Silverado 1500 Towing
Anyone know the towing capacity for a 2013 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 5.3 engine with 3.42 rear end with trailer package? Can't find anything on line. Dealer says 9600 pounds but not sure about that....
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genekiwi wrote:
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I know there is more to consider but after talking to two of Chevy's reps on line, they are trained to tell customers that they are okay if they do not exceed 15000 pounds.
The guy on the line was correct. However the 15000 lb combined weight GCW) is how much weight the truck is rated to pull. Has nothing to do with how much weight the truck can carry.
You can use the trucks tire placard payload number to load the rear axles.
you can use the trucks GVWR to figure how much payload the rear axle carry.
Or you can use the trucks 3900 (??) RAWR to figure how much load the rear axle/tires carries.
I would weigh the trucks front and rear axles separately, that way you know how much load you can add to the trucks axles.
I tow 7500 lbs with the wifes 1500 crew cab chevy 5.3 with a 3.73 axle ratio. It struggles in the bigger hills. IMO the 6.2 engine would be a much better engine for towing. Sure wish hers had the 6.2 with its higher torque numbers.
