Chevy Suburban an ok tow rig?

Thank you all for the honest opinions! We've never tried pulling with the suburban, and my gut has been saying we shouldn't even try. I'm glad I asked you all!

I think so! The suburban payload is little over 2000 lbs, and the dry weight is listed, so I imagine it is heavier than that. Thank you for the reply, it has confirmed my feelings on buying a truck instead! We're looking at a 99 Ford with the 7.3 diesel.

7700 "dry" will put you close to 9000 loaded and probably 1100 on the tongue weight. Too much for a 1500, in my honest opinion.

You would most certainly need a WDH. Most better ones will help for sway also. It is obvious you are near your burb capacity, with nothing in the trailer, or truck, for that matter.

It may get you where you are going, but not going to be the best experience. You would not be the first, or last, to be on the short side of having enough tow vehicle.

Jerry

I have a 2500 Suburban with the 6.0 liter engine that would have a hard time pulling that trailer up any hills. Look for a used one with the 8.1L engine.

I am certainly not an expert, but from what I've learned, it would seem not at all. 7700 dry i would guess is at least 9k loaded. Is that dry weight the "listed" weight or sticker? There should be a yellow sticker giving you a more accurate weight. This often does not include propane, batteries, water etc. What is the max payload of the suburban? you'll likely be over that as well with that much TT.

also, are you just moving it 1-time up to WA or are you hoping to do more travelling with it? a one-time move, might want to hire someone to get it up there. More travel i think you probably need more truck. But i have a much smaller TV and TT, there are plenty others on this forum who can give you better info.