Towing capability with a 5.3L v8 Suburban
We are considering trading in our 2009 tahoe for a 2011 suburban in order to be able to tow a lightweight travel trailer, instead of a hybrid trailer as we have now. The maximum towing weight is liste...
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Does your Tahoe already have the 6-spd, 3.42 axle, and trans cooler? I see little reason to change to a 2011 half ton Burb unless you need the extra interior space. If you don't have the HD towing package already, then a replacement might make sense.
Payload for a loaded up LT/LTZ Suburban is in the 1400 pound range. Take off however much the family weighs and whatever you plan to put in the back. Rest can be for trailer tongue weight. Loaded TT tongue weights tend to be in the 12%-13% range. 6K dry 650 dry TW seems reasonable for a family or 4 or 5.
If you want a replacement TV, I highly recommend the 2008+ Suburban 2500. You are then only limited by the relatively weak 1000 pound TW of the receiver. That can get you into some 7-8k dry TTs.
Payload for a loaded up LT/LTZ Suburban is in the 1400 pound range. Take off however much the family weighs and whatever you plan to put in the back. Rest can be for trailer tongue weight. Loaded TT tongue weights tend to be in the 12%-13% range. 6K dry 650 dry TW seems reasonable for a family or 4 or 5.
If you want a replacement TV, I highly recommend the 2008+ Suburban 2500. You are then only limited by the relatively weak 1000 pound TW of the receiver. That can get you into some 7-8k dry TTs.
