2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 341

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 cargoin the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. I Vehicle* I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight 5,700 Ibs. (2 585 kg) (3 039 kg) 6,700 Ibs. (3 039 kg) 7,700 Ibs. (3 492 kg) kg) (3 356 8,400 Ibs. (3 810 kg) I GCWR 11,000 Ibs. (4 994 kg) 12,000 Ibs. (5 448 kg) 6,700 Ibs. 12,000 Ibs. (5 448 kg) 13,000 Ibs. (5 902 kg) 13,000 Ibs. (5 902 kg) 14,000 Ibs. (6 356 kg) (454 kg). I C-1500 (2WD)* I 4800 V8 5300 V8 1 V8 5300 (SuburbanNukon XL) I Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the trailer weight up to 1,000 Ibs 4-62