5 wheel and 1500 HD

ceasare wrote:
I have a 2006 chevy 1500 hd it has the 4.10 rear. I cant find specs on it with the 4.10 rear the 3.7373 has GVWR 8600, front axle 4410, rear axle 6000, payload 2838, max trailer 7,900. I thought I remember when I bought it that the max trailer was close to 10,000 with the 4.10 . Anyhow my question is how much 5 wheel can I tow? One that we were looking at is 27 feet, dry axle weight 5520, hitch weight 1258 unloaded weight 6832 cargo capacity 1420. Its a Rock wood 8244WS. So what are your thoughts? thanks as always

As some are saying your 1500HD is the old 3/4 ton truck.
The wife is looking at one as we speak.
It has the 8600 GVWR chassis ....14 bolt 6000 RAWR with 4.10 gears.....6.0 engine......4L80E tranny....10300 lb tow rating ....E rated tires and wheels. GM says some have up to 3195 lb payloads depending on truck configuration.
These trucks can weigh in the 2600-2700 lb range on the rear axle which leaves around 3200-3300 lbs for a payload. The '06 may have a GVWR based payload on the tire sticker. Either may be used safely.

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Your trailer has a 6832 dry plus a 1420 ccc = 8250 GVWR. Pin weight can run 20 percent of gross weight which can be 1600 lbs at max. Now add 200 lb for a hitch = 1800. Now add 200 lbs other gear and 400 lbs for occupants = 2400 lbs.
Actual numbers come from actual scale weights. If your worried about going over the 6000 RAWR or a tire placard payload number I would weigh the trucks front and rear axles separately. That way you will know the exact weights.
You have plenty of truck for that size trailer.