2014 Chevrolet TrAIlerING GUIDe - Fifth Wheel St.
2014 chevrolet TRAILERING GUIDETable of contents02 SELECTING A VEHICLE/Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings10 SILVERADO Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS03 VEHICLES AND HITCHES1104 TRAILERING BASICS12 SILVERADO HD Fifth-wheel/gooseneck TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS05 Important information about TRAILERING13 TAHOE, SUBURBAN AND EQUINOX TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS06 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU start TRAILERing14 TRAVERSE AND EXPRESS passenger van TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS08 Trailering TechnologIES15 Express Cargo Van Trailer Weight Ratings09 SILVERADO CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS16 DINGHY TOWINGSILVERADO HD conventional TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
02SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS (LBS.)1Cruze2EquinoxTraverseExpress 1500 Passenger VanExpress 1500 Cargo VanSuburbanTahoeExpress 2500 Passenger 001 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevrolet dealer for additional details.2 Towing not recommended on Eco ,00016,00015,00014,0005,200Express 2500/3500 Cargo VanSilverado 3500HD13,0003,50010,000Silverado 2500HD12,0001,000Express 3500 Passenger VanSilverado 02,0001,0000The chart below gives you an idea of the maximum amount of weight you can confidently and safely trailer with different Chevrolet models when your vehicle is properly equipped.When determining the total weight of trailer and cargo, include the weight of any additional passengers and optional equipment (driver weight and base equipment are already included).See pages 09–15 for maximum trailer weight ratings by specific model.
03Vehicles and hitchesHitch Ball on Step-BumperFifth-Wheel HitchSELECTING THE RIGHT HITCH Choosing the right hitch andmaking the proper electrical connections affects how yourvehicle handles, corners and brakes, and allows you to alertother drivers of your intentions. Before selecting a hitch ortrailering package, you should be familiar with the weightratings specific to your Chevrolet vehicle, which are detailedon pages 09–15.SELECTING TRAILERING EQUIPMENT Most Chevrolet vehiclesoffer a variety of standard and available equipment forenhanced trailering performance. Aside from the equipmentdescribed below, features such as heavy-duty cooling andextendable trailering mirrors may be available. See yourChevrolet dealer for more information on the model you’reinterested in.WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH This consists of a hitch ball mountedto a step-bumper or draw bar. Hitch balls are available in arange of sizes. Make sure that the diameter of your hitch ballmatches your trailer coupler. Also check that the ball meetsor exceeds the gross trailer weight rating.Hitch Ball on Draw BarHITCHES It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. If you’ll be towing a trailer that requires a weightdistributing hitch, be sure to use a frame-mounted,weight-distributing hitch1 and sway control of theproper size If you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicleto install a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes if youever remove the hitch. If they’re not sealed, dirt, waterand deadly carbon monoxide from the exhaust can getinto your vehiclefiFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING Some Silverado models can beequipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, butnote that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame.Do not use the pickup bed for additional support. For properkingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer,the hitch must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed(over or slightly) ahead of the rear axle centerlineWEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH This hitch type distributes thetrailer tongue load by using spring bars to shift some of thehitch weight forward onto the tow vehicle’s front axle andrearward to the trailer’s axles. Fifth-wheel trailer kingpin loads are higher thanconventional trailer tongue loads, so pay careful attentionto the truck’s payload capacity and rear axle weight ratingsFIFTH-WHEEL HITCH AND GOOSENECK HITCH These are designedfor heavy trailering. Located in the bed of the truck, thesehitches position the trailer’s kingpin weight over, or slightly infront of, the truck’s rear axle. Fifth-wheel and gooseneckhitches are most frequently used with travel trailers, horsetrailers and other large trailers. Your Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximumallowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth-wheeltrailering application. The weight of any additionalequipment and all passengers other than the driver mustbe subtracted from the payload weight to determine themaximum kingpin load available1 Not required on Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD.Gooseneck HitchWeight-Distributing Hitch with Sway CoverWIRING HARNESS This allows you to connect the electricalcomponents of your trailer, such as turn signals and brakelights, to the trailering vehicle. Select Silverado models andall Suburban and Tahoe models feature a seven-pin wiringharness to streamline hookup of trailer lighting and brakes,and a bussed electrical center makes it easier to connect theintegrated trailer brake controller.TRAILER BRAKES These are required above a 2,000-lb. trailerweight on Silverado, Tahoe, Avalanche and Suburban, and abovea 1,000-lb. trailer weight on all other models. The most commontrailer braking systems are surge brakes (found primarily on boattrailers) and electric brakes (often used on travel trailers, horsetrailers and car haulers). Surge brakes are a self-containedhydraulic brake system on the trailer, activated duringdeceleration as the trailer coupler pushes on the hitch ball.An electric trailer brake system uses a brake control unitmounted inside the trailering vehicle; it operates by sensingthe vehicle brakes and then applying the trailer brakes.SERIES In general, a higher series number in a model indicatesa greater load-carrying capacity. In addition, a vehicle with ahigher series number typically has a stronger frame, stiffersuspension and higher-capacity brakes, increasing thevehicle’s ability to trailer heavy loads.
