If you own or are considering a Chevy Suburban and you’re looking to pull your rig, you’re probably wondering: can a Chevy Suburban pull a trailer?
Yes, a Chevy Suburban can pull a trailer or camper up to 7,400 pounds.
There are additional factors you’ll need to consider when pulling a camper or travel trailer with A Chevy Suburban which we’ll cover below.
Pulling A Trailer With A Chevy Suburban
So, can a Chevy Suburban pull a trailer? Yes: the Chevy Suburban towing capacity is 7,400 pounds, so as long as your camper, toy hauler, travel trailer, or pop-up camper is under 7,400 lbs your Chevy Suburban can successfully tow it.
Now we need to explore the additional factors you’ll need to keep in mind when towing a trailer with your Chevy Suburban.
Chevy Suburban Tow Hitch
Does The Chevy Suburban Come With A Tow Hitch?
The Chevy Suburban does not automatically come with a tow package included, so you may need to add one yourself or have one installed professionally.
Chevy Suburban Trailer Towing: What Do I Need?
At minimum you’ll need a trailer hitch and wiring harness to tow your camper behind your Chevy Suburban.
Do I Need A Brake Controller To Pull A Camper With A Chevy Suburban?
If your travel trailer or camper has electronic brakes then you’ll also need a brake controller to send a signal from your vehicle to the brakes on your trailer.
Most states have laws stating that any trailer over 3,000 pounds must have a brake controller, but check with your state for specifics.
Chevy Suburban Towing Package Cost
Chevy Suburban Tow Hitch & Wiring Harness Cost
Chevy Suburban trailer hitches run between $175-$250.
A Chevy Suburban trailer hitch wiring harness runs between $35-$70.
Chevy Suburban Tow Hitch Installation Cost
Expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed on your Chevy Suburban (including the hitch and wiring harness).
Chevy Suburban Brake Controller Cost
Chevy Suburban brake controllers cost between $100-200 for the part, and up to $250 for the installation of the brake controller.
Can You Put A Tow Hitch On A Chevy Suburban? Chevy Suburban Tow Package Installation
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Chevy Suburban trailer hitch installation:
What Else Will I Need To Pull A Trailer With My Chevy Suburban?
Depending on what trailer or camper you’ll be pulling with your Chevy Suburban, you may opt for a suspension enhancement kit to reduce rear-end sag and to improve your ride quality and stability.
Additionally, if your trailer or camper has electric brakes then you’ll need a 7-way connector and brake controller kit.
What Can A Chevy Suburban Pull?
Your Chevy Suburban can pull a camper, trailer, travel trailer, toy hauler, or pop-up camper under 7,400 pounds which is going to be most ultra lightweight campers.
The Chevy Suburban can safely tow the following travel trailer and camper models under 7,400 lbs:
- Rockwood Geo Pro 19TH
- Forest River Flagstaff Micro-Lite
- Dutchmen Aerolite
- Livin Lite Camplite
- Lance 2295
- Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultralite
- Heartland RV North Trail
- Keystone Passport Elite
This is by no means a full list, but the above are some popular examples of campers that can be towed by a Chevy Suburban.
Chevy Suburban Towing – What You Need To Know
When determining what travel trailers you can pull behind your Chevy Suburban, you’ll want to know the following specs:
- UVM (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) aka Dry Weight: This is the weight of a trailer as it’s manufactured at the factory. This figure includes all the weight including the axles and hitch of your trailer or camper.
- Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): This is the maximum weight of your personal belongings that can be added. This is the GVWR minus the UVM, full fresh water tank weight, and full LP (liquid propane) gas weight. In other words, CCC = GWVR – (UVM + water + gas).
- Tongue Weight aka Hitch Weight: This is the amount of weight that’s pressing down on your vehicle’s hitch or 5th wheel connection when your travel trailer or camper is fully loaded for travel.
The most important factor to look for is the dry weight or UVM of your travel trailer or camper and making sure it’s below 7,400 lbs so your Chevy Suburban can safely tow it.
Understand that if it’s close to that number, you must also factor in any additional weight added to your trailer via cargo, water, or propane tanks and make sure the total does not exceed 7,400 pounds.
Chevy Suburban Towing Capacity
So, how much can a Chevy Suburban tow?
The Chevy Suburban towing capacity is 7,400 pounds.
Chevy Suburban Towing Capacity: 7,400 lbs
Chevy Suburban GVWR: 7,500 lbs
You’ll want to pay attention to the following specs to make sure your Chevy Suburban can tow your camper or travel trailer:
CGWR (Combined Gross Weight Rating): This is the max allowable weight including your vehicle, cargo, passengers, and the trailer.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): This is the maximum weight capacity of your vehicle including the vehicle itself, passengers, and cargo without a trailer or camper attached. Exceeding either or both of the Chevy Suburban GVWR or Chevy Suburban towing capacity can damage the vehicle.
Can A Chevy Suburban Pull A Camper? Wrapping Things Up
Hopefully this guide helped you to understand that yes, you can tow a camper with a Chevy Suburban as long as you pay close attention to the total weight (the camper or travel trailer must be under 7,400 pounds).
Most Chevy Suburban models don’t come with a towing package installed, so you’ll need to add one to the vehicle. Once complete, you’re ready to hit the road and get camping!
What hitch and wiring harness did you choose for your Chevy Suburban, and what camper or trailer are you towing with it? How did the hitch installation go? Let your fellow campers know in the comments below.
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