I have a 2013 2500 suburban 6.0 6 speed auto 4x4 (9400 lb. tow rating) with 1000 lb hitch capacity. 8600 GVW I have ordered (will take delivery around Dec 1) a 2016 Coachmen 310BHDSLE. No yellow sticker yet, only the brochure to go by. Trailer advertises 7500 lbs UVW. GVW is 9900lbs. 937 lbs hitch weight.Everything is within specification, so it would seem.Thanks for the advise in advance.Tom

Tom,You should be OK with the 2500 Suburban. We don't know the payload rating but a 2wd is around 2400 lb so your 4x4 should be close to that. I'd suggest to buy a WDH with integrated sway control like a Blue Ox or Equalizer brand. It will make handling just that much better when you are towing. If you don't have one, have a transmission cooler installed. The Suburban tranny is probably the weakest link in your towing setup. Good luck and happy camping!

Oh how we long for the 8.1L engine that had a towing capacity of more than 12000 lbs. as I remember. I think you will long for that engine also over time. I presently tow 7500 lbs and the engine downshifts on the slightest incline. More than once I've maxed out at 25 mph going up hills.

As previously said, it will do the job if it has the factory tow package (or aftermarket equivalent), but I see a heavier vehicle tow vehicle in your future. Your trailer is going to have plenty of tongue weight which is going to max out the carrying capacity of the 'Burb. Since you are buying a bunkhouse, I assume you have kids, and that means lots of people and their stuff. You will be OK to start, but you should be looking at a one ton van with a big gasser or diesel ....

Don't forget to add in the weight for people,water, gear. You're going to be pretty close to max rating of tv. I would load it up and weigh it.

Y'all like that Equql-i-zer hitch? That's the one I'm looking at. Looks easy.

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