Tow Vehicle

KD4UPL wrote:
GM used to make a 2500 Suburban. They shopped a few years ago, quite possibly around 2012 which may explain the numbers your getting.
There is a rumor that they may be bringing back the 2500 Suburban, I've seen some of the spy photos and it does have 8 lug axles. If you can wait a while and see if that happens then a new 2500 Sub should do the trick.
Otherwise there really aren't any SUV options. You could possible find a used Ford Excursion but the V8 was too weak, the 6.0 diesel too problematic, and the V10 spit out spark plugs. The V10 would still be my pick if you go that route.
The problem is that either way, 8 people in a vehicle will just about eat up all the payload capacity before you even hitch a trailer. As suggested, a 3500 series van may work. Chevy used to put the Duramax in vans. If you can find one of those I think it would be your best bet.
I know some people like to always have newer vehicles and maybe you're one of them. But, there's no reason you can't get over 200,000 out of a modern properly maintained vehicle. Our 3 vehicles have 156,000, 184,000 and 205,000 on them and i have no intention of getting rid of any of them. They all run great.

The new Suburban 3500HD is already being sold fleet. It has a 4400 payload but some ridiculously low tow rating. The only engine option is the 6.0. Not sure what its intended use is.

http://www.paulsadlon.com/showroom/2016-chevrolet-suburban-3500hd-lt-4x4-barrie~srCAC60CHS331B0

https://www.midwaychevy.com/global-incentives-search/2016-Chevrolet-Suburban-3500HD-SUV-Offers-US2016CHV1e66c36713e2fd3c55a182a.htm

Starting as only $81,000.

They sold the Burb 2500 through the 2013 model year.