Ok to tow '72 GS with this rig ?

[SamboraRocks]

Hi all,

I took my car down to have the body and paint done a few months ago. I rented a trailer from Uhaul and they said my '01 Suburban 1500 was ok to tow it with. I didn't have any trouble getting the car there. Now I'm ready to bring the car back but Uhaul is telling me I need a heavier tow vehicle and they won't rent me the trailer. (this was a different Uhaul than the first place, it's closer to me)

So my question is, is my Suburban 1500 with factory hitch safe to tow the car with ?

Thanks,
Harry

[GoldBoattail455]

Let me put it this way. I towed 7,000 lbs no problem from St. Louis back to chicago with a 2001 Chevy Suburban 2wd, 5.3 V8 w/ tow package. I think your safe. Goodluck. :TU:

[evil16v]

call them back and see if you get someone else. that guy is an idiot. of coarse you can pull a gs on a flat bed trailer. 4000lb car and a 2000lb trailer(probably less as theirs are aluminum for the most part) that's 6000lbs. check your manual... it probably says 6500... 6000 at the least. i know mine is a 98 with 5.7 and 3.73 and is good for 6500... kinda underrated.

[Lark72sb350]

Your vehicle is rated to pull 6000 lbs, however if you are using the bumper your tow rating is limited to 5000lbs gross (car + trailer) because that is the rating for the bumper.

[Joe Kelsch]

Call back and tell them your towing a 93 Civic. They'll rent you the trailer then.