Hello, I am enquiring about a 2005 Chevy suburban 2500 that is for sale in Dallas Texas. They are asking $9,995. It's done 120,000 miles and was a one owner vehicle with a very good Carfax history. (I am finding it very hard to find a 2500 series SUV, especially in Texas) this is our preferred choice as we need a 7 or 8 seater.The TT we are very keen on purchasing is a Dutchman Aerolite 250KBHS with a GVWR of 7600 lbs. I asked what the tow capacity was for the vehicle and this was the response."The maximum towing capacity depends on the axle ratio of the trailer used. With an axle ratio of 3.23 the maxium towing capacity is 6,700 lbs and with an axle ratio of 3.73 your maximum towing capacity is 7,700 lbs."I am waiting on a response from Aerolite for the axel weight.How does this all sound to you guy's? And am I cutting it fine in regards to towing capacity?

Mik68 wrote:Hello, I am enquiring about a 2005 Chevy suburban 2500 that is for sale in Dallas Texas. They are asking $9,995. It's done 120,000 miles and was a one owner vehicle with a very good Carfax history. (I am finding it very hard to find a 2500 series SUV, especially in Texas) this is our preferred choice as we need a 7 or 8 seater.The TT we are very keen on purchasing is a Dutchman Aerolite 250KBHS with a GVWR of 7600 lbs. I asked what the tow capacity was for the vehicle and this was the response."The maximum towing capacity depends on the axle ratio of the trailer used. With an axle ratio of 3.23 the maxium towing capacity is 6,700 lbs and with an axle ratio of 3.73 your maximum towing capacity is 7,700 lbs."I am waiting on a response from Aerolite for the axel weight.How does this all sound to you guy's? And am I cutting it fine in regards to towing capacity?Regardless of the axle ratio - yes you are cutting it fine, but more so with the 3.23 than the 3.73.Although you will be pushing your towing ability a little past its limits, where that 7000#+ trailer is going to hurt is the 1000# plus tongue weight. That is probably the limit of the 'burb hitch and eats up a good chunk of the available payload for the truck. Depending on how many people and how much "stuff" you plan to carry will determine whether you can stay within the truck ratings.I for one would not want to push a truck with 120,000 miles on it too hard. I think you are asking a lot of it.Note - not sure where the axle weights of the Aerolite comes in, it's the weight on the rear axle of the 'burb you need to keep an eye on.Also, curiosity got the better of me - are you planning on shipping the 'burb to Oz?

I think you meant to say the axle ratio of the vehicle. Look in the glove box of the Suburban for a factory options sheet that will have a code to indicate the gear ratio when the suburban was built.There is no axle ratio for the trailer, only an axle weight limit per axle like 3500 lb etc. Two axles would mean a total 7000lb capacity.The gear ratio of the vehicle will determine the max load you can tow.

kaydeejay wrote:Regardless of the axle ratio - yes you are cutting it fine, but more so with the 3.23 than the 3.73.Although you will be pushing your towing ability a little past its limits, where that 7000#+ trailer is going to hurt is the 1000# plus tongue weight. That is probably the limit of the 'burb hitch and eats up a good chunk of the available payload for the truck. Depending on how many people and how much "stuff" you plan to carry will determine whether you can stay within the truck ratings.I for one would not want to push a truck with 120,000 miles on it too hard. I think you are asking a lot of it.Note - not sure where the axle weights of the Aerolite comes in, it's the weight on the rear axle of the 'burb you need to keep an eye on.Also, curiosity got the better of me - are you planning on shipping the 'burb to Oz?Right, so I will ask what the payload is and axel weight is of the 'burb.And no! Not going to bring back to Oz.

wrgrs50s wrote:I think you meant to say the axle ratio of the vehicle. Look in the glove box of the Suburban for a factory options sheet that will have a code to indicate the gear ratio when the suburban was built.There is no axle ratio for the trailer, only an axle weight limit per axle like 3500 lb etc. Two axles would mean a total 7000lb capacity.The gear ratio of the vehicle will determine the max load you can tow.Ok, I was just quoting the words of the car salesman. I need to ask him the axel weight of the vehicle. You think he would of known that being in the industry? :h

He is a salesman, thats all. You will have to do your own research. If you can get the VIN number you can have a GM dealer run it and get the answer on the axle ratio in the Burb. There should be a sticker on the drivers door that has the payload rating. You will have to take the weight of your family and any gear you plan to carry in the Burb and subtract that from the payload capacity, that is what you will have available for the tongue weight.I don't think 120,000 miles is too bad. You didn't mention what engine is in it, 6.0 or 8.1. About forgot to add that I would be surprised to see a 3.23 rear end in a 2500.

