You will LOVE it!
When we were car shopping last year I convinced a dealer to let me test drive
while towing my
1973 29 foot Ambassador. This was the main determining factor in what we would
buy.
I was able to try a Durango (terrible), Tahoe/Yukon (2WD and 4WD, both ok),
Suburban 1500 and 2500
2WD/4WD models. The Suburban won out, but I did not notice much difference in
either 1500 or 2500.
Yes I liked the 2500 (bigger is better thinking), but for all practical
purposes the 1500 4WD model fit our needs and does what we want, tow in
comfort. It's also my wife's daily driver so gas mileage played a little part,
but not a real factor.
I have an 88 Chevy 4X4 with the 5.7 and the Suburban with the 5.3 seems to do
better.
I know the rear ends have different gears 3.42 in truck, 3.73 in Suburban,
which makes a difference.
The 3.73 gear is better. We like going to the mountains in north Georgia and
the 1500 4WD Suburban does great. Trips to Texas and Arkansas was no problem.
Even better than when we used to have to take 2 vehicles, I drove in peace and
quite in my regular cab truck while the wife and kids followed in the mini
van.
Bobby
Valdosta, GA