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<blockquote data-quote="Parks 788" data-source="post: 2761667" data-attributes="member: 14646"><p>If you were just asking about towing a travel trailer with the suburban I would say, it may handle it OK. Couple things to consider. You said the trailer is 6K lbs or thereabouts. You then say your hitch is rated for 5K lbs. Right there your over loading the hitch. I bet you have a Class III hitch which is too light duty for your application. Your Sub is 16 years old with what is probably a fairly tired engine and tranny. The 10 bolt doesn't help at all as that is quite weak in the grand scheme of axles. Also, ones ever you load your toy hauler with camping gear, propane, luggage, any "toys" like quads or other motorcycles you will be far about the 6k lbs of the original trailer weight. You could be looking at close to 8k lbs. Terry had it right about the GCVWR of the suburban. Unless you GCVWR is 14k+ lbs or more I wouldn't do it. </p><p></p><p>Most 1/2 ton pickups today will easily tow 8k lbs but your 1/2 ton is much older. A weight distributing hitch will absolutely be required for towing if you attempt it. Not only can the vehicle tow the weight but can you stop effectively? Can you safely take evasive actions while traveling 55mph with that much weight behind you and not end up in a ditch or worse. You need to think of the safety of others on the road when you are pushing the limits of your tow rig.</p><p></p><p>Take your vin to the chevy dealer and have them run a VIN check. They should be able to pull up the original build sheet and it will tell you the trucks capacities.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Parks 788, post: 2761667, member: 14646"] If you were just asking about towing a travel trailer with the suburban I would say, it may handle it OK. Couple things to consider. You said the trailer is 6K lbs or thereabouts. You then say your hitch is rated for 5K lbs. Right there your over loading the hitch. I bet you have a Class III hitch which is too light duty for your application. Your Sub is 16 years old with what is probably a fairly tired engine and tranny. The 10 bolt doesn't help at all as that is quite weak in the grand scheme of axles. Also, ones ever you load your toy hauler with camping gear, propane, luggage, any "toys" like quads or other motorcycles you will be far about the 6k lbs of the original trailer weight. You could be looking at close to 8k lbs. Terry had it right about the GCVWR of the suburban. Unless you GCVWR is 14k+ lbs or more I wouldn't do it. Most 1/2 ton pickups today will easily tow 8k lbs but your 1/2 ton is much older. A weight distributing hitch will absolutely be required for towing if you attempt it. Not only can the vehicle tow the weight but can you stop effectively? Can you safely take evasive actions while traveling 55mph with that much weight behind you and not end up in a ditch or worse. You need to think of the safety of others on the road when you are pushing the limits of your tow rig. Take your vin to the chevy dealer and have them run a VIN check. They should be able to pull up the original build sheet and it will tell you the trucks capacities. [/QUOTE]
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