Can Early 1980's GMC Suburban 3/4 Ton Tow a 3 horse Stock?

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Can Early 1980's GMC Suburban 3/4 Ton Tow a 3 horse Stock?

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Dmarr
Reg. Feb 2007

Posted 2011-06-28 5:05 PM (#135235)
Subject: Can Early 1980's GMC Suburban 3/4 Ton Tow a 3 horse Stock?

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We have a circa 1983-1985 (the truck is currently parked at my brother house so I can't look at it to see exact year) GMC Suburban 3/4 ton with a 454 gas engine. We ordered it new specifically for towing a horse trailer so it has the factory tow package. My brother has been taking care of this truck for years, he says it is rated to tow 12,000 lbs.For years I towed a 2 horse straight load Turnbow with a huge dressing room. I'm wondering now if I can safely use this truck to pull a 3 horse stock-combo trailer (w/ 3 horses) and gear.What do you all think?AND what length of stock trailer would comfortably fit 3 horses, they are 14.3hh, 16hh and a hair under 15hh. Would we want a 16' or longer?Thank you in advance for your help.