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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,
speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and
how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all
important. And, it can also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Use one of the following charts to determine how much
your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle
model and options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required
trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle
must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.
Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR
C-1500 (2WD)*
4800 V8
3.42
3.73
5,700 lbs. (2 585 kg)
6,700 lbs. (3 039 kg)
11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg)
12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg)
5300 V8
3.42
3.73
6,700 lbs. (3 039 kg)
7,700 lbs. (3 492 kg)
12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs. (5 897 kg)
5300 V8
(Extended Models)
3.73
4.10
7,400 lbs. (3 356 kg)
8,400 lbs. (3 810 kg)
13,000 lbs. (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs. (6 350 kg)
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