Silverado 1500 4X4 Crew Cab 5.3 V8 - What Size Camper Can I Tow?

[Bcoyle21]

I am currently in the market for a camper and I am wondering how much weight I can tow. I have 2019 Silverado 1500 RST 5.3 V8 crew cab short bed. From what I can find online I should be “okay”, but really wanted some feedback from those of you that have a similar setup. I am aware the 2500 is the ideal setup, but that will be done the line a bit for me. 

 

Truck Trailering Info:

GVWR 7100lbs

GCWR 15000lbs

GAWR RR 3800lbs

Max Payload 1819lbs

Max Tongue Weight 960lbs

Curb Weight 5281lbs

 

The camper I am looking at has a dry weight of 6300lbs and GVWR of 9,480lbs (no intent to load our camper down or travel with full tanks). Hitch weight of the camper is 680lbs. 32’ 11” tongue to bumper. Really only looking at going camping within 100 miles on the weekends.

 

We typically travel light with basic necessities for hook up campgrounds (clothes, food, chairs). 

any help would be great!

[asilverblazer]

A trailer in that size range should be no problem at all. 

 

Equipment requirements are:

Sway Control

Weight Distribution

Trailer Brake Controller

 

All properly adjusted.