that trailer is 2500 territory
You visited map has the Sierra's and Rocky's, so I'd pass on the 5.3L
Any of the +7K GVWR SUV's is a 'can do' and not well at that.
The too short a wheel base is muted with or by some WD Hitch systems, but I
don't recommend 'muted' but to have it not needed and just an extra margin. Am
in the vast minority, but you did ask for opinions... ;)
Careful on the 2500 Suburbans (and all of the derivatives...Caddy is the Escalade,
GMC is the Denali and Yukon). Ford's stretched half ton Expedition still is a
half ton and the Excursion is no longer and you'll have to purchase used. The EX
is a consideration for your trailer and terrain/ambient
If new, then the close ratio with double OD has the small block capable. You are
from a low rev'ing diesel and the small block will need to rev to do the job
Depending on how you load up both the TV and TT, consider the 4.1 diff and a
for sure 3.73 because of the mountains...
Good luck!
