Max towing question...

[BLOWN PONY]

This may be a dumb question, but...
I'm trying to decide what the max towing weight of my 2015 1500 Silverado is before going camper shopping. Problem is, everywhere I look l find drastically different numbers.
I'm positive my truck should be able to pull a 18' 4400lb camper, but my jamb sticker says differently. I've got to be reading something wrong on there.

I can post a picture of my frame sticker if that helps.

 

[rotor_powerd]

Door sticker will tell you what you need to know. Post up a picture if you need some help interpreting

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

Post a pic of the sticker on your truck showing payload, gvcwr, etc - that’s ultimately correct. The advertised towing ability is horse shit

 

[BLOWN PONY]

Saying the upload file is too large for the server to process... ?

The numbers are:
GVWR - 7,200
GAWR FRT - 3,950
GAWR RR - 3,950

 

[rotor_powerd]

Those are vehicle numbers…. So you can have 3950 pounds on either axle for a total of 7200. Assuming the truck weighs around 5000 or so, you have more than enough room for tongue weight of a trailer you describe plus people and stuff in the truck. The number you’ll want to find is GCWR - that will give you a max weight for total truck and trailer.

 

[BLOWN PONY]

Those are the only numbers on my door sticker pertaining to weight though.
Also, 3950x2 is 7900, not 7200?

 

[Blk04L]

What engine do you have? 5.3/4.3/6.2?

Double cab, crew? Gears?


I can't imagine any modern full size truck not towing at least 6k lb.

 

[rotor_powerd]

Whoops. That’s what happens when you don’t do math. So 3950 on either axle or 7200 total.

This site appears to give you the info you need for your truck’s spec. I’m sure you will be more than fine pulling the trailer you describe in the first post

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

towingcap.com

 

[BLOWN PONY]

What engine do you have? 5.3/4.3/6.2?

Double cab, crew? Gears?


I can't imagine any modern full size truck not towing at least 6k lb.

5.3
4wd LT Crew cab
3.42 gear

 

[Tractorman]

Towing guide

This shows you should have at least 14,000 gross combined weight.

 

[Blk04L]

5.3
4wd LT Crew cab
3.42 gear

With that combo I've seen 9,100lb-9,200lb max depending on options.

The link @Tractorman posted shows 15,000lb GCWR for a crew cab with 3.42 gears and 4x4.

 

[BLOWN PONY]

10-4 fellas.
I knew the truck could handle it- just couldn't figure out how to prove it to myself.
Thanks!

 

[HuntFishCobra]

You’re shopping in the right ballpark. My 15 3.5 eco f150 could pull our 6k dry TT but the tail was wagging the dog a little bit especially on i35 haha. Had to keep it around 65 mph for safety.

LT tires and good rear shocks will work wonders.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

10-4 fellas.
I knew the truck could handle it- just couldn't figure out how to prove it to myself.
Thanks!

You just need to see what the truck ACTUALLY weighs on the rear axle empty to make sure the hitch weight doesn’t put you over. Sounds like you’re probably ok but that’s what gets people. Frequently the truck runs out of payload due to weight on the hitch long before you hit the max towing weight.

Passengers and gear in the truck eat into that payload number quickly