Avalanche 1500 pulling 5300 lb trailer
I lurk here a lot so I should know, but all the math discussed on here makes my head spin. Can my 1500 Avalanche pull my 5300 pound dry weight trailer safely? In the cab is 2 adults, 3 kids ages 10 a...
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Answer is maybe or no, depending on which engine/configuration you have.
The Trailer Life Towing Guide for 2012 (first one that came to hand) shows that vehicle having 6 different configurations, and listing trailer gross weight allowed as either 5,000 lbs or 8,000 lbs. The first is obviously too low, you'll be way over. The second is maybe doable, more info needed. A 5,000 lb dry weight trailer is going to weigh closer to 7,000 lbs by the time you add your stuff, and with the adults and kids, you are likely going to go over the Avalanche's payload. But you might be able to keep it under. Marginal either way.
The Trailer Life Towing Guide for 2012 (first one that came to hand) shows that vehicle having 6 different configurations, and listing trailer gross weight allowed as either 5,000 lbs or 8,000 lbs. The first is obviously too low, you'll be way over. The second is maybe doable, more info needed. A 5,000 lb dry weight trailer is going to weigh closer to 7,000 lbs by the time you add your stuff, and with the adults and kids, you are likely going to go over the Avalanche's payload. But you might be able to keep it under. Marginal either way.
