Anyone with experience towing with a Suburban
Hi, I’d like to hear from people who have experience towing a larger travel trailer with a Suburban. I have a Suburban 1500 5.3L. I want to buy the largest travel trailer my suburban can safely tow. ...
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There is a huge difference between the 3/4 ton and 1500 series Suburban in towing ability. I have a friend with a 2500 series Suburban and 454 inch engine. It tows a 31' travel trailer in the 10,000 pound weight range with ease, and the driver is comfortable.
That is not the same as a 1500 series that is a beefed up station wagon, without the full floating rear axle used in larger trucks. The 1500 would have stamped sheet metal on the front axle, not a cast steel like used in the larger vehicles.
With a 1500 Suburban, then a lighter and shorter travel trailer is the best thing. Also if it is 2000 - 2008, think about beefing up the stock hitch.
Good luck!
Fred.
That is not the same as a 1500 series that is a beefed up station wagon, without the full floating rear axle used in larger trucks. The 1500 would have stamped sheet metal on the front axle, not a cast steel like used in the larger vehicles.
With a 1500 Suburban, then a lighter and shorter travel trailer is the best thing. Also if it is 2000 - 2008, think about beefing up the stock hitch.
Good luck!
Fred.