04trailering basicsTowing a trailer involves all major vehicle systems of yourChevrolet vehicle. Easy and safe trailering requires a properlyequipped vehicle, additional trailering equipment and anappropriate trailer. It also requires loading both the vehicleand trailer properly, using safe driving techniques, meetingregional legal requirements, and following break-in andmaintenance schedules. The vehicle owner is responsible forobtaining the proper equipment (hitch ball, hitch type of theproper size and capacity) required to safely tow both thetrailer and the load that will be towed. For more information,consult your Owner’s Manual or speak to a trailering expert atyour Chevrolet dealer. These charts will assist in determininghow to best equip your Chevrolet vehicle for trailering. To helpyou understand the charts, consider these trailering factors:RGAWR AND GVWR Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot causevehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating(RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratingscan be found on the certification label located on the driverdoor or doorframe.GCWR The Gross Combination Weight Rating is the totalallowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer.TRAILER WEIGHT RATING This rating is determined bysubtracting the tow vehicle’s weight (curb weight) from theGross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Base vehicle (curb)weight plus driver is used, so additional passengers, equipmentand cargo weight reduce this rating.Trailer ClassificationTypical ExamplesNOTE The safety steps described here are by no means theonly precautions to be taken when trailering. See the Owner’sManual for your Chevrolet vehicle for additional guidelines andtrailering tips.TRAILERING CAUTION If you don’t use the correct equipmentand drive properly, you can lose control of your vehicle whenyou pull a trailer. If the trailer is too heavy, your vehicle brakesmay be less effective. You and your passengers could beseriously injured. Pull a trailer only after you have read theinformation in this guide and followed the steps on thefollowing pages.Typical gross trailer weight ExamplesTypical Hitch Type 1Light-Duty (I)Folding camping trailer, snowmobiles and personal watercraft trailers (trailer and cargo combined)Up to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weightWeight-carrying hitchMedium-Duty (II)Single-axle trailers up to 18 ft., open utility trailers and small speedboats2,001–3,500 lbs. gross trailer weightWeight-carrying hitchHeavy-Duty (III)Dual- or single-axle trailers, larger boats and enclosed utility trailers3,501–5,000 lbs. gross trailer weightWeight-carrying hitch2 or weight-distributing hitchExtra Heavy-Duty (IV)Two-horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational trailers5,001–10,000 lbs. gross trailer weightWeight-distributing hitch2 or fifth-wheel hitchMaximum Heavy-Duty (V)Largest horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational or commercial trailers10,001 lbs.-and-above gross trailer weightWeight-distributing hitch,2 fifth-wheel hitch or gooseneck hitch1 Represents minimum recommended hitches. Please refer to your trailer’s Owner’s Manual or ask your Chevrolet dealer. 2 Not required on Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD.
05 Important Information About TraileringThe information below is intended to give you somedetails about the trailer ratings on your vehicle and away to ensure that the vehicle you use can handle theload you want to pull.loaded trailer). For conventional trailering, a tongue weightthat is 10% of the loaded trailer weight is used. For fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailering, a tongue weight that is 16.7% of theloaded trailer weight is used.Trailer Weight Ratings and Gross CombinationWeight Ratings Chevrolet engineers perform extensiveHow to Keep Your Load Within the Capabilities ofYour Vehicle To be sure that your trailering combination istesting of acceleration, handling, braking, and thermal andstructural performance to determine the Gross CombinationWeight Rating (GCWR) and the trailer weight rating for yourvehicle. The GCWR is the total allowable weight of thecompletely loaded vehicle and trailer including anypassengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. You shouldnot exceed the GCWR of your vehicle when you tow a trailer.appropriate for your vehicle, you must first obtain the weightof your specific vehicle, with all the optional equipment youordered. You can take your vehicle to a weigh station to getthis figure, or you can see your dealer who can help youcalculate this figure based on the weight of the options youordered. You can then subtract the weight of your vehiclefrom the GCWR. The difference between the two is thecapacity you have available for your cargo, passengers, trailer,load and any other equipment you might use to set up yourtrailer. Put another way, your GCWR should always be greaterthan or equal to the weight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo,trailer (with equipment) and load.Chevrolet also calculates and publishes a trailer weightrating for each model or series of Chevrolet vehicles forcomparison purposes. The trailer weight rating is notspecific to an individual vehicle and is most useful forcomparing product lines to one another to help you selecta product that will meet your needs. When you buy avehicle, you should ensure that the total load (includingpassengers, cargo and equipment) you intend to pull withit will be less than the trailer weight rating of the vehicle.Because the trailer weight rating is calculated for a line ofvehicles, rather than an individual load situation, somestandardized assumptions are made when calculating thetrailer weight rating. First, the base curb weight of that typeof vehicle is used (the weight of a standard equipped vehiclewithout any options). Second, it is assumed that there is onlyone person in the vehicle (the driver) who weighs 150 lbs.Third, it is assumed there is a certain tongue weight for theload (a tongue weight is the weight of only the tongue of theIt is also important that your vehicle and your traileringcombination do not exceed the tongue weight, Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) or Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating(RGAWR) limitations for your vehicle. The only way to be sureto not exceed any of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicleand trailer combination, fully loaded for the trip, gettingindividual weights for each of these items. This can be doneat a weigh