We have a 2021 Suburban with a 6.2, no air ride just magnetic and no max tow. We pull a Grand Design 22' MLE with a slide. It is approx. 5,270 lbs as delivered and probably 5,500-6,000 lbs. loaded. I use a weight distributing hitch and it pulls like a dream. I used to pull with a 2018 Colorado Crew Cab with a 3.6 and 8 speed. It did okay but this is quite a bit better. I might raise the hitch a little to get things a little more level but I am truly impressed with the job it does right now.
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We bought a used 2021 Yukon Denali 6.2L a year ago to tow our 7 x 14 Cargo Trailer -> Camper conversion. It weighs 5300lb with 650lb tongue weight. Didn't have towing package or air suspension so added a Curt brake controller and we need the WDH due to poorly balanced trailer. The WDH reduces rear sag from 2" to 1" and it's rock solid up to 70mph with cross-winds.
We're in Oregon and lots of mountains! Towed ~6000miles so far including many 6%, 10mile grades at warm temps. It's just *a real pleasure* to tow/drive this rig!
Here's my thread if interested in more detail - https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...lb-trailer-with-and-without-stablizer.143763/
5.3L vs 6.2L comment. We have 6.2L in Yukon but prior to this we were using our 2004 Cadillac SRX V8 to tow and it's Northstar V8 is in the same ballpark horsepower as the 5.3L and it had plenty of power to tow. Not as responsive as 6.2L of course but no issue with basic power to keep up with traffic or maintain 60-65mph on 6% grade. The Achilles heal for the SRX was overheating on any mountain grade if temps >60F whereas the Yukon didn't break a sweat at 107F on the same grade.
We're in Oregon and lots of mountains! Towed ~6000miles so far including many 6%, 10mile grades at warm temps. It's just *a real pleasure* to tow/drive this rig!
Here's my thread if interested in more detail - https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...lb-trailer-with-and-without-stablizer.143763/
5.3L vs 6.2L comment. We have 6.2L in Yukon but prior to this we were using our 2004 Cadillac SRX V8 to tow and it's Northstar V8 is in the same ballpark horsepower as the 5.3L and it had plenty of power to tow. Not as responsive as 6.2L of course but no issue with basic power to keep up with traffic or maintain 60-65mph on 6% grade. The Achilles heal for the SRX was overheating on any mountain grade if temps >60F whereas the Yukon didn't break a sweat at 107F on the same grade.
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The 5.3 does better than I expected and I think the 10 speed I now have is a big part of that. I previously towed with my 07 Yukon Denali and she handled my boat at 5k loaded like a champ. I wish the Sierra had auto leveling in the rear.
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