SUT or SUV?

[Yambor44]

Originally Posted by CG07SUT

Definitely the SUT. I had an 02 Supercrew, and short of the SUT, it was the best truck that I have owned (I have owned Fords, Chevy's and Dodges 1/2 ton through 3/4 tons, standard cabs, extended cabs and crew cabs). The bed on the SUT is smaller than the Screw, but when the mid-gate is dropped, the SUT's bed is larger. Like posted above, if you need the third row seat, the SUV would be better, but seeing that you curretly have the same setup as the SUT, you will probably miss the bed and its capabilities. I removed the swing-arm tire carrier so that I could use the bed with the tailgate droped if necessary.

Best of luck whichever way you go!

Hello all. This is my first post but I have lurked here since purchasing my first H2SUT about 5 months ago. I decided to post here (hope thats okay) as the only draw back I have with the H2 is the spare tire rack. Everytime I want to hook a trailer to it it is a pain. I have the adjustable receiver hitch so that helps, but sometimes when I swing the arm open to hook to the trailer, the jack handle on the trailer gets in the way after hooking up so when I try and shut the arm, it hits the handle on the trailer. So I have to unhook, pull forward, shut the tire arm, drop the ball/receiver hitch to its lowest point, back up just right as to get the trailer tongue between the spare and the ball (which takes about 5 times in and out of the cab), then raise the trailer up as high as I can against the spare, raise the ball up into it, then secure it.
I looked at getting the kit to remove it, but then what do you do with your spare?

Thanks a lot! Thought it would be okay to post this here as this would be a consideration between an SUT and SUV.

[KingVinnie]

When I need to pick up some dirt soggy bags of mulch, or any other item you wouldnt want inside with you. I'm glad I got a SUT. Bed fits alot more than a few tools

[Agriv8r]

Originally Posted by Yambor44

Hello all. This is my first post but I have lurked here since purchasing my first H2SUT about 5 months ago. I decided to post here (hope thats okay) as the only draw back I have with the H2 is the spare tire rack. Everytime I want to hook a trailer to it it is a pain. I have the adjustable receiver hitch so that helps, but sometimes when I swing the arm open to hook to the trailer, the jack handle on the trailer gets in the way after hooking up so when I try and shut the arm, it hits the handle on the trailer. So I have to unhook, pull forward, shut the tire arm, drop the ball/receiver hitch to its lowest point, back up just right as to get the trailer tongue between the spare and the ball (which takes about 5 times in and out of the cab), then raise the trailer up as high as I can against the spare, raise the ball up into it, then secure it.
I looked at getting the kit to remove it, but then what do you do with your spare?

Thanks a lot! Thought it would be okay to post this here as this would be a consideration between an SUT and SUV.

i have a 6" drop receiver and a 6" extension and it is perfect for hiooking up the boat and jet ski. dont have to oper the tire at all....

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Both are sweet.

It comes down to your preferance, because in the end, its your truck!

BTW: I see way more SUVs than SUTs.

[Vettster]

The SUT is cooler looking.

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by Agriv8r

i have a 6" drop receiver and a 6" extension and it is perfect for hiooking up the boat and jet ski. dont have to oper the tire at all....

Yep, Yambo44 definitely has the WRONG setup. The drop hitch and extender are the ticket.

With regards to utility, the SUT works better for me. Muddy hunting gear and dead animals don't do well in the interior of a vehicle. And my tonneau cover has been completely water tight for other uses.

Like has already been said, personal use and preference is the determining factor. Very subjective.

-Pete

[SurfQuake]

Thanks everyone for the input!!! Took the Mrs. to go test drive with me today. Can definately tell the difference with the new engine. I think I'll go with the SUV. Kind of came down to how much i actually use a pickup type bed for anything. I think the SUT does look cool but haven't convinced her of that yet... by the way, test drove the Caddy EXT too... wasn't much impressed to be honest with you. The new H2 interior I think is nicer than the EXT's for what it's worth.

[dkhummerh2]

I would go for the Suv. I went ahead and bought a stripped down(no options) ford ranger and parked it in my garage. That way I can bounce it around on arends and leave the Hummer for my fun and play. So if you have another company truck or something to use than I would definately go with the suv! The sut is nice, but you will miss the space on vacations etc.
dk

[mikejr]

Originally Posted by dkhummerh2

I would go for the Suv. I went ahead and bought a stripped down(no options) ford ranger and parked it in my garage. That way I can bounce it around on arends and leave the Hummer for my fun and play. So if you have another company truck or something to use than I would definately go with the suv! The sut is nice, but you will miss the space on vacations etc.
dk

I've got the 08 SUV and my dad has an 06 SUT, would I want an SUT no, but I've also got a pickup and a 12 foot utility trailer if i need to haul stuff. The SUV works wonderful when we travel. Would my dad want and SUV no, he uses his much like he used his avalanche to haul things that are too small for his utility trailer but too large and cruddy to put inside the SUV.

So as people have said, its all about you and what you want, what you will use and how you intend to use it.

[dkhummerh2]

True that. Also, if you only haul something a time or two a year. You may think about just renting a truck for things like that.
dk

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Yambor44

I looked at getting the kit to remove it, but then what do you do with your spare?

Leave it in the garage.

Search for "Spare Tire Eliminator" and you'll find some other ideas.

Welcome to the forum.