Safe weight for 2016 Silverado 2500
We are looking to upgrade from a 23 foot TT to a smallish 5th wheel. We bought a new 3/4 ton truck as part of the migration and are looking at used units. What is the best way to determine if the truc...
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Payload label will be somewhere inside the drivers door jamb. The payload, maximum for people and cargo (which includes 5th wheel pin weight), should be approximately 2,800-3,000 lbs.for a gas truck If you have the Vortex V8 gas (I assume), the maximum 5th wheel towing (which is more than conventional trailers) with the 4.10 rear axle is 14,300 lbs. I would try to shoot for a loaded weight of less than 12,500 lbs or I think you could be disappointed and over your rear axle weight rating of 6,200 lbs. The Montana you are considering is too heavy in my opinion. (My data is from the Chevrolet website and assumes standard crew cab gas truck). Good luck.
