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Run to Rund · 03-26-2013, 11:16 AM

Frontal area and side area of the trailer will give the Suburban a lot of grief in any wind, and in terms of drag.

Look at tongue weight for a moment. For stability, you need between 10% and 15% of the trailer weight. That means 750-800 lb. minimum. Add that to whatever you have in the Suburban already, and compare to the rating of the rear axle and the tires. At the least, the rear will be nearly dragging the ground. Sooner or later, you will upgrade to a real tow vehicle. Please make it now. It is not about cost, it s about your life, and that of others on the road.

You could get a small u-haul trailer, etc. and pull it with the Suburban, if your stuff fits. Or, rent/lease/buy a tow vehicle.

03-26-2013, 11:16 AM	#33
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 586 Likes: 9 Liked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Towing with a 1/2 Suburban Frontal area and side area of the trailer will give the Suburban a lot of grief in any wind, and in terms of drag. Look at tongue weight for a moment. For stability, you need between 10% and 15% of the trailer weight. That means 750-800 lb. minimum. Add that to whatever you have in the Suburban already, and compare to the rating of the rear axle and the tires. At the least, the rear will be nearly dragging the ground. Sooner or later, you will upgrade to a real tow vehicle. Please make it now. It is not about cost, it s about your life, and that of others on the road. You could get a small u-haul trailer, etc. and pull it with the Suburban, if your stuff fits. Or, rent/lease/buy a tow vehicle.