Using http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/silverado/2017.tab1.html for the towing vehicle
Using below for the trailer:
Dry Weight 6,732
GVWR 9,560
Exterior Length 29' 11"
Carrying Capacity 2,828
Hitch Weight 764
Axle Weight 5,968
L.P. Gas 60 lb
RIM rated load 2,600
RIMS 15x6
GAWR 4,400
Axles per unit 2
Number of slides 2
Awning Size 16'
Tire rated load 2,540
Exterior Width 8'
Exterior Height (with A/C) 11' 2"
Tire Size ST225/75R15D
and http://www.huskytow.com/towing-calculator/ to calculate it all
I got the following result:
Tow Vehicle Specifications
Description Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 7600
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating): 15000
Curb Weight (Empty Weight): 5299
Reserve Tow Vehicle Cargo Capacity: 2301
Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR): 9701
Tow Vehicle Options, Cargo, Passengers
Driver: 140 lbs
Passengers: 130: lbs
Fuel: 26 gal gas
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Weight Added (Total): 531.2
New Tow Vehicle Weights w/o Trailer
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight - Total): 5830.2
Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR:) 9169.8
Trailer Specifications
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 9560
Axle Weight: 5968
Hitch Weight: 764
Weight Calculated (Total): 6732
Hitch (Pin) Weight % 11.35
Trailer Options, Cargo, Accessories
Fresh Water: 51 gal
Gray Water No. 1: 44 gal
Gray Water No. 2:
Black Water: 88 gal
Water in water heater:
Water in accumulator:
Propane: 75 lbs
Batteries: 60 lbs
Generator:
Other (stuff): 750 lbs
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Weight Added (Total) 2413.05
Calculated Trailer Weights
GVW w/ Trailer (Total) 9145.05
Optional Hitch (Pin): 15% Adjustment*
*The calculator assumes that cargo added to the trailer will be evenly distributed using the same pin/hitch weight percentage as the empty trailer. You can adjust the percentage of hitch weight by manually entering a new figure.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) 7773.29
Hitch (Pin) Weight 1371.76
Reserve Trailer Cargo Capacity 414.95
New Tow Vehicle Weights w/ Trailer
GVW w/ Trailer (Total) 7201.96
Reserve Tow Vehicle Cargo Capacity 398.04
GCW w/ Trailer (Gross Combined Weight) 14975.25
Reserve Trailer Capacity 24.75
I know it is close but above 0 on Reserve Trailer Capacity technically means I should be fine right? I plan on removing the sofa and bunk beds from the shipped weight of the trailer and adding no more than 750 lbs so it should in reality come out to having a greater amount of Reserve Trailer Capacity. Do you think this is good, good enough, or delusional?
Thanks again btw for all of your help to sort this out. I don't mind if I need to push higher RPM with my Silverado 1500 for steeper uphills as long as it is safe and will get the job done.
