Towing maximum capacity
I have been towing a 6800lbs (fully loaded) 28' TT with a Chevy Silverado 1500; but equipped with a 6.2ltr V8 and Max Tow Package. The truck has a GCVW of 16000lbs, a towing capacity of 10,600lbs and ...
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need-a-vacation wrote:
Guessing the 1905lbs is a typo, and the 1740lbs Max payload, is that per the yellow sticker in the drivers door jamb?
Yes that's a type-0. The Rear axle max is 4200lbs. I did get the 1740lbs max payload from the door sticker! I will heed all advice and weigh the truck.
To answer another question, I mostly tow on flat ground, up and down the California coast and high desserts. I don't go into the mountains much, occasionally we make it up to Yosemite or thereabouts. After I retire, I would plan to upgrade to a HD diesel truck for cross country towing, even with my existing trailer; for that kind of long term towing. (Or eventually buy a class-A)!
Thanks again everyone for the advice. I'll let you all know what the weight and final decision is.
