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Luminajd
Explorer
Jul 25, 2016

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 and under, normal amount of **** people carry. In Iowa, so it is flat, usually only go about 10 times per year, always 2 hours or less round trip each time.
Without having to dig deep into numbers, is this doable?
Thanks
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  • Luminajd's avatar
    Luminajd
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2016
    I cant find anything that says how much payload is, but here is more info on my model
    2007 1500 LTZ Avalanche
    GVWR 7200 lbs
    GAWR (front) 3800 lbs
    GAWR (rear)4100 lbs
    rear axle 3.73 ratio
    5.3L
  • naturist's avatar
    naturist
    Nomad
    Jul 25, 2016
    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.

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