What are you towing with your 2014?

JamGear · February 6, 2015

Curious.....I too have the cc configuration. In 2014 the gvwr is 7200...in 15 it bumps to 7600. Where do you get 7350?

The 3.73 rear adds another 150lbs of payload capability. The 7600lb payload you referred to is likely the 2WD. There is a 400lb difference in payload capability between the 2WD and the 4WD.

JamGear · February 6, 2015

You also need to meet the maximum trailer rating.

Max trailer tow rating for 5th wheel is 11,200 for a 2014 5.3L 4wd 3.73 (if you have a double cab, less for a reg cab)

Your trailer is 4200 lbs over the rating.

http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2014&addOptions=true&regionID=1&divisionID=1&vehicleID=14682&section=trailer_specs&pagenum=2&butID=8

That is a cool link. Thanks.

Maybe you read my chart incorrectly. My total overall trailer weight is 10,124lbs. This leaves me 1,076lbs UNDER the 11,200 max. Did I miss something?

JamGear · February 6, 2015

Ho Lee fuk. You need to hit a scale and check your numbers. You're basing this all on the brochure number which I guarantee are wrong. My trailer said dry weight of 5200ish...I hit a sCale on my way home and found it was about 500 over the brochure weight. Truck as well will differ from advertised

Your hitch weight you wrote was the dry based on an average. 5th wheels generally have a hitch weight of 20% of the calculated weigh . If you figure your trailer weighs 10124 then your hitch I bet is closer to 2,000 lbs not 1600 which puts you way over.

Granted, you may feel like it tows well, and I'm sure it handles it, that's a lot of trailer and gvw for a 1500.

Not hating as I tow at or 20 lbs over my gvw (cconfirmed on a scale)

Keep in mind that the 20% rule-of-thumb for 5th wheel hitch weights assume a long overhang and or greater lengths. My 5th wheel is a short nose at 33'. Granted, I am indeed pushing it. If I was towing this set up full-time or a majority of the miles the truck is driven, I would be going out to get a 2500 immediately.

Right now this truck is my daily driver. So having the smaller engine gets me better mileage than the HDs and allot more nimbleness on the road. When I do pull the 5th wheel, I drive conservatively; always mindful that my 1500 will not perform as well as a 2500 under extremes. So the trick, when pushing the envelope, is to drive mindfully to avoid and preempt getting into extreme conditions.

calgator73 · February 6, 2015

The 3.73 rear adds another 150lbs of payload capability. The 7600lb payload you referred to is likely the 2WD. There is a 400lb difference in payload capability between the 2WD and the 4WD.

For 2014, regardless of the gawr the max gvwr is 7200. Even max tow. Have you weighed your truck or used the weight calculator? What does your payload sticker say? (That would indicate gvwr-actual weight)

Jon A · February 6, 2015

Since it was increased to 7600 for 2015 without actually changing anything mechanical (just their switching to a different rating system) I personally wouldn't sweat it that much.

JamGear · February 6, 2015

I have created a new topic for this http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/169256-towing-in-the-extreme-my-2014-1500-33-5th-wheel-rv/

redwngr · February 6, 2015

That is a cool link. Thanks.

Maybe you read my chart incorrectly. My total overall trailer weight is 10,124lbs. This leaves me 1,076lbs UNDER the 11,200 max. Did I miss something?

You're correct -- I must have been looking at the combo weight as the trailer weight.

You're still close to the 11,200.

What do your door jam stickers show for axle ratings?

Anyway, hope the chart is useful.

[email protected] · February 7, 2015

Didn't see the new thread..delete

Timayz · February 9, 2015

2014 MB Sports B52 23'.

smcgillis10 · February 12, 2015

I'll be going to slc utah on Saturday and going to be bringing home An 80s chevy truck. Gonna throw it on my trailer about 200 miles. Weight is found to be around 6-7000#.

Hauled a few cars back and fourth 100 miles. Did it fine. Parleys summit is going to be fun tho. I see a 50mph hill there.

Here's two different explorers.

Airbag stretch. (These are made for a 3/4 ton dodge. Made my own mounts and put my filler necks in my licence plate.

Mike1220 · February 12, 2015

I'll be going to slc utah on Saturday and going to be bringing home An 80s chevy truck. Gonna throw it on my trailer about 200 miles. Weight is found to be around 6-7000#.

Hauled a few cars back and fourth 100 miles. Did it fine. Parleys summit is going to be fun tho. I see a 50mph hill there.

Here's two different explorers.

Airbag stretch. (These are made for a 3/4 ton dodge. Made my own mounts and put my filler necks in my licence plate.

Very slick location for the fillers!

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M J · February 17, 2015

Agreed on the U-Haul trailers!

i know it is a huge no no but i have always wondered about backing a vehicle up on a uhaul trailer because of this

JerryCanada · February 17, 2015

i know it is a huge no no but i have always wondered about backing a vehicle up on a uhaul trailer because of this

I'd still rather having the weight on the truck for traction purposes. If I wouldn't have had the leveling kit on my truck it would have probably been sitting straight.

M J · February 24, 2015

Great success with the 10" drop hitch

smcgillis10 · February 28, 2015

i know it is a huge no no but i have always wondered about backing a vehicle up on a uhaul trailer because of this

Very bad idea. You want the higher weight forward of the trailer axle so that your traitor doesn't starts swaying. I almost wreaked my new truck because of that.