Can I pull????

[eekabob]

Looking at a 2012 Premier 31 BHPR.... can I pull it with a 2005 Suburban 1500 Z71??? Camper is 6340lbs and the Suburban tow rating is 7500.... any suggestions?

[Jorme]

Originally Posted by eekabob

Looking at a 2012 Premier 31 BHPR.... can I pull it with a 2005 Suburban 1500 Z71??? Camper is 6340lbs and the Suburban tow rating is 7500.... any suggestions?

From the specs on Keystones site, that is a dry shipping weight with a carrying capacity of 1560, which means gvwr of 7900. IMO, that is too much trailer for your 1500. And that trailer looks pretty tongue heavy at 800lbs too!

[eekabob]

I am new to this so I am trying to figure out what I can pull.... Need something that sleeps 10... what about the bullet 294BHS?

[Festus2]

If you are looking for a TT that will comfortably sleep 10, you will probably have to consider something fairly large - and heavy. Not sure whether you can find a TT that size that can be safely pulled by your 1500 Suburban. If you are intent on keeping your tow vehicle, then find a TT that is within the safe towing limits of that TV. If you can't, then you either have to downsize your TT or upgrade your TV to something that is capable of towing a larger unit. Gather all the numbers you need to know from both the Suburban and whatever TT you are considering, do the math, and then you can figure out if that combination is within the safe limits.

[eekabob]

Actually I only need to sleep 6..... but would like something that would sleep a few more to allow for other friends.

Just this past weekend I traded in my 2002 Suburban with the same tow capacity. I tow a Passport 3220BH that "could" sleep 10 and weighs in close to what you are looking at, according to dry weight. With cargo, firewood, kids, bikes, etc...I know I was at or a little above the towing limits.

I improved things a bit by adding a very large external transmission cooler and AirLift air springs, but other than mild hills, I was afraid I was going to kill the transmission. The 4L60E transmissions in these Suburbans are weak and prone to failure. Pushing them to their limit could be the stone that breaks the camels back. I didn't want that to happen while on a family trip, and especially not while towing through the Appalachians just a few hours away.

It can be done - but if you're like me, it won't last long.

I still daily commute with my truck, so I decided not to make the jump to 3/4 ton. But I did step into a 2012 Silverado 1500 with the Max Tow package - that provides the large 6.2L V8, heavy duty transmission, tow controller, etc... and a 10,400 lb tow rating.

I haven't pulled the trailer with it yet, but am itching to.

If you decide to do this, be careful --- and have a backup plan. It will be difficult to pack and stay below the rating of your Suburban.

Read my blog for a little more detail on my experience towing with my 'burb last year.

Safe travels,

Wes

[smiller]

Originally Posted by eekabob

Actually I only need to sleep 6..... but would like something that would sleep a few more to allow for other friends.

Lemmee tell ya... they had better be pretty good friends...

[mhs4771]

When we were getting our Montana there was a unit outside the dealer show room advertising it could sleep 12, but it was a hybrid unit, part hard sided, but with like 4 pull out canvas sleeping areas. So there are things out there, just depends if they fit your needs and TV.

[sgpa4boys]

we had a 26bh jayflight that slept 10 and towed with a 2003 burb 1500 and it was not enough to tow in hilly areas. works fine in flat areas

[Badboy]

We had a Outback 300BH weight was 6730 pounds pulled It to Clevland Ohio,and to Orlando Fl.no problem,going to Ohio pulled with a GMC Sierra 1500,and to Fl. a Chevy Tahoe,no problem.Have a good time and lots of fun.