dzglaser21

For some reason I got a bug up my ass to get a new suv. So my choices are 09 suburban 2500 or a 08 Denali xl. Right now i have an 06 silverado 2500hd crew cab long bed diesel. So Losing some of my comfort on towing is a big concern. Currently i tow my 27 nordic but plan to get into something like a 35 fountain in the next few years. Any first hand expierience towing with either on of these vehicles? Will i be ok towing my boat or a bigger boat? Which one would you get or am i better off keeping my truck. Thanks for any help and input.

Sydwayz

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Keep your truck. The new generation SUVs are not capable of towing anything bigger than your current Nordic comfortably and safely.

H2Xmark

i would keep what you have unless it has a ton of miles on it, it will pull that 35 with no problem

dzglaser21

Only 26k miles

tcuda499

a 2500 suburban should be able to tow 12500 lbs.with the 6 liter.remember though the gross vehicle wieght will lower your tow limits. so if your loaded down you have to subtract the cargo wieght from your tow limit.

Chris Sunkin

The denali/Suburban are maginal tow vehicles, but could be upgraded to do the job of towing your existing boat safely and comfortably. If you said you were thinking about a new boat in the spring, that would be a different story. But 3 years from now, whatever you buy today will probably be gone or on it's way.

Airbags, sway bars, better shocks, steering dampers, etc will make the big wagon a much more capable tow vehicle. Don't forget to ditch the stock hitch- it's a POS.

BowenCT

The guy I bought my boat from towed it with a gas Suburban 2500 and said it was great.....boat, fuel, and trailer is 10K lbs. +/-. My friend tows his 29' Powerquest with a Suburban 2500 also, loves it.

I am in the market for a truck and am interested in a truck like yours with a short box.

Semper Fi

I completely agree! The longer wheelbase of your truck makes it a safer tow vehicle and your brakes are bigger nd better.

blkhorse

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you will want a long wheel base with a diesel. once you towed with a diesel I think you will be disapointed in a gas engine

dzglaser21

i guess ill wait and hope that they are still coming out with the suburban hd diesel