2017-2018 Silverado 2500HD / 3500HD

[dlnc]

Im looking fr some advice.... My wife and I are thinking about selling our diesel pusher and moving into a fifth wheel. So far the fifth wheels we like have a GVWR of 16000lbs.
We are now looking to upgrade our pickup to a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel truck. We prefer to stay with the Silverado, but the new Ram trucks have the ability to tow that kind of weight. Does anyone know how to figure out if the Silverados can tow that? The dealer websites do not specify...

Thanks, DLNC

[Cummins12V98]

You are pushing the SRW/DRW territory. Just because it says 16K does not magically make the weight stop there!

VERY common for 25 percent pin as in the weight pushing down on your truck can EASILY be 4,000#+.

Our 5er has a 21k rating and it weighs 23K with 25 percent pin!!!

[Campinfan]

2017 Chevy diesel Crew cab, 17,200lb fifth wheel capable.

http://www.chevrolet.com/byo-vc/client/en/US/chevrolet/silverado/2018/silverado-3500hd/features/capabilities/?section=Powertrain&section=Trailering%20%26%20Payload&styleOne=391274&engineOne=L5P&bodyTypeOne=3&driveTypeOne=4WD

[Campinfan]

Have you gone to chevytrucks.com or whatever Chevy calls it and look at the specs. You could also try looking for the Trailer Life Towing Guide. My 2016 F350 is rated for 15,500 lbs I beleive. I think the ratings have gone up due to the aluminum body. Not sure where Chevy is. Now if you want a dually I am sure you wont have a problem

[Lwiddis]

Dealer websites and sales people..a crapshoot for accuracy. Try this - https://www.gmfleet.com/content/dam/gmfleet/global/master/nscwebsite/en/Home/Resources/02_pdf/2017-chevrolet-trailering-and-towing-guide.pdf