2017 SD trailer tow rating

Make sure you get the Trailer Tow Package - High Capacity, otherwise look at the 350's. There is not much payload left on a 250 after you fill the tank and add 3 or 4 people.

Sandia Man wrote:
Yes, if the payload sticker is accurate. The best way to determine actual payload capacity of your tow vehicle, or trailer for that matter, is to weigh them and subtract that amount from their GVWR. In the automobile industry payload stickers tend to be more accurate as compared to the towable RV industry where dry weight is rarely accurate. The more options a vehicle or RV has the greater chance that actual weights will not match sticker weights. TT or 5er also has to be weighed once fully loaded for travel to determine actual tongue/hitch weight since brochure weights are grossly understated in most cases. Enjoy your new truck and RV!!!

Thanks for the confirmation. TV this year, TT next year.

I thought I was headed down the right path. However as I'm sure everyone's been through, the numbers all started to blur together.

Sure but I don't believe in maxing out payload because people load more and more stuff.

Yes, if the payload sticker is accurate. The best way to determine actual payload capacity of your tow vehicle, or trailer for that matter, is to weigh them and subtract that amount from their GVWR. In the automobile industry payload stickers tend to be more accurate as compared to the towable RV industry where dry weight is rarely accurate. The more options a vehicle or RV has the greater chance that actual weights will not match sticker weights. TT or 5er also has to be weighed once fully loaded for travel to determine actual tongue/hitch weight since brochure weights are grossly understated in most cases. Enjoy your new truck and RV!!!