DeepEmissions
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We purchased a 2023 Keystone 318BR RV (7620lbs dry), knowing that the Suburban wouldn't handle it, and expecting to find a 2500 Suburban or pickup for big family trips with the RV.
(2 adults, 1 5'10 teen, and 3 kids in car seats and boosters)
However, I just read that a weight distribution hitch should bring the max trailer weight capacity to 8100 pounds and the max tongue weight to 1215 pounds.
Should I pursue this method and attempt to add suspension components like add-a-leaf or airbags to the current suburban or is that still a big risk?
Is anyone else hauling something as heavy as I am with food, family, supplies, and whatever else we'll have in the RV with a half-ton Suburban?
I'd much rather use the one we have, 2500 Burbs are hard to come by and not cheap when found. 2500 Pickups won't be able to haul all the family comfortably, especially since front bench seats are rare.
(2 adults, 1 5'10 teen, and 3 kids in car seats and boosters)
However, I just read that a weight distribution hitch should bring the max trailer weight capacity to 8100 pounds and the max tongue weight to 1215 pounds.
Should I pursue this method and attempt to add suspension components like add-a-leaf or airbags to the current suburban or is that still a big risk?
Is anyone else hauling something as heavy as I am with food, family, supplies, and whatever else we'll have in the RV with a half-ton Suburban?
I'd much rather use the one we have, 2500 Burbs are hard to come by and not cheap when found. 2500 Pickups won't be able to haul all the family comfortably, especially since front bench seats are rare.
