1500 Yukon XL Denali vs 2500 Suburban 8.1
Hello all, As you can see from my subject line, I'm contemplating making a change from my 2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali to a 2004 Chevy Suburban (2500). I'm looking for some real world comparisons ...
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If MPG is that high on your list of have to have's...stick with the lower
class TV. Mainly better MPG when used as a car, but when towing...about
the same, as to move the same trailer the laws of physics will take over
The bodies on a half ton Sub and 3/4 ton Sub are exactly the same...even your
non-Suburban GMC
The world of difference is beneath the body...everything is bigger/better.
The frame is bigger, drive train is bigger, etc
You are figuring too light of a tongue weight. If it truly 10% then a higher
potential of sway issues
Have you figures how big your kids will be? Marty, our mod, has kids on the
extreme end of the size bell curve. SUVs get into GVWR trouble way fast, as
they can carry so much.
The rear GAWR should be okay, as it is a couple thousand pounds more rating
than the half ton
The 3/4 ton Sub comes stock with E rated tires.
As a min, change out the OEM receiver for a traditional design. About $200 bucks
and 1 hour labor
class TV. Mainly better MPG when used as a car, but when towing...about
the same, as to move the same trailer the laws of physics will take over
The bodies on a half ton Sub and 3/4 ton Sub are exactly the same...even your
non-Suburban GMC
The world of difference is beneath the body...everything is bigger/better.
The frame is bigger, drive train is bigger, etc
You are figuring too light of a tongue weight. If it truly 10% then a higher
potential of sway issues
Have you figures how big your kids will be? Marty, our mod, has kids on the
extreme end of the size bell curve. SUVs get into GVWR trouble way fast, as
they can carry so much.
The rear GAWR should be okay, as it is a couple thousand pounds more rating
than the half ton
The 3/4 ton Sub comes stock with E rated tires.
As a min, change out the OEM receiver for a traditional design. About $200 bucks
and 1 hour labor
