GMT900 Suburban - Custom Receiver Hitch
I was doing some Suburban research and stumbled upon Duraburbs YouTube channel. Specifically, they claimed they can get a Suburban 2500 to tow up to 17,000 lbs. Here is the Video. As we know,...
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I got a response from Can-Am. I'm not sure if he actually knows about the GMT900 receiver specifically from the response. The pictures are not from this vehicle, but the more traditional bolt on below the bumper receivers.
Your suspicions regarding “the weak link” are correct.
We have reinforced more than 1000 receivers on full-size domestic pick-ups and SUVs over the years here. I’ve attached a few pictures of a GM factory receiver that split, as well as a broken weld and our reinforcement.
Sae standards for torsional receiver strength (twisting back-to-front) is 1000 pounds. Andy feels that number should be closer to 4000 pounds. We reinforce the tube itself, and add angled steel to spread the load out over a greater area. Many factory receivers are merely attached with 6 bolts at the end of the chassis frame rails. Our process will remove most of the flex in the receiver. We can modify and strength welded receivers as well.
Cost of the reinforcement is $395 and takes 3.5 hours. Call Ron or Peggy at 866.226.2678 to schedule an appointment. When things start to ramp up around the first of April, hitchwork needs to be booked 4-6 weeks ahead.
Regards,
Philip Tipler
Can-Am RV Centre
Your suspicions regarding “the weak link” are correct.
We have reinforced more than 1000 receivers on full-size domestic pick-ups and SUVs over the years here. I’ve attached a few pictures of a GM factory receiver that split, as well as a broken weld and our reinforcement.
Sae standards for torsional receiver strength (twisting back-to-front) is 1000 pounds. Andy feels that number should be closer to 4000 pounds. We reinforce the tube itself, and add angled steel to spread the load out over a greater area. Many factory receivers are merely attached with 6 bolts at the end of the chassis frame rails. Our process will remove most of the flex in the receiver. We can modify and strength welded receivers as well.
Cost of the reinforcement is $395 and takes 3.5 hours. Call Ron or Peggy at 866.226.2678 to schedule an appointment. When things start to ramp up around the first of April, hitchwork needs to be booked 4-6 weeks ahead.
Regards,
Philip Tipler
Can-Am RV Centre
