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Thread: Pulling a travel trailer

  1. #1
    Essex29
    Does anyone know if I can tow a 36 ft trailer with a Z-71 Suburban?
    Want to make sure I'll be safe.

  2. #2
    25Elmn8r
    Seems awful big for a half ton sub. What is the weight of the trailer? I personally wouldn't attempt that without at minimum a 3/4 ton.

  3. #3
    Bre
    No way in hell. Sorry.

  4. #4
    al cole'holic
    ...you have the wheel base for sure, just check the weight of what you are pulling along with the weight of the vehicle capacity. I would say your only issue would be with the hitch and the capacity of it...if anything you would have to move up to a different class hitch assembly (assuming you have a stock one now) to a higher class, whatever that may be.

  5. #5
    Propchecker
    I would not do it, just mho

  6. #6
    Essex29
    I don't think I'm gonna try it...the trailer weighs almost 10k.
    thanks

  7. #7
    Bre
    No way in hell a 36 foot travel trailer is gonna be light enough for you to tow with your Suburban. Unless it is a 3/4 ton or bigger there is no way. The dealer shouldn't even let you take it home with a 1/2 ton truck. :supp: :smile:

  8. #8
    Bre
    I don't think I'm gonna try it...the trailer weighs almost 10k.
    thanks
    Good call. We want you still around

  9. #9
    Moneypitt
    I think the deciding factor is weight, not length. The late model trailers are considerably lighter than the older ones. A good quality anti-sway system, along with a properly applied braking system, and of course a measure of caution in the wind, and you should be okay. Tongue weight, and hitch limitations must be followed. I think you may be cutting the life expectancy of the vehicle, and the transmission guidelines for towing should be followed.(towing in Overdrive, etc.)..........As with any towing, give yourself that extra margin for safety................MP

  10. #10
    Squirtin Thunder
    Does anyone know if I can tow a 36 ft trailer with a Z-71 Suburban?
    Want to make sure I'll be safe.
    Its not the towing its the controling and braking !!!
    My '70 Mustang would tow it but thats it.
    Jim

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