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GMC Highlights Trailer Options For Sierra


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John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
5/23/2016

GMC released information today highlighting the trailering options available to Sierra buyers. The first is a $350 gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering prep package offered on Sierra HD models. It features a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray that accommodates a gooseneck ball hitch or fifth-wheel hitch mounting brackets, and seven-way trailer wiring connection comes with the prep package. When not in use, the platform is concealed beneath the truck’s bed floor It is also removable so the owner can use the bed’s full cargo capacity. Caps for the openings in the floor are also included.

 

A new gooseneck completion kit is also available from dealers. It comes with a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch and two chain tie-downs and carries a retail price of $315. GMC dealers also offer CURT Manufacturing fifth-wheel hitches compatible with the factory-installed hitch platform. They are available in 20,000-lb. and 25,000-lb. versions for $939 and $999, respectively. That does not include installation. GM-Trucks has reached out to GMC for images of this system.

 

Maximum capacities of the Sierra are:

2500HD trailering rating of 18,000 pounds (8,165 kg)
3500HD single-rear-wheel trailering rating of 17,500 pounds (7,938 kg)
3500HD dual-rear-wheel trailering rating of 23,200 pounds (10,523 kg)

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The second system is a trailer camera system with views that can be activated at any time on the IntelliLink display . GMC’s new dealer-available blind-spot-assist towing package system is compatible with 2014-16 Sierra 1500 and HD truck equipped with the DPN- or DQS-code trailer mirrors.

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The system has three cameras: two side-view cameras integrated with the trailer mirror housings, and one for the rear of the trailer. These offer improved vision on the sides of the truck and trailer. The rear camera is mounted to the top, rearmost edge of the trailer and provides a view of what’s behind the trailer when backing up. This third camera also features infrared lighting for enhanced images in low-light settings. The system can also support a fourth camera to monitor horses, for example.

 

The camera system is available from dealers and starts at $999 not including installation.

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  • 2 months later...

WAIT HOLD THE PRESS RELEASE! Yes a trailer package 17K thru and up to 23K plus in gooseneck trailering. IF you have only 2 axles as the on board trailer brake controler is NOT designed for 3 axles! Fact check on earlier post and GM engineers reply, they will NOT address a remedy or repair! So toss the abive press release into the round file.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Why don't I find this on the Select Vehicle Ordering Guide for 2017 HD trucks?

Also missing (I think) is a sliding rear window.

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