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jjdurrant

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Hey all, I have a 2016 1500 with the towing package, 3.42 rear end. I understand it is rated for 9100lbs. I have a camper that I want to start pulling around.. not far, maybe a hour here and there and I am in MN so flat land mostly. I plan to get the equalizer hitch as well.. Below are the specs on the trailer.... should i be ok assuming just me in truck and camper is mostly empty?

 

Hitch Weight 912

Axle Weight 6996

UVW 7958

GVWR 9600

CCC (Cargo Capacity) 1642

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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You will have to stay under your GVWR of the trailer, so carry light to your destination. GM calls for 10-15% total trailer weight as tongue weight so watch your remaining truck payload. Check the tire load label, driver's door jamb for your truck's payload rating.

aseibel Senior Enthusiast

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If you go camping alone with no beer, water or other supplies- yeah, you will just squeak by.

 

Realistically that camper is pushing the limits of your truck. Do people pull that size camper with a half-ton? sure they do. I laugh at them going down I-94 with the nose in the air. You'll probly still make it to your destination just fine, just be very careful of stopping distance and wind. (And engine size doesn't change your brakes either.)

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

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Towing or carrying at maximum limits is never a good idea, imo. You will probably be safe especially if you travel with a minimal load but I'd be keeping my eyes open for a lighter trailer or a 2500 series truck. I doubt you will feel relaxed while driving with this current combination!

seamus2154 Enthusiast

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That's pushing it. Heavy on the hitch too. Which pushes the limits of your rear tires. Your into 2500 territory.

L86 All Terrain Senior Enthusiast

L86 All Terrain

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My 15 ext cab 6'6" 4x4 6.2L non max tow has a GVWR of 7,900. The truck weighs 5600 with full fuel, me and about 100lbs worth of gear. This gives me 2300lbs of total payload given I dont exceed 3900lbs on either axle. Your 900lb tongue weight is well inside your trucks capability, which would easily be ~1150-1200lb on a conventional trailer with equalizer hitch. 5600lbs x 40% (assuming 60/40 weight distribution) gives you empty rear axle weight of 2240lb, 3950-2240= 1710 theorical loaded rear axle weight. The 5.3L crewcab 8spd 3.42 4x4 max tow is rated (estimated) at 10,800 total conventional trailer capacity with equalizer hitch and a gross combined weight rating of 16,900lbs (with just you and gas, beer, about 11,300 trailer weight). These GVW ratings are typically based off the P rated tires they put on these trucks at the factory, maybe max tows get good tires automatically, a LT- D or E rated tire is needed for safe towing, the wider the tire, less ground pressure, improved felt towing ability. Remember its not usually the weight of what you are pulling that generally makes for sketchy towing, it is where and how that weight is positioned (and the elements of nature). With a weight distributing hitch on a LT275, your truck will pull that trailer comfortably and with ease in the descriped territory. Here is a link to a GM tow guide if need any other insight or tips on towing and weight distribution. http://www.gmfleet.com/content/dam/gmfleet/global/master/nscwebsite/en/Home/Resources/02_pdf/2017-chevrolet-trailering-and-towing-guide.pdf

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Hey all, I have a 2016 1500 with the towing package, 3.42 rear end. I understand it is rated for 9100lbs. I have a camper that I want to start pulling around.. not far, maybe a hour here and there and I am in MN so flat land mostly. I plan to get the equalizer hitch as well.. Below are the specs on the trailer.... should i be ok assuming just me in truck and camper is mostly empty?

 

Hitch Weight 912

Axle Weight 6996

UVW 7958

GVWR 9600

CCC (Cargo Capacity) 1642

Our rig is about 9000# depending on load.

I have a max tow 6.2

Hitch weight is 200ish Lb less

 

By the numbers you are real close.

It will not be fun to tow, but if you spend time on the balance and hitch distribution it is doable

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