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First - Unknown if I am listing this topic in the correct area. I apologize in advance if I am not. Please, inform so I may correct. My pick up truck came through with Tire & Load Rating sticker in the door jamb only. Nothing pertaining to the Vehicle Weights or Ratings. The only beneficial information I found on the door frame listed the Payload or weight of cargo & passenger at 1726 lbs. I own a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Double Cab 4WD w/5.3L V8 engine rear axle ratio 3.42. The Tow Rating as listed by the Good Sam Towing Guide is 9200 lbs. I am a little puzzled as to why my weight rating sticker was not on my drivers door. After writing to the dealership / manufacturer all I received was the Curb Weight at 5263 lbs, GVWR at 7200 lbs, and GAWR /FT-RR (front & rear) both at 3950 lbs. My vehicle build out sheet and VIN Decoder are useless. After looking up my GCWR online, I found a generalized weight for my vehicle at 15,000 lbs. Unknown if this weight is correct for my truck. I currently own a Hitch which is rated at 1200/12000 lbs . I am guessing 1200/12000 is max 1200 lb hitch maximum weight and 12000 lbs maximum trailer load. I would like to purchase a Travel Trailer and know my truck limits, since dealers seldom know or care. I am not even sure of the weights given by the dealer or manufacturer are correct. Maybe someone can help clear up this confusion so I will know what I will be able to tow and remain safe or within limits. I was trying to fill in the weights on the Travel Trailer Weight Calculator at http://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-tt.shtml which was recommended to me. Some calculations I am missing regarding my towing limits are - > Tow Vehicle Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight Rating = > Tow Vehicle Maximum Tongue Weight Rating = > Tow Vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) = I am hoping someone can help me locate or calculate these weights. Maybe there is a better online calculator. Any help one can supply will be greatly appreciated. I hate guessing or approximating. I do realize weighing my vehicle is best, but finding a location close by along with time involved does not work into factor very easy. Thank-you in advance