Just bought a '17 Chevy Silverado 1500

CherylH wrote:
2017 silverado 1500 LT crew cab**
EcoTec3 5.3L V8 Flex Fuel, 6-Speed Automatic, 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio w/5.3L V8 engine, Color-Keyed Carpeting w/Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats, Custom Convenience Package, Electric Rear-Window Defogger, Heavy-Duty Rear Locking Differential, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Rear Vision Camera, Remote Keyless Entry, Remote Locking Tailgate, Trailering Package

I am looking at getting a Grey Wolf 26BH
GVWR W/brakes 7402
Cargo Capacity 2823
Do I add those 2 together ?
the way they break down, in this catalog, confuses me.
axle weight, ship weight, unloaded vehicle weight and dry hitch weight..

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Me thinks sometimes folks consider equipment bassacwards. They minimize the purposes of the horse then try to figure out if it will handle the wagon. My first TT was a 24 footer. My old faithful 1/2 ton handled it across the US and back. I then bought a 26' fiberglass cabin cruiser that it towed but no way handled it. The tail wagged the dog..Scary. I was lucky enough to find a 1997 F-350 long wheel base that looked ridicules hooked to the 24 footer but didn't know the boat was behind. IMO. I don't think a 1/2 ton is strong enough, despite mfg claims to start RVing. Sorry. Our Son bought a GMC diesel 3/4 ton to tow his heavy Formula boat. Truck enough for anything.. Right ?? he now upgraded to a cruiser that he needs permits to haul. He thinks the 3/4 GMC isn't enough. I know this isn't any help for the OP and I apologize but maybe some one else will consider their purchase. It's expensive enough to upgrade a trailer but an upgrade of the ruck is prohibitive.. IMO..