Towing 2003 Suburban 1500 4X4
Hello All, First post of many I hope. My wife and I are buying our first RV soon. My wife and I are thinking about buying a 2014 Forest River 3170ds. My question is will I be able to dinghy pu...
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MikeRP wrote:
Hi,
I have the 3010ds which is the exact size as the 3170. Fully loaded I am 13500lb fully equipped for travel. I had my 2012 upgraded to the 7500 lb hitch this winter and it should tow the burb fine. I will be towing a jeep GC 4 down. You will be long so you'll want to take it easy till you get used to the burb. I used the Blackhawk 10000lb tow bar. I also have a 2500 burb I could tow, it weighs about 6300 lbs.
One thing that caught my eye: your 2500 Suburban is only 6300 lbs? Are you going off the sticker or have you had it weighed?
I have a 2500 Suburban as well (2005), and on the truck scales it was right at 7000 lbs. (like 6992 or something like that). That was without any extra gear, luggage, or anything else loaded in the back. The only thing I've changed on mine is the wheels and tires, and overall they're not any heavier than stock - lighter wheels, heavier tires.
Just curious...
