2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 353
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Manual
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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. Vehicle* C-1500 (2WD)* 4800 V8 5300 V8 5300 V8 (Extended Models) Vehicle* K-1500 (4 WD)* 4800 V8 5300 V8 5300 V8 (Extended Models) 3.42 4.10 3.42 4.10 3.42 4.10 3.23 3.73 3.23 3.73 3.42 4.10 Axle Ratio Axle Ratio 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 cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. GCWR 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) GCWR 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 4-65 Maximum Trailer Weight 5,700 lbs (2 585 kg) 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 492 kg) 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg) 8,400 lbs (3 810 kg) Maximum Trailer Weight 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 401 kg) 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg) 7,200 lbs (3 265 kg) 8,200 lbs (3 719 kg)