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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Campfire Time wrote:
Realistically, the "1000# rule" is a reasonable place to start. For best towing experience your loaded trailer should weigh no more than 1000# less than your rated towing capacity.
I have never heard of that "rule". The "20% rule" is more common but that is not a rule either. Towing a 9600 pound loaded RV with a family onboard will put 99% of half tons on the market over GVWR and rear axle ratings. That is to say that tow rating and GCWR are almost worthless for these 8k+ tow rated half tons.
The other details are good, RPO codes for the more capable equipment for example.
