If you have to back-up a trailer with precision, nothing beats a front
mounted receiver hitch. Doesn't have to be strong enough for road towing.

bumper

"Ralph Jones" wrote in message
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On Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:57:25 GMT, Ken Ward
wrote:

Anyone towing with a Chevrolet/GMC Suburban? I'm looking at picking up
a well used one for glider trailer duty only, so I'm interested to hear
how well they tow, suggested engine size, 2wd vs 4wd, things to look out
for, etc. Replies to the newsgroup or private responses are both OK.

Didn't Charlie Spratt run his tow business with a Suburban?

A Suburban will TOW perfectly well, but if you have to BACK into
narrow places it can be a bit of a challenge. The difficulty of
backing goes up with the ratio of tow vehicle length to trailer
length. That's why a trucker can back an 18-wheeler into a loading
dock between two other trucks with inches to spare -- short tractor,
long trailer, easy backing.

Remember, YOUR driving skills are only part of the equation...you
have to consider every driver who gets drafted to come out and
retrieve you!

rj