We are considering a new tow vehicle.
We now have a 2005 Suburban 2500 w/Vortec 8100 496 cu in V8 (325 hp at 4200 rpm and 447 lb·ft of torque at 3200 rpm) and 4.11 axle ratio. It is rated to tow 12,500 lbs and our trailer is a Keystone Ou...
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curtbaker wrote:
why not a pickup truck?
if we got a pickup it would have to be a long one with large crew cab and long bed in case we switch to a 5th wheel. might not be able to close the garage door. even with a nice bed cover the space in the bed is not anyway near as useful as in the Suburban. wife doesn't like pickups ... says it makes us look like a bunch of hillbillies (just kiddin') Thanks again for all the excellent replies ...
Curt Baker
What would you do with the suburban if you switch to a 5th wheel?
A crew cab 2500 short box is about the same length as a suburban, you don't need a long box.
