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docnascar
Explorer
Mar 05, 2017

2017 Silverado 2500HD Double Cab LT Z71

Hi all,
I recently bought a new 2017 2500 Silverado HD. Got a great trade in on my 2010 1500 plus some nice rebates and incentives. Thought the upgrade would be nice. I'm going to miss my crew cab over this dbl cab, but I'll adapt.

I'm trying to figure what TT can this thing really pull safely. And I believe it comes down to the weakest link for this truck. That is the receiver. According to the manual, the max tongue weight rating is 1500lbs. With ~15 percent TT tongue weight and working backwards, is a 10,000lb TT.

This calculator confirms it.


All of my "max" numbers allow a 10,000lb TT.

Does adding a WD system change this number?


(2017 Silverado 2500HD LT Double Cab Z71 4WD 6.0L Gas 4.10 rear Standard box)
The numbers from the stickers and the manual.
Max Cargo 2867
GCWR 21100
GVWR 9500
GAWR FT 5200
GAWR RR 6200
Maximum Trailer Weight (Conventional) 13000
Maximum Trailer Weight (Fifth-Wheel) 14200
Cargo Weight Rating (Slide Camper) 1967
Maximum Tongue Weight (Conventional) 1500
Maximum Tongue Weight (Fifth-Wheel) 3000

There are two numbers that I'm not sure what they are. They are listed on the sticker in the glove box on the same label as the GVWR and GAWR. Its says "F 973 LB" and "T 1967 LB". I'm guessing T is the slide camper, but what is "F"?



I don't have any immediate plans for a fifth-wheel, but this calculator says 11,600lbs. (Limited by GCWR-GVWR) Does this seem right?

Lets keep this post to my specific vehicle and its capabilities.
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  • transferred's avatar
    transferred
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2017
    I'd also like to add that there's a huge safety benefit to having the OEM DOT cab lights. Now they've also added amber markers to the great tow mirrors you really will be come much harder to miss for the texting/speeding/makeupping idiot brigade that plague our roads.
  • SouthpawHD's avatar
    SouthpawHD
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2017
    Nice lookin' rig. Yeah, those mirrors are nice, I need to get me some this year.
  • transferred's avatar
    transferred
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2017
    Just checking in to say that's a great looking truck. Powerful and capable- enjoy many happy miles.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Mar 06, 2017
    Great lookin truck!! Deep rich color! You will appreciate those mirrors! You mentioned maybe FW in future. If you are even thinking about it, just forget about tongue wt, and start thinking pin wt. :)

    Jerry
  • Rich1961's avatar
    Rich1961
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2017
    1500 lb tongue weight is probably the factory hitch limitations. There are aftermarket hitches available with more capacity if you need more.

    Rich
  • docnascar's avatar
    docnascar
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2017
    azdryheat wrote:
    2017 Trailer Life says your truck can pull a 13,000# trailer. I assume that's with a WD hitch.


    Next to the max tongue weight (1500lb), the manual does say:
    Hitch Type = Weigth-Carrying or Weight-Distribution.

    This is one of my questions.
    If a TT is 13000lb, can weigth-distribution offset 3000lb and keep the tongue at <1500lb?

  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2017
    2017 Trailer Life says your truck can pull a 13,000# trailer. I assume that's with a WD hitch.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Mar 06, 2017
    Congrats on the new Silverado!! It looks like you have things figured out. As to weight distribution, yes you will need it for max tongue wt. Without it you would likely have about 1/2 that capability. The numbers should be on hitch label with/without. You would have no problem with a 11,600 lb GW FW, maybe even a little more.

    Posting a pic of a new TV, is almost a requirement!

    Jerry

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