2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 285

Driving and Operating and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400−750 (5x150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined 9-17 weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑77 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Example 1 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs) Example 2 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs)