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travelnman
Explorer
Sep 08, 2016

Tahoe vs Suburban

Anyone tow with the shorter wheel base Tahoe? Is there any difference
in handling vs the longer wheel base Suburban? The GMC version
of the Suburban is also built with the shorter wheel base. I would
like to buy the shorter wheel base because of parking, garage space etc.

We tow a 28 foot Springdale TT weighs in at 6,200lbs dry weight
from the factory. I have read the longer wheel base is preferred but
would appreciate hearing from someone who actually tows with the
Tahoe.
Tow Vehicles
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Sep 08, 2016
    ^way to answer that question skippy!
    (note, the weight cops usually allow a few on topic posts before dive bombing, but you're early to the party!)
    Short wheelbase will be a little more wiggly in X winds etc, but apples to apples, it will pull it the same down the road and stop it the same.
    If you have that other bandaid, sway control, on your wdh then you won't really even know the difference.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Sep 08, 2016
    Many issues here...

    The GMC Yukon comes in two sizes: Yukon = Tahoe, Yukon XL = Suburban

    IMHO: None of those half ton SUV's would be a capable tow vehicle for your 28/30ft. TT.

    When loaded that TT will weigh in at about 8K. The tongue weight would be 1100 to 1400 lbs. Which would most likely put all of them over max GVWR.

    Have you considered a 3/4 ton model?

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