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Originally Posted by Cobranut
A 20' trailer MAY be large enough, but also consider if you''ll ever want to use it to move another car, or to carry tools or spares with you.
I have 24' United Racer's Special, towed by my Ford Superduty diesel or my Monaco Dynasty coach. You'll never have too much space in a trailer. LOL
I'm in the market for a 28' all-aluminun trailer, but prices have gone nuts. I'm just waiting for a little easing in the aluminum market. $$$
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I hauled a Cobra in a 20'. You are correct, it's just big enough for the
car + essentials such as basic tools, etc. A 24' would be ideal but OP
is hauling this load with 5.3L Suburban and it's not clear if he
has the "Max Trailering" option. Hypothetical loading with a 24 x 8.5:
2016 Suburban Weight Specs
GCWR = 14,000 lbs (with 3.42 differential)
Max Tow Capacity = 8,000 lbs
Max Tonque Wt. using Wt. Distribution Hitch = 630 lbs
Empty Vehicle Wt. = 5,800 lbs
Vehicle Payload - Passengers+Cargo+Fuel Wt. Allowance = 1,000 lbs
Trailer Wt Empty. - 24 x 8.5 = 3,400 lbs
Trailer Cargo Wt. - Cobra Wt.+ Fuel = 2,600 lbs
Trailer Cargo Wt. - Misc. Allowance = 300 lbs
Trailer Wt. Loaded = 6,300 lbs
Estimated Gross Combination Wt. = 13,100 lbs (max = 14K lbs)
Estimated Towing Wt.= 6,300 lbs (max = 8K lbs)
Estimated Tongue Wt. @ 10% Towing Wt. = 630 lbs
Summary:
Within parameters but "Tongue Wt." at or over limit.
Tongue weight at 10% is only minimum requirement.