K20 or K10 Burb, that is the question.

[CG]

I have someone interested in my ex K20 burb that's now K10. He is unsure whether a K10 will be strong enough. I feel like I probably asked this question before haha ... 1/2 ton should be plenty for light towing and no heavy off roading shouldn't it?

Heck I see cars towing some pretty big travel trailers. Is 3/4 ton really a necessity, or just over kill for what most people would ever use a burb for?

I do understand the value of a 3/4 ton in a truck more than a burb.

[THI]

New to the forum, but being have 40 years experience towing. I grew up on a horse farm so we towed live stock, trailer an horses combined weighed about 3500 Lbs, and those animals could through a 1/2 ton pickup all over the road! Our next vehicle was a 3/4 ton big block Suburban - much better with the heavier springs and frame, yet still presented an issue with moving cargo. After the Suburban went to a 1-ton big block and that worked well.

Normally 3500 lbs would be considered light towing, but I have learned to appreciate the heavier springs used on the 3/4 and one ton trucks, not to mention the much heavier brakes! My current tow vehicle is a 1978 C20 Camper Specail with a 454 and I do not tow anything over 5000 lbs (travel trailer) these days - no longer on the farm and do not haul livestock. Light towing can be done with a 1/2 ton, but is it safer with a 3/4 ton.

[Bigdav160]

The drive train is the same as a truck so the same benefits, bigger brakes, full floating rear axle (w/lower gears) being the big ones, are the same.

That said, I towed a ski boat ~4000lbs all over with my 2WD Suburban. Other than the brakes being a little weak, no problems at all with a 350/TH350 and 3.73

[CG]

Well he passed, wants to hold out for a 3/4 ton. Thanks for the thoughts guys.