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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.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the
driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it
has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of
additional optional equipment, passengers, cargo in
the tow vehicle and the loaded trailer weight must not
exceed the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).
Use the following chart to determine how much your
vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model
and options.
Engine Axle
Ratio
Max.
Trailer Wt.
Gross
Combination
Wt. Rating
* 6000 V8 3.73 8,500 lbs.
(3 856 kg)
14,000 lbs.
(6 350 kg)
4.10 10,500 lbs.
(4 763 kg)
16,000 lbs.
(7 257 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent
to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg)
maximum. Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight
15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight
1,500 lb. (680 kg) maximum.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163
-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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