2007 Tahoe Tow Capacity Question . . . Help Needed

[ag95]

We are looking to buy a travel trailer and before we buy I want to make sure we target a trailer that is light enough. I've got lots of opinions from the travel trailer salesmen, which I don't trust.

 

I checked the owner's manual and it shows 6200 lbs for the total trailer weight. Then I called the dealership to see what they would say and the service writer told me 7700 lbs. I'm not sure which one to believe, and I'm hoping the 7700 is right. That would give us more trailer selections. I want to target a trailer that is at least 1000 lbs below which ever number is right.

 

The owners manual shows the gross combined vehicle weight as 12,000 lbs. The service writer said he didn't have that information.

 

No matter what I will get an equalizer hitch for weight distribution and sway control.

 

Can the group help me figure out which one to believe (owners' manual or Chevy dealership)?

 

Vehicle Info:

2007 Tahoe LTZ

5.3L V8 Flex Fuel

3.42 Axle

2WD

20" wheels

Smooth Ride suspension

Heavy Duty Trailering package (per sticker) - I don't think this includes a transmission cooler.

Early model year vehicle (we bought it in Oct. 2008 and it had been sitting on the lot for over a year)

[RyanbabZ71]

Per the dealer brochure the 2wd 5.3 is rated at GVWR of 7100. The payload is 1812.

[ag95]

Per the dealer brochure the 2wd 5.3 is rated at GVWR of 7100. The payload is 1812.

 

The 7100 GVWR matches up with the door jam label and the window sticker. I didn't see payload and not sure how that helps me figure out if trailer weight is 6200 or 7700 lbs. Can you help me connect the dots Ryan? Thanks!

 

Also, thanks for moving the topic to the right location.

[RyanbabZ71]

WITHOUT K5L (heavy duty cooling pkg)

Max Trailer Weight kg (lb)

Ball Hitch: 2676 (5900)

Fifth Wheel: N/A (N/A)

GCWR Kg (lb): 5216 (11500

 

WITH K5L

Max Trailer Weight kg (lb)

Ball Hitch: 3810 (8400) (required equipment: K5L)

Fifth Wheel: N/A (N/A)

GCWR Kg (lb): 6350 (14000)

 

Engine Transmission Axle Ratio Max Trailer Weight kg(lb) GCWR kg(lb) Required Equipment

Name Horsepower Torque (lb.-ft.) Ball Hitch Fifth Wheel

Vortec 5.3L V8 320 @ 5200 340 @ 4200 N/A [3.42] 2676(5900) N/A 5216(11500)

Vortec 5.3L V8 320 @ 5200 340 @ 4200 N/A [3.42] 3810(8400) N/A 6350(14000) K5L

 

 

Sounds like I have the same as you except mine is an 08. I do not have the K5L option (check your glovebox)