Towing maximum capacity

[tdp6022]

I have been towing a 6800lbs (fully loaded) 28' TT with a Chevy Silverado 1500; but equipped with a 6.2ltr V8 and Max Tow Package. The truck has a GCVW of 16000lbs, a towing capacity of 10,600lbs and the GVWR is 7100lbs. The truck weighs about 5100lbs with typically about 700lbs of people and camping cargo for a typical trip. Towing this trailer has been nearly unnoticeable. I have to constantly check my speed because I forget its there. We are considering purchasing a new Grand Design Imagine TT. Problem is it weighs fully loaded around 8900lbs and is 30'. I figure I would be at near the max of my towing capacity with my existing truck. I am not a full timer, only tow a few times a month for a few 100 miles and about once a year for a longer trip.

I'm curious to hear if folks think I would be pushing the limits of my weight capacity?

Thanks in advance-

[APT]

Spend $15 at a CAT scale to get all your weights. Then you''ll know how much you can upgrade. Most half tons exceed some other vehicle rating well below tow ratings. Less than one percent of half tons built can tow 9000 pounds loaded TT with 1200 pounds of TW and not exceed receiver rating, rear axle, and GVWR.

I suspect that 5100 pounds is inaccurate. I bet it's closer to 5800 pounds with 7200 pounds GVWR. Or you can check as equipped payload on the tire and loading sticker, subtract that 700 pound estimate and the rest can be trailer tongue weight.