2004 Silverado Towing Capacity
Hey Gang - I need a sanity check to go over my calculations. I have a a 2004 1500 Extended Cab Shortbed Silverado 4 x 4 with a 5.3 liter engine, HD towing capacity, 3.73 rear end fitted with E Rated ...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
5 important ratings
Truck/trailer GCVWR-----stay at/under that number
Trucks RAWR.............stay at/under that number
Trucks Rear Tire Max Load ---stay at/under that number
Trailer Axle Ratings....stay at/under that number
Trailer Tire Max Load--------stay at/under that number
Run the numbers then GO Camping!
Why no mention of GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or Payload (The number on the Yellow door sticker with the cautionary words)?
You believe in some ratings, like RAWR, but not the total vehicle rating GVWR? Are you qualified to make that determination or just personal choice? Can we also ignore FAWR? How about hitch ratings? Are these just "Suggestions" too. Too bad the engineers go to all the work to assign ratings when all they need are the few that you believe in. Oh well, they need something to keep them busy.
