2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 314

9-30 Driving and Operating camper weight figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating, and the camper's center of gravity (A) should fall within the truck's recommended center of gravity zone (B) when installed. Any accessories or other equipment that are added to the vehicle must be weighed. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of the vehicle. If the slide-in camper and its load weighs less than the CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger. Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of the vehicle. When the truck‐camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total axle loads should not exceed your vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label attached to the rear edge of the driver door. See "Certification/Tire Label" under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑22. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings. See your dealer for more information on curb weights, cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the correct center of gravity zone. Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone When the truck is used to carry a slide‐in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's