Need answer quickly...tow capacity
Shopping for a new van and confused on GVWR and towing capacity etc. Want to double check (improve my understanding) before moving forward. Dealer says towing capacity is 10,000 lbs. What is that b...
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Jemzz wrote:
Shopping for a new van and confused on GVWR and towing capacity etc.
Dealer says towing capacity is 10,000 lbs. What is that based on? GVWR on vehicle (after adding conversion package) is 8600 lbs.
Van is a GMC Savana 2500. 6.0 L V8 330HP
Has Class 3 hitch with wiring and electric brake control.
Towing capacity is based on GCWR: the combination of the vehicle plus the trailer. The dealer needs to tell you that number, then subtract the 8600# GVWR from the GCWR and that's the real trailer weight the van is rated to tow.
GVWR of the van (8600#) is the rated capacity of the van for unloaded weight + passengers + cargo + hitch weight.
KJ
