What can my Suburban safely tow?
We were all set to purchase a Jayco Jay Flight 28BH today until I started reading threads on here and getting nervous about our Suburban's ability to tow it safely. We have a 2008 Suburban with a 6L ...
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ktosv wrote:RVhavingfun? wrote:
Anyway, I think we are going to concentrate on hybrids. That will give us the space we need without putting us at or over our limit. I'm a bit concerned about the tent ends given that we are moving to Northern Michigan, but I doubt we'll be headed out when the weather is extreme.
As you have figured out, the payload of your Suburban is the issue. Your truck has plenty of power to tow a 7000-8000# trailer. The ride would be compromised pretty good at that weight.
In regards to using a hybrid in Michigan, it can be done. We used to own one. That was back before spring and fall soccer, so we actually would camp in early April and as late as November. An extra blanket while sleeping and a sweatshirt if just hanging out in the trailer was about all you needed.
Your truck will tow a nice sized hybrid with ease and the driving should be nice and relaxing.
It's great to hear that you had success camping as far out as November in a Hybrid! We looked at a few really nice ones yesterday, and are getting really excited about the idea of owning one. :)
