Towing with 2014 Silverado 1500
I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 with 5.3 and 342 gear ratio. I would like to tow a 24 ft travel trailer (27.9 total length) that weighs 6,300 dry and has a GVWR of 8,200 lbs. Tongue weight fror the trail...
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danny68327 wrote:HydrogenCyanide wrote:
Is it me or does that seem like a very heavy 24 ft trailer?
They call it a 27, but it's a 24 ft box
Then it's not a 24' trailer. A 24' is the length from bumper to hitch with likely a 20' or 20.5' box.
Makers do not even have a spec for the box, the standard is bumper to hitch. Use the box length for a state or federal campground and you'll likely not fit.
For your payload and truck, I wouldn't go much heavier than 6500 or 7000 lbs loaded or you'll likely go over your GVWR. Your truck is very similar to mine in power and payload. I wouldn't go over a 7000 lbs loaded trailer with my truck.
