough. THEY ARE THE SAME EXACT WHEELBASE AND LENGTH.
Weight is the issue. Ideally you should find out your weights now and see just how far over the ratings you are already, before deciding on an even heavier trailer.
IMHO 7000lbs is about all you really want to tow with a 1500-series truck or suburban and expect reasonable comfort. You can often tow more but it quickly becomes less and less comfortable to drive long distances.
Notice I said NOTHING about "safety" up to this point. Safety is rarely the issue. You will get annoyed with the lack of comfort long before you put yourself or anyone in any danger more quantifiable than simply hitting the road with the family in the Suburban to go to church on Sunday.
