Silverado 1500 & Travel Trailer
I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado crew cab 1500 2x4 I'm a little confused on some numbers 1: GVWR 6800 2: Towing Capacity 10,600 I'm looking to buy a travel trailer and just a little confused on w...
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Start with as equipped payload as noted on Tire and loading sticker on driver's door or B-pilar. Note what your truck has where mine says 2051:
Subtract the estimated weight of you and family and maybe another 200 pounds of camping gear that will go into the truck bed. Multiply by 7 for a reasonable dry weight to shop for. My guess: stick to under 6k dry, get a quality WDH with integrated sway control, and you should be pleased with handling.
I hope you have the 5.3L or 6.2L with 6-spd trans with 3.42 or 3.73 axle.
Subtract the estimated weight of you and family and maybe another 200 pounds of camping gear that will go into the truck bed. Multiply by 7 for a reasonable dry weight to shop for. My guess: stick to under 6k dry, get a quality WDH with integrated sway control, and you should be pleased with handling.
I hope you have the 5.3L or 6.2L with 6-spd trans with 3.42 or 3.73 axle.
