New TV: 3/4 ton Suburban

[phbarnhart]

Well folks the deed is done. I'm not creative with my color choices.

[xrvr]

Fantastic, good choice. jim

[jdalrymple]

Nice rig. I hope you enjoy it!

JD

[slowmover]

What is the tire size, brand and load rating?

[r carl]

I dont think you will even notice the airstream behind you.

[moosetags]

The 2500 Suburban is a great choice. I've had three, an '01, an '04, and an '05. They were all great Airstream towers.

Brian

[field & stream]

Great choice, and would love to hear how you feel it works for you. What motor did you get?

[ROBERT CROSS]

Sooper...peace of mind rocks.
Bet it will ride even better than the 1500, great long ride traveler! LT trim?

Bob

[bikemom]

I love a Suburban! My husband drove one when we first met. You'll love it. Also, I love your trailer.

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by REDNAX

What is the tire size, brand and load rating?

They're Bridgestone Duravis (I think) LT with E load rating... I'm pretty sure.

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by bfield

Great choice, and would love to hear how you feel it works for you. What motor did you get?

6.0 liter V8. It's the only option. 382 lb-ft of torque, 6 speed, 3.73 gearing.

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Sooper...peace of mind rocks.
Bet it will ride even better than the 1500, great long ride traveler! LT trim?

Bob

Yes! It's pretty much loaded. It's going to be the long distance driver eventually so creature comforts were a priority.

[4RXLA]

More than enough to do the job. Nice. Was it on the lot or did you have to order it?

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by dougsale

More than enough to do the job. Nice. Was it on the lot or did you have to order it?

Wasn't on the lot; they searched other dealers, found the one I wanted and traded the other dealer for it.

The problem now is that I've got to break it in before I can tow with it. And then I'm supposed to tow under 50mpg for the first 500 miles of towing!!!!!

[4RXLA]

I couldn't find a 2500 in the entire state of California in 2010 and ended up going with a truck. Good luck with the break in. Better to be safe than sorry.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

They're Bridgestone Duravis (I think) LT with E load rating... I'm pretty sure.

As you can tell I've been looking forward to how this rig shakes out on all aspects.

(If they are) Bridgestone r265 in 245-75/16 LT E I'm also looking forward to your reports on them. MICHELIN has long been the RV'er touchstone, but reports I see about the Bridgstone m500 and r700 may cause me to change if I ever wear out the ones I have (time will get me before miles it looks like).

The optional tire/wheel size for a 2012 3/4T Sub is the same as on my truck, 265-70/17. Can't go wrong with either size would be my guess.

Does the Sub have "autoride"?

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[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by dougsale

I couldn't find a 2500 in the entire state of California in 2010 and ended up going with a truck. Good luck with the break in. Better to be safe than sorry.

Oh, absolutely, I'm just trying to figure out some trips that will let me get up to 500 miles towing that don't require going more than 50! It pretty much rules out the interstate and major highways: we'd get run over by a tractor-trailer.

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by REDNAX

As you can tell I've been looking forward to how this rig shakes out on all aspects.

(If they are) Bridgestone r265 in 245-75/16 LT E I'm also looking forward to your reports on them. MICHELIN has long been the RV'er touchstone, but reports I see about the Bridgstone m500 and r700 may cause me to change if I ever wear out the ones I have (time will get me before miles it looks like).

The optional tire/wheel size for a 2012 3/4T Sub is the same as on my truck, 265-70/17. Can't go wrong with either size would be my guess.

Does the Sub have "autoride"?

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No Autoride on this one, it's got plain 'ol leaf springs in the back and torsion bars up front. If I decide to replace the tires I'll certainly look at the Michelin's as that's what I've got on the trailer already. I also have really liked Nokian tires and they've got one called the Rotiva that comes in the correct size. I think that its P metric but it's a 10 ply 121 load index tire so it'll probably handle just fine. I've got a tire guy who hasn't given me bad advice yet and has actually talked me OUT of getting an expensive set of tires or two before.

One very appealing thing about the Rotiva is that it carries the Severe Service icon which means that it qualifies as a snow tire by Oregon's chain law.

[Ridgerunner3]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

Oh, absolutely, I'm just trying to figure out some trips that will let me get up to 500 miles towing that don't require going more than 50! It pretty much rules out the interstate and major highways: we'd get run over by a tractor-trailer.

Really nice truck. You'll love it. We have a 2010 3/4 ton Chevy truck TV with the same engine and drive train and are very happy with it.

I think you should recheck your owners manual. I believe you are not to tow anything for the first 500 miles while limiting your speed to 55 mph and varying your speed. As I understand it, this primarily has to do with the rear differential gears breaking in. I may be wrong but it would be good to recheck just in case.

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

Wasn't on the lot; they searched other dealers, found the one I wanted and traded the other dealer for it.

The problem now is that I've got to break it in before I can tow with it. And then I'm supposed to tow under 50mpg for the first 500 miles of towing!!!!!

Nice ride! Gotta love a Suburban there is nothing like it.
I am certain you will get less than "50mpg" forever though......
Bruce