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im a brand new camper so take what I say with grain of salt :) I have a 01 suburban half ton and a 06 30 ft skyline seaview with a dry weight of 4400 lbs. I might have a total of towing 150 miles. I wouldn't go any heavier if possible. I have to admit though some of my problems will be fixed with a weight distributing hitch with sway bar. It is on the short list to buy.
The suburban down shifts to second a lot on the hilly terrain in my area. It is not horrible but it might get old a few trips down the road. I will say that I recently paid off suburban so im in no hurry to upgrade tow vehicle. I guess my opinion is buy something lighter or upgrade tow vehicle.

We used to tow a 6500 LOADED trailer with an 03 Suburban 1500. 3.73 gears, 5.3 motor, and oh how it struggled. We really had to think out routes, and avoid hills. It would be ugly with anything heavier.

It will be too much. The voice of reason and experience is being kind today.

Either upgrade your tow vehicle or;
Downgrade your Travel Trailer expectations (as far as weight goes)

WoodGlue

I have zero to add.. As the others have said you are in 3/4 Ton territory due to payload capacity.

No doubt a vunderhalf tower will come on here and give their blessing to you. However the advice you have received is sound.

Enjoy shopping! That's the best time!

Dry weight has little meaning. Often that does not include options such as air conditioner awning microwave, etc. You would be better served to always use the trailers Gross Vehicle weight rating.

Let's just say you are weighing about 7800 lbs trip ready. You are looking at about 1100 lbs. of tongue weight.
Add that to the weight of all passengers(kids and dog), all gear in the Burb, the hitch, etc and see how it stacks up against the PAYLOAD you have available.

Probably close or over for a 1500 Burb.

Good luck with your search and decision. You are doing it right by researching and figuring before you buy.

OR...you can upgrade to a 3/4 ton Suburban. Gives you a little more tow, but way more stable in towing @96oo#, versus the 1/2 ton @8100. I know from experience, going to the 3/4 ton changed everything. Passing people, getting pased, ride and confidence that the vehcle could handle the load. Still have the 3/4 ton Suburban, sold the TT, mine is also a 4X4, so it can go anywhere. Just my 2cents.

That's what I was thinking but I wanted other opinions.

That is way to much weight for your suburban. Once you factor in the weight of all the cargo in the trailer, plus weight of occupants of the vehicle you will most likely be over the payload rating for your suburban. I would reccomend staying at a trailer around 6500 loaded.