2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 339
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. It can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. 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. Vehicle Above the 5,000 lb (2 268 kg) trailer rating, the handling/ trailering suspension is required on two-wheel-drive 1500 series models and the handling/trailering or off-road suspension is required on four-wheel-drive 1500 series models. Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Notice: Using a fifth-wheel or goose-neck hitch device on your vehicle could damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use a fifth-wheel or goose-neck hitch device on your vehicle. Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight **GCWR 3.42 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) C-1500 (2WD) 5300 V8 4.10 8,200 lbs (3 719 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 3.42 7,100 lbs (3 220 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) K-1500 (4WD) 5300 V8 4.10 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) **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 exceeded. 4-65