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[bigdog9191999]

GM 2500 SUVs are hard to come by and demand premium $$$.

Have you considered a Silverado 2500? They will be much more affordable. Throw a grandpa camper cap on the back and you have more storage than a suburban anyway.

I think the seating capacity was one of the main desires of keeping the SUV body style.

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[bobsburban]

GM 2500 SUVs are hard to come by and demand premium $$$.

Have you considered a Silverado 2500? They will be much more affordable. Throw a grandpa camper cap on the back and you have more storage than a suburban anyway.

Actually, a Silverado/Ram/Super Duty might be the direction I head if a 3/4 ton is in the future. I don't really have any need for the third row seating, so a crew cab 4x4 would fill the ticket. A Decked or similar cargo management system and a camper cover would be an excellent alternative, especially as aftermarket support is so much better.

 

[Bill 1960]

If you do go down the pickup path, just be mindful of the capacity numbers on 2500’s. Lots of purchasers get a shock when they find out the inadequate cargo capacity they have left after they buy a truck with a crew cab fully optioned and especially with a heavy diesel under the hood.

It’s the same discussion all over again, just at another level. “ What do you mean I need a 3500???”

Gas 2500’s generally have significant capacity. Some diesels, not so much.

 

[exp500]

I'm a believer in the tow vehicle has to be bigger than the towed! Emergency Braking with a heavy trailer pushing is no fun, especailly when you feel all the flex in that light frame effecting steering too.

 

[intheburbs]

Just be aware - my buddy has a 2016 Silverado 2500HD. There's a significant difference in ride/harshness compared to the 2500 SUVs. Something to think about if this is someone's daily driver.