what size campers are you towing with a 1500. i have a 5.3 w/ 3.73 gears. my tow rating is 7200lb. whats the biggest camper i can tow. I know every camper is differant weights. just woundering whos towing the biggest. Id like a 30fter
I know all this. this has nothing to do with the weight of the truck. My truck has a trailer weight rating of 7200lb. if it had the 6 speed it would be higher but i have the 4speed. Im looking for what size trailer i can tow. from the replys 30ft is a little to big 27 is pushing it. I dont think ill be going to far with a trailer.gmctruckguy said:If you go look in the Towing section of this site it will explain alot. The 7000lb gvwr is the weight of the truck (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) the actual amount yu are able to tow is up from that, look in the towing section of your owners manual, depending on engine, 4x4, reg cab, ext cab or crew, gears. Most new trucks crew cab, 4x4 with 5.3l and 3.42 gears can pull 9500lbs
o i didnt even think about insulation. i need a winter weather one. I dont think ill be buying a trailer then. wish i still had my turbo diesel.gmctruckguy said:Ok most guys were thinking that the GVWR on the truck was what it was capable of towing, which just happened to be 7000lbs. Keep looking, you can find some pretty light trailers now a days, but remember to look for quality too. I tow a 35' trailer but it is heavy (8400lbs) also because it is insulated for the 4 seasons, the exact same trailer witout the insulation was about 6800lbs.
Check your manual for vehicle max tow rating but factor in the condition of your vehicle as well.The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer[1] including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.[2] The term is used for motor vehicles and trains.
The weight of a vehicle is influenced by passengers, cargo, even fuel level, so a number of terms are used to express the weight of a vehicle in a designated state. Gross combined weight rating refers to the total mass of a vehicle, including all trailers. GVWR and GCWR both describe a vehicle that is in operation and are used to specify weight limitations and restrictions. Curb weight describes a vehicle which is "parked at the curb" and excludes the weight of any occupants or cargo. Dry weight further excludes the weight of all consumables, such as fuel and oils. Gross trailer weight rating specifies the maximum weight of a trailer and the gross axle weight rating specifies the maximum weight on any particular axle.
It seems like since the Japanese mfg don't have a 3/4T offering that they beefed up their 1/2T rigs to capture some of that market. Quite often they have a 4.11 rear axle and their engines seem like they like higher rpms. So the USA mfg had to step up. If you configured your silverado with the higher diff and bigger motor then you should be ok. I'd like to hear how it turns out for you.DTJ9610 said:I'm currently pulling a 36ft Keystone with my 2008 Tundra 5.7l V8 double Cab 4x4. It's rated for 10,300 and the camper dry is about 7,400 with a max load rating of 9,100. I have had no problems towing. I'm in the proces of purchasing a 2014 1500 DC 5.3l V8 4x4 with the max tow package. Book says the trailering is 11,200 for the Silverado. Has anyone towed similar with a 2014.