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CKNSLS · January 24, 2013

Is the Suburban a 2500? I assume that is what it is.

I wish you luck. As you have found out, that combo just isn't going to work. There are plenty of Ultra Light trailers out there that are under 29 feet and less than 5,000 pounds. They are idea for a1/2 ton truck.

I know I own one. It's 29 feet from bumper to hitch and the weight is 4650pounds DRY. I tow it with my 5.3-2011 Crew Cab Silverado.

rusty01 · January 30, 2013

Yes, the 'burb I am looking at is a 2500 with the 8.1. Just found out it only has 30,000 more miles then my truck! Gonna have the dude swing it by and take a look. Be much easier just to swap em then have to worry about selling my truck and then finding something. Just got to make sure there are no major issues with the 'burb.

BlackZ71Silverado · February 3, 2013

BTW, I am giving up on my halfer. I am trading or selling it and getting a 3/4 ton. Already got an offer to trade for a higher mileage Suburban. Also gonna probably sell the current TT I have in favor of a 5er! lol I am so done with Coachmen!! Anyway, a little off topic but that is what I have decided to do. Wish me luck!!

Why would you even think about trading a vehicle for one with higher miles, that makes no sense at all................What is a 5'er?

tanked_darren · February 3, 2013

I don't know why people go 3/4 ton. 1 ton or half ton. IMO

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CKNSLS · February 25, 2013

Guys, he's got too much trailer for his truck,

BlackZ71Silverado · February 26, 2013

Guys, he's got too much trailer for his truck,

He has been told that several times and does not seem to understand that.

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Daryl LBZ · February 27, 2013

Why would you even think about trading a vehicle for one with higher miles, that makes no sense at all................What is a 5'er?

Some people can only afford a higher mileage vehicle. Seeing as how he's trying to upgrade so he can handle the trailer I really don't see what the big deal is as long as the truck isn't junk. Mileage is just a number. What matters is how it has been maintained.

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BlackZ71Silverado · February 27, 2013

^^^^

Buying a used high mileage vehicle to tow a huge camper around still doesn't make sense. Being able to afford a proper tow vehicle is very important. There are others on the roads and when you have toys to haul but don't have a proper tow rig you put everyone in danger.

Don't know how many accidents I have seen that wouldn't have happened if the person used common sense and had the correct truck. Nothing is worse than driving down the highway and seeing a giant camper being pulled by a 1/2 ton truck that can't handle the load.

Either way you look at it, it comes down to common sense. Buy a vehicle rated for what you plan to tow. If you can't afford it, don't buy toys that put others in danger.

A used, high mileage vehicle is not the way to go when you are looking for a reliable tow vehicle.

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NitroCherokee · February 27, 2013

^^^^

Buying a used high mileage vehicle to tow a huge camper around still doesn't make sense. Being able to afford a proper tow vehicle is very important. There are others on the roads and when you have toys to haul but don't have a proper tow rig you put everyone in danger.

Don't know how many accidents I have seen that wouldn't have happened if the person used common sense and had the correct truck. Nothing is worse than driving down the highway and seeing a giant camper being pulled by a 1/2 ton truck that can't handle the load.

Either way you look at it, it comes down to common sense. Buy a vehicle rated for what you plan to tow. If you can't afford it, don't buy toys that put others in danger.

A used, high mileage vehicle is not the way to go when you are looking for a reliable tow vehicle.

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Ya lost me, what does the mileage have to do with it? He is going to a 2500 series Burb it will handle and it rated to handle much more than the trailer he is towing, what was your rant about?

CKNSLS · February 27, 2013

A 2500 Suburban will handle that trailer. A better used tow vehcile is his best bet, it's what he can afford. Either that, or get rid of the trailer for something hs current truck can handle.

BTW-I mentoned earlier, I spend time over on some RV forums and this situation happens all the time. The RV salesmen tells people "oh yea, your truck can tow this!". And the truck can, just not very well or safley!

music · February 28, 2013

^^^^

Buying a used high mileage vehicle to tow a huge camper around still doesn't make sense. Being able to afford a proper tow vehicle is very important. There are others on the roads and when you have toys to haul but don't have a proper tow rig you put everyone in danger.

Don't know how many accidents I have seen that wouldn't have happened if the person used common sense and had the correct truck. Nothing is worse than driving down the highway and seeing a giant camper being pulled by a 1/2 ton truck that can't handle the load.

Either way you look at it, it comes down to common sense. Buy a vehicle rated for what you plan to tow. If you can't afford it, don't buy toys that put others in danger.

A used, high mileage vehicle is not the way to go when you are looking for a reliable tow vehicle.

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You have to define "huge camper" in reasonable terms. A camper w/ a GVWR of ~7500 lbs isn't "huge" to me. In fact, a "small" 20 ft camper usually weighs in at ~5000 lbs loaded. A camper isn't "huge" (to me) until you get into the 10K+ GVWR range, and *many* 2500HD trucks are routinely pulling 12k lb campers w/ no issue at all. These ~7k lb campers are intended for "half ton" trucks, and when properly equipped, do fine. The key is "properly equipped", and "properly configured". Unfortunately, some trucks aren't setup well to handle the load, or things are just too old (weak springs, etc). Also, many campers are poorly designed, with too little tongue weight. It's not that 7500 lbs is too much for any "half ton", but this particular matchup didn't work. Hopefully, he finds what he needs in the 2500 Burb.

rusty01 · April 2, 2013

Why would you even think about trading a vehicle for one with higher miles, that makes no sense at all................What is a 5'er?

Becuase I don't have the budget to buy a shiney new truck! If the truck is not junk and has no safety issues, what is the problem with higher miles?? I'm not saying something that has 300k! And a 5'er stands for "fifth wheel".

rusty01 · April 2, 2013

He has been told that several times and does not seem to understand that.

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Excuse me?? Didn't I say I was giving up on the half ton?? I am getting a 3/4 ton (maybe even a 1 ton). Just sold my halfer so it's on!!

rusty01 · April 2, 2013

^^^^

Buying a used high mileage vehicle to tow a huge camper around still doesn't make sense. Being able to afford a proper tow vehicle is very important. There are others on the roads and when you have toys to haul but don't have a proper tow rig you put everyone in danger.

Don't know how many accidents I have seen that wouldn't have happened if the person used common sense and had the correct truck. Nothing is worse than driving down the highway and seeing a giant camper being pulled by a 1/2 ton truck that can't handle the load.

Either way you look at it, it comes down to common sense. Buy a vehicle rated for what you plan to tow. If you can't afford it, don't buy toys that put others in danger.

A used, high mileage vehicle is not the way to go when you are looking for a reliable tow vehicle.

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As long as the truck has been cared for, who cares how many miles are on it (unless your talking 300K+). Most likely gonna get a diesel that way I KNOW I'll be able to tow!! lol There is nothing wrong with a used, higher mileage vehicle as long as it's not junk!!

Knepp1bj · April 2, 2013

I dissagree with half this board i guess. I see no issues in a 1500 truck pulling a camper if "PROPERLY EQUIPED"

by that i mean WD hitch (load equalizers) sway bars, and for 1500s air bags on the rear leafs. as long as the truck is level, and the weight is distributed properly i dont see an issue. you all can think what you want about this but i see sooo many 1500 truck pulling big campers (me includeD) a 6700lbs dry camper, and the only issue with my truck is the fuel it consumes to do so. everyone needs to back off on this guy and just mind your own business, anyone that hauls a camper is usually acting/driving safer than they normally would empty.