weight of trailer and truck size
I just purchased a new 2017 Chevy Silverado 4wd 1500 double cab pickup with the standard bed. It has the 5.3 V8 and towing package with built in brake controller 3.42 axle. The GVWR is 72000. Accordin...
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gserve, I have a 2016 Sierra 1500 with the 5.3l and 3.42 rear end with 9200# tow capacity. I just towed home my new Minnie Plus 26RBSS yesterday and it towed just fine with no issues. Very stable and no sway at all. The truck had plenty of power in the hills and had no trouble maintaining the speed limit. The trailer weighs 6280# dry and tops out at 8800#. I had my factory brake controller set at 2.5 and the trailer stopped in sync with the truck. You should have no trouble at all towing a lighter trailer than mine. I also have an Equalizer brand hitch. The hitch is set up so that both the truck and trailer are level. Just make sure that your hitch is set up correctly. I doubt that you would ever be over your gross combined weight.
