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cmcolfax · 05-17-2015, 08:21 PM

But I wanted to put it out here in the hopes of getting a quick response.

Gotta work on getting my kids to bed, then will come back and seach.

The Rig:

1996 K1500 Suburban LS 5.7L, 4L60E.

Per the window sticker it has the following:

Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment Package
Locking Rear Axle Differential
7,200 LB GVWR
3.42 Rear Axle Ratio
HD Auxiliary Transmission Cooling System

Unfortunately, the truck is not in my driveway right now, so I can't check RPO codes.

I looked at a 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness 24M (24') Travel Trailer today but am concerned about the Burb's ability to tow it.

Title / Registration says trailer weighs 4,935#.

Manufacturer's Tag says GVWR of trailer is 6,600#.

If I use the 10-15% of actual weight formula to figure Tongue Weight, I get 495 - 740#.

If I use the same formula and GVWR of trailer, I get 660 - 990#.

Without my truck here I can con confirm Maximum Tongue Weight or Maximum Towing Capacity.

Anyone able to field this and give me a FACT BASED answer (not "my buddy tows 10,000 lbs with his 1500...).

I want to give the seller an answer tonight...

Thanks!

-CMC-

05-17-2015, 08:21 PM	#1
cmcolfax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 66	*Max Towing Question... I know it's prolly been asked before, and I WILL* search! But I wanted to put it out here in the hopes of getting a quick response. Gotta work on getting my kids to bed, then will come back and seach. The Rig: 1996 K1500 Suburban LS 5.7L, 4L60E. Per the window sticker it has the following: Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment Package Locking Rear Axle Differential 7,200 LB GVWR 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio HD Auxiliary Transmission Cooling System Unfortunately, the truck is not in my driveway right now, so I can't check RPO codes. I looked at a 1998 Fleetwood Wilderness 24M (24') Travel Trailer today but am concerned about the Burb's ability to tow it. Title / Registration says trailer weighs 4,935#. Manufacturer's Tag says GVWR of trailer is 6,600#. If I use the 10-15% of actual weight formula to figure Tongue Weight, I get 495 - 740#. If I use the same formula and GVWR of trailer, I get 660 - 990#. Without my truck here I can con confirm Maximum Tongue Weight or Maximum Towing Capacity. Anyone able to field this and give me a FACT BASED answer (not "my buddy tows 10,000 lbs with his 1500...). I want to give the seller an answer tonight... Thanks! -CMC- __________________ Wow, my sig was old... None of the vehicles listed even exist anymore. Here is the current fleet: DD/Commuter - 1998 VW Jetta, debadged and dressed up like a Wolfsburg Edition 2.slow, 5-speed The Big Girl** - 1996 K1500 Burb, 193+K, unrebuilt everything, second owner, every receipt since purchase including Window Sticker.



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