limits of 1999 GMC suburban 1/2 ton
Hello, I have a 1999 GMC suburban half ton with towing package. This is the old body style with the Vortec 350 / 4L60E. It has factory tow package stuff like trans. cooler and 3.73 gears. I also ha...
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I pulled a 25' Nomad bunkhouse trailer with 1999 1/2 ton 4x4 Suburban with the tow package all over the western U.S. and I have to say I am not sure what the whole set up weighed. I would not be surprised if I was overloaded a bit. I would say at a guess that the trailer, loaded was near 6000 pounds. I had good load range E tires on the Burb, 1000 pound equalizer, a sway control and it was a stable set up. But I think it was getting close to the limit of weight. I was able to crest most steep grades at 45 mph. I found with the stock tow package that the cooling for the tranny and engine were very adequate for this set up. Actually didn't replace the tranny til it had 320,000 miles on it. The tranny actually never gave up. We just got nervous about the next long trip. I believe for the trailer you're looking at the 1/2 ton Burb is under sized.
