We have a 17' TT that we tow with a mid sized body on frame SUV and it tows great. It's not going to win any drag races towing the trailer, but I've never been in a situation where it significantly s...
And those categories are what creates these artificially-low payload ratings, when the truck is entirely capable of more, safely even. I consider that extra weight of a Suburban or Excursion a good thing when pulling a trailer, it's always iffy when the trailer is the heavier thing. I've towed something really heavy and put ballast weight in the back of my truck just to make sure it wins the fight about which direction we go.