weight of trailer and truck size
I just purchased a new 2017 Chevy Silverado 4wd 1500 double cab pickup with the standard bed. It has the 5.3 V8 and towing package with built in brake controller 3.42 axle. The GVWR is 72000. Accordin...
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Per the current GM publication that truck has a GVWR of 7200 lb, payload is 1850 lb and max trailer weight is 9200 lb. The engine in the 2017 is 355 HP as compared to the 2012 referenced above which is 315 HP.
There is no doubt that a top of the line weight distribution hitch with integated sway control would be necessary ( Equal-i-zer brand or Blue Ox for example)
With 1850 lb payload the truck should handle the tongue weight fine and stay within specs as long as the OP does not go wild loading in everything including a spare kitchen sink. The empty tongue weight is not very high. Working tongue weight will likely be in the 1000 lb range. That leaves 850 for passengers and stuff.
My 2012 tows our trailer fine. It has been 5 winters averaging around 8000 miles towing each year which has included 3 trips across the mountains to San Diego.
Based on my experience with an older version of that truck the OP will be fine as long he uses normal caution.
There is no doubt that a top of the line weight distribution hitch with integated sway control would be necessary ( Equal-i-zer brand or Blue Ox for example)
With 1850 lb payload the truck should handle the tongue weight fine and stay within specs as long as the OP does not go wild loading in everything including a spare kitchen sink. The empty tongue weight is not very high. Working tongue weight will likely be in the 1000 lb range. That leaves 850 for passengers and stuff.
My 2012 tows our trailer fine. It has been 5 winters averaging around 8000 miles towing each year which has included 3 trips across the mountains to San Diego.
Based on my experience with an older version of that truck the OP will be fine as long he uses normal caution.
