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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Somewhere on your vehicle, maybe the drivers door post, there is a sticker that shows a curb weight and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). You might also find it in the owner's manual, or as a last resort get a dealer to find the infor for you.
The difference in the 2 numbers is your cargo capacity.
Then weigh your vehicle with the trailer hooked up, and without. The difference in those numbers is the amount of weight transferred to the vehicle, and it takes up part of the cargo capacity.
Add in your family, stuff, etc that would normally be in the vehicle. The total of all that plus the trailer added weight will be your cargo.
If you are over cargo capacity 300-400 lb or less you can lighten your load a little, and you will probably be OK given the type of driving you are talking about.
Make sure your vehicle and trailer tires are properly inflated.
If you are any more overweight, you are in trouble.
And it's not necessary to drive 65 mph. Stay off the interstates and 55 is a good speed. If you need on an interstate, get in the right lane and hold it to 60. That's why the right lane is there.
The difference in the 2 numbers is your cargo capacity.
Then weigh your vehicle with the trailer hooked up, and without. The difference in those numbers is the amount of weight transferred to the vehicle, and it takes up part of the cargo capacity.
Add in your family, stuff, etc that would normally be in the vehicle. The total of all that plus the trailer added weight will be your cargo.
If you are over cargo capacity 300-400 lb or less you can lighten your load a little, and you will probably be OK given the type of driving you are talking about.
Make sure your vehicle and trailer tires are properly inflated.
If you are any more overweight, you are in trouble.
And it's not necessary to drive 65 mph. Stay off the interstates and 55 is a good speed. If you need on an interstate, get in the right lane and hold it to 60. That's why the right lane is there.
