Tahoe vs Suburban
We like the Tahoe for general use around town but when towing is the Suburban or Yukon XL a better choice. Anyone experience both SUV's and notice any major differences towing. Our RV or TT weighs...
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ktosv wrote:wnjj wrote:
The longer wheelbase has an advantage even with the same overhang ratio. Suppose the hitch ball is suddenly pulled sideways 1 inch. With the same ratio on both vehicles the front will try to slide over the same amount on both vehicles to compensate BUT the longer wheelbase one will result in a smaller yaw ANGLE which is the thing you're trying to avoid.
And what makes the ball move sideways 1"? Force...with a longer rear overhang it will take less force to move the ball 1" than with a shorter overhang. If the ratio of the overhang to the wheelbase is the same, it will take the same force to move the ball 1". That is the case with the Suburban and Tahoe.
I'm not sure exactly what you're saying but I think you're supporting my point. If the same force will cause the same 1" movement on 2 different wheelbases (but with the same overhang/wheelbase ratio), the longer wheelbase one will have yawed at a smaller angle which is more desirable.
