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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ktmrfs wrote:sch911 wrote:
The capacity stickers are inside the front door jamb. Yes they are there it's the law.
GVWR - Actual weight of the truck loaded = Payload.
In this case loaded means the pin weight of the 5er is included.
GCWR - Actual weight of the truck loaded = Tow Capacity
Note: The stickers ratings can be off if your trucks options vary from the base model.
You can safely tow right up to these levels. Your truck has been certified at those levels for safe towing by GM engineers. There is no need for any extra safety margin.
a correction. the sticker in the door is for that specific vehicle. It accounts for ALL the options installed at the factory. It won't account for dealer installed options.
It omits many things like hitch weight, tongue weight, fuel, gear, etc. That's why it reads "Loaded"
