and other towing questions - Hi guys, I bought my truck back in Dec 2010, it has the towing package on it, however it has no receiver. What class / ...

Hi guys,

I bought my truck back in Dec 2010, it has the towing package on it, however it has no receiver. What class / brand / type of receiver should i put on it? Has anyone installed one?

I would also like to know what is my max towing weight, Im new to towing, I did look in the manual but Im not exactly sure what truck is mine as there are a lot.

Some details:

Silverado 1500 LT Crew Cab
4.8 v8
New body

anything else you need just let me know.


Thanks guys!

Do you know which rear end gears you have? Looks like 4600 lbs with 3.23 and 6600 with 3.73.

Wow I didnt think it was that low.

No I do not, how would I find out?

Sorry, can't help you there. I think you can call a Chevy dealer with your VIN and ask. I checked my truck and didn't see it listed on the driver door or inside the glovebox.

R u sure u have the towing package on ur truck? I always thought the towing package included a hitch..seems pointless not too...as for a hitch...class 3 u can go gm, Reese, haul...there all pretty good

It's not at all uncommon for a truck to come without a receiver. There are so many styles of receivers that you can get, and which one you need depends on the type of trailer you intend to pull vs. the height of the truck.

One of the easiest ways to check what ratios and other build codes you have is compine, enter your vin and it will list all your RPO codes.
http://www.compnine.com/vid.php?

GT4 AXLE,REAR,3.73 RATIO 3.73R(GT4)

this it?

Seems I cant edit my post...

4800 V8


3.73 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) GCWR 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)

What exactly is GCWR?

GCWR = Gross Combined Weight Rating. In other words, the combined weight of the truck and the load you are towing.