FrugalFamily wrote:
Loaded to go, I figure that would come in at about 6500, plus another 900-1000 for the family and miscellaneous gear in the 'Burban, and we're in for 74-7500 lbs. With a weight distribution hitch, does that sound "do-able" with enough of a safety margin?
Not really. You might be 500-1000 pounds over the receiver rating and payload. 6500 pounds loaded RV means 750-900 pounds of TW. I doubt your Suburban has 1800 pounds of payload for example (900 for TW and 900 for family/gear). And that is why larger families, RVing, and half tons don't mix well.
Start at a scale and weigh the truck with family on board. Find out exactly how much payload you have. GVWR - scaled weight is how much left for trailer TW.
FWIW, 3/4 and 1-ton passenger vans are much cheaper than SUVs of similar capability.