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GWolfe
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
He is a salesman, thats all. You will have to do your own research. If you can get the VIN number you can have a GM dealer run it and get the answer on the axle ratio in the Burb. There should be a sticker on the drivers door that has the payload rating. You will have to take the weight of your family and any gear you plan to carry in the Burb and subtract that from the payload capacity, that is what you will have available for the tongue weight.

I don't think 120,000 miles is too bad. You didn't mention what engine is in it, 6.0 or 8.1.

About forgot to add that I would be surprised to see a 3.23 rear end in a 2500.
Mik68
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
wrgrs50s wrote:
I think you meant to say the axle ratio of the vehicle. Look in the glove box of the Suburban for a factory options sheet that will have a code to indicate the gear ratio when the suburban was built.

There is no axle ratio for the trailer, only an axle weight limit per axle like 3500 lb etc. Two axles would mean a total 7000lb capacity.

The gear ratio of the vehicle will determine the max load you can tow.

Ok, I was just quoting the words of the car salesman. I need to ask him the axel weight of the vehicle. You think he would of known that being in the industry? :h
Mik68
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
kaydeejay wrote:
Regardless of the axle ratio - yes you are cutting it fine, but more so with the 3.23 than the 3.73.
Although you will be pushing your towing ability a little past its limits, where that 7000#+ trailer is going to hurt is the 1000# plus tongue weight. That is probably the limit of the 'burb hitch and eats up a good chunk of the available payload for the truck. Depending on how many people and how much "stuff" you plan to carry will determine whether you can stay within the truck ratings.
I for one would not want to push a truck with 120,000 miles on it too hard. I think you are asking a lot of it.

Note - not sure where the axle weights of the Aerolite comes in, it's the weight on the rear axle of the 'burb you need to keep an eye on.
Also, curiosity got the better of me - are you planning on shipping the 'burb to Oz?

Right, so I will ask what the payload is and axel weight is of the 'burb.
And no! Not going to bring back to Oz.
wrgrs50s
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
I think you meant to say the axle ratio of the vehicle. Look in the glove box of the Suburban for a factory options sheet that will have a code to indicate the gear ratio when the suburban was built.

There is no axle ratio for the trailer, only an axle weight limit per axle like 3500 lb etc. Two axles would mean a total 7000lb capacity.

The gear ratio of the vehicle will determine the max load you can tow.
kaydeejay
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
Mik68 wrote:
Hello, I am enquiring about a 2005 Chevy suburban 2500 that is for sale in Dallas Texas. They are asking $9,995. It's done 120,000 miles and was a one owner vehicle with a very good Carfax history. (I am finding it very hard to find a 2500 series SUV, especially in Texas) this is our preferred choice as we need a 7 or 8 seater.
The TT we are very keen on purchasing is a Dutchman Aerolite 250KBHS with a GVWR of 7600 lbs. I asked what the tow capacity was for the vehicle and this was the response.
"The maximum towing capacity depends on the axle ratio of the trailer used. With an axle ratio of 3.23 the maxium towing capacity is 6,700 lbs and with an axle ratio of 3.73 your maximum towing capacity is 7,700 lbs."
I am waiting on a response from Aerolite for the axel weight.
How does this all sound to you guy's? And am I cutting it fine in regards to towing capacity?
Regardless of the axle ratio - yes you are cutting it fine, but more so with the 3.23 than the 3.73.
Although you will be pushing your towing ability a little past its limits, where that 7000#+ trailer is going to hurt is the 1000# plus tongue weight. That is probably the limit of the 'burb hitch and eats up a good chunk of the available payload for the truck. Depending on how many people and how much "stuff" you plan to carry will determine whether you can stay within the truck ratings.
I for one would not want to push a truck with 120,000 miles on it too hard. I think you are asking a lot of it.

Note - not sure where the axle weights of the Aerolite comes in, it's the weight on the rear axle of the 'burb you need to keep an eye on.
Also, curiosity got the better of me - are you planning on shipping the 'burb to Oz?

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