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Re: Avalanche 2500 + 31 ft Jayco Eagle Question
Straight from the Owner's Manual. I have the 3.73 rear K-2500 (4WD) Engine Axle Ratio *Max. Trailer Wt. **GCWR 8100 V8 3.73 10, 100 lbs. (4 581 kg) 17, 000 lbs. (7 711 kg) 4.10 12, 000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 19, 000 lbs. (8 618 kg) * Weight-distributing hitch tongue weight 10% to 15% of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum. **The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7390Views0likes0CommentsRe: Avalanche 2500 + 31 ft Jayco Eagle Question
Thanks everyone for the input. Did a little more research and I think it will be ok. The 2500 came with a 4.10 rear also and the GCWR is 19,000 lbs with that rear. The only difference is the gearing so I believe that even if we are close (or slightly over) the 17,000 GCWR it will not cause a handling issue with the trailer - only some additional stress on the drivetrain.355Views0likes0CommentsRe: Avalanche 2500 + 31 ft Jayco Eagle Question
Thanks everyone! The specs were from the manufacturer. I'll check out the door jam tonight. What I do not understand is that the GCWR is the same for the 2500 with the 4.10 rear - and that towing capacity is 12,000 lbs. Towing 12,000 plus the curb weight of the truck would put it over the GCWR.355Views0likes0CommentsAvalanche 2500 + 31 ft Jayco Eagle Question
Hi All, First time poster here. My wife and I are in the process of a major upgrade from a small 21' non slide tin and sticks Coachmen (being towed by a GMC Acadia), to a brand new 31' Jacyo Eagle 314BHDS. We have purchased a 2002 Chevy Avalanche 2500 as a tow vehicle and I am slightly concerned about the travel trailer being "too much" for the truck. The TT falls within the capacities of the Avalanche but I am trying to find out if anyone has experience towing large trailers with either an Avalanche 2500 or a 2500 Suburban/YukonXL. Specs are as follows: Avalanche 2500 Wheelbase - 130" GCWR - 17,000 lbs Curb Weight - 6,642 lbs 3:73 Axle (Tow rating 10,100 lbs - with a 4.10 it's 12,000) Payload - 1,958 lbs GVWR - 8,600 8.1 liter (496ci), 340hp, 455 torque Camper Jayco Eagle 314BHDS Dry weight 8,110 GVW 9,975 Tongue 1,065 dry I realize that with a fully loaded camper we will be getting close to the GCWR, however we will not be traveling with any water or waste in the tanks, and I would expect that we will not be loading the TT with more than 1,000 lbs. My wife and I combined are less than 300 lbs, and we have two small children. Due to the size of the engine I do not expect any issues with power, I'm more concerned about the size of the camper to the truck. Friends have gigantic 2500 Rams towing the same size camper and the Avalanche looks small compared to these. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!6.1KViews0likes28Comments
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