2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 324

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 the driver and one passenger are 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. Above the 5,000 Ibs. (2 268 kg) trailer rating, the handlinghrailering suspension is required on C-1500 models and the handlinghrailering or off-road suspension is required on K-1500 models. Nofice: Your vehicle was not designed to be used with a fifth-wheel hitch device. Using such a device could result in damage to the vehicle. These damages would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty. *Tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of trailer weight, up to 1,000 Ib. (454 kg) maximum. **The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be 1 exceeded. I . . 4-6 1