Towing with Chevy Suburban 1500
Hello fellow RV'ers. I recently graduated from a modest little pop-up to a nice Bunkhouse TT and excited about going on some great family trips. I'm a self admitted noob when it comes to the wor...
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Huge Suburban fan.
That 5.3 is a super tuff little engine and will take tons of abuse. But it is a little engine with a lot being asked if it. Don't worry about letting her rev.
My Burb with the 6.0 and a lighter trailer isn't winning any speed contests either.
The trans is another issue. They are not as bulletproof. I would recommend getting fresh fluid in there and installing a cooler and temp gauge.
By the way, if you peek inside the driver side door, is there a little sticker that says anything about max payload?
I am not going to beat you up. Not my job. 70 is MOVING with a big trailer and a light duty truck. What are those trailer tires speed rated to? Make your own choices with that info.
Tow safe and enjoy your trip.
That 5.3 is a super tuff little engine and will take tons of abuse. But it is a little engine with a lot being asked if it. Don't worry about letting her rev.
My Burb with the 6.0 and a lighter trailer isn't winning any speed contests either.
The trans is another issue. They are not as bulletproof. I would recommend getting fresh fluid in there and installing a cooler and temp gauge.
By the way, if you peek inside the driver side door, is there a little sticker that says anything about max payload?
I am not going to beat you up. Not my job. 70 is MOVING with a big trailer and a light duty truck. What are those trailer tires speed rated to? Make your own choices with that info.
Tow safe and enjoy your trip.
