Freebirds Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 I looked at the VIN Decoder for my Chevy Silverado 3500 regarding towing capacity. I'm confused, to say the least, and am hopeful the knowledge here can help decode this. Here are the towing weights as listed on the print out: Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 max Wt Distributing Hitch _ Max Trailer Wt. 8800, 13300, 9200, 13700 lbs 8800.0 min 22600.0 max Fifth Wheel Hitch Max Trailer Wt. 8800, 13300, 9200, 13700 lbs 8800.0 min 22600.0 max What's the maximum I can tow? I was looking at a fifth wheel unit and I know what the salesman told me. I don't trust RV salesmen, with apologies to any on the site. Thanks for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Not enough info to answer. What year Chevy? What engine? What Tranny? What rear end? What body style crew cab or two door cab? We can find your answer with some information. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebirds Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6L engine 6 speed automatic transmission 4.10 rear end Crew cab Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Freebirds said: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6L engine 6 speed automatic transmission 4.10 rear end Crew cab Thanks 2WD or 4WD, box length and SRW or DRW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) Freebirds, we need what Gary asked for too. Thanks Gary! Edited May 23, 2023 by RV_ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 So are we have: 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6L engine 6 speed automatic transmission 4.10 rear end Crew cab Still need: Long bed/Short bed 2 Wheel drive/4WD Single rear wheel or dual rear wheels? Then we can look it up for you and show you where we found your towing specs. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebirds Posted May 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Long bed 4WD Single rear wheels Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Chevy put 3.73 gears in all Duramax. But this is gas so might be different Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 13700 maximum for trailer or fifth wheel/gooseneck. You can find that info on this page. https://media.gm.com/media/ca/en/chevrolet/vehicles/silveradohd/2016.tab1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) The way I read that website his pickup has a 11,000lb. towing capacity; that pickup will run out of carrying capacity before anything else. It's limited by the weight capacity of the SRW load range . For example (since we don't know his tire size), a 235/85R16 load range E tire has a maximum load capacity of 3,040#. Which means the rear axle has a maximum capacity of 6,080# for a SRW pickup. Crew cab, 8’ box (4WD) with single rear wheels: 6.0L: 4990 / 11000 6.6L: 5262 / 11600 Towing specs are listed in the owners manual. Edited May 24, 2023 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebirds Posted May 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thanks to the collective wisdom here. I was looking at a fifth wheel toy hauler and the salesman was telling me about how me truck could haul a much heavier fifth wheel unit than a trailer. I learned long ago never to trust a salesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) I don't remember the exact numbers to look for but in the glove box on most if not all Chev trucks there is a decall with the build codes for that vehicle and the one for the rear end like g5 or g4 or somethiing. One means 3:73 and one means 4:10. There are other but that is the ones I was concerned about. Like stated most modern chev diesels have 3:73. update GT5 4:10 GT4-3:73 GT2-2:29 GT1-2:56 and there are others Edited May 24, 2023 by bigjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Just got here and Gary answered it. I don't trust RV salesman at all on towing capacities. They are right that you can tow almost anything with a pickup on flat ground. But emergency stops and stopping on a downhill run? I look forward to your future posts. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 Generally you can to a heavier travel trailer than a 5er due to the increase hitch/pin weight on the 5er. SRW trucks reach the cargo capacity or rear axle GAWR well before they reach the towing limits. And remember you can always tell when an RV or auto salesperson is not telling the truth...he or she will move their lips every time. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 Excerpt: "The truth is, there's more to choosing a vehicle/trailer combo than matching a vague idea of your max tow capacity to the largest trailer within this limit. Below, we'll go over a few important factors your dealership probably didn't mention: your vehicle configuration, your payload, and your wheelbase ratio. All of these factors are just as important in determining how big of a trailer you can safely tow. In this article: Towing Term Glossary How Much Towing Capacity Do I Need, and How Do I Calculate It? What Is My Payload? What Is My Wheelbase?" Source: https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-much-trailer-can-I-tow.aspx This next video is excellent. Fifth wheels are more stable on the road if you have enough truck. I towed with a Ram 1 ton diesel Dually towing ~ 12k-12.5pounds. Safe Travels! Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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