Newbie Tow Capacity Question
Hello All, Looking into getting a travel trailer but not completely understanding the weight ratings and how they compare to the tow vehicle's capacity. I've got a 2015 Silverado 1500 double cab...
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BURevisfan wrote:
Thank you all for the knowledge... I've got to re-read it all to come up with consensus but it kind of confirms what I feared... and that's they my current truck may not have the capacity to pull the size of travel trailer we'd prefer to go with.
thanks again!
My current TT empty weight is 5,500 lbs, loaded for camping 6,500 lbs, max GVWR is 7,500 lbs.. I am towing it with a 3/4 ton truck.
I would not consider using it with any 1/2 ton but it is perfect for 3/4 ton..
Had a 20ft TT which was 4,400 empty, loaded was 5,400 lbs with GVWR of 7,200 lbs.. Towed that with a "heavy half".. Was all the weight that truck could handle..
My hat is off to those folks towing 7K or better with a half ton, you have more guts than I have.
Get that cargo number off the drivers side, the sticker that is yellow colored. That number is what you will need to determine the max weight you can tow..
A trailer that starts at 6K lbs empty is going to be well above 7K lbs when loaded..
