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H2oSprt's avatar
H2oSprt
Explorer
Dec 08, 2016

What can an expedition el tow?

I've been using the search feature and have read that expeditions/suburbans run out Of payload really quickly thus making them difficult to use as a tow vehicle. My question is can you use one to tow a large tent trailer? Looks like tounge weight would be under 300 pounds.

My truck is starting to get a bit long in the tooth and my three girls aren't enjoying being so tight sitting together. I'm searching for a 2500 suburban, but finding them difficult to find with low mileage or priced under 40k. Not really interested in a full size van either.

Thoughts? Options I'm not seeing?
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  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2016
    My sister pulls a 27' ultralight TT with their Expedition EL and it works okay. 3.5 EB with the towing package. They have three kids and a dog so I would bet they're pushing the limits a little bit when they're headed out for a trip but it has worked okay for the shorter tows they do. A pop up would be no problem for an Expedition.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Dec 08, 2016
    Yeah you'll be fine for a popup camper. I believe the Expeditions are built on a F150 frame and power train
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 08, 2016
    2500 Sububans are excellent tow vehicles. Depending on year they were available with the 6.0 or a big block.
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Dec 08, 2016
    There are many here that think you need a DRW to tow anything. A Burb / Yukon XL / Ex would all be fine to tow a tent trailer.

    IMO, the GM SUVs have a significant advantage in creature comforts, but that might just be a matter of preference.

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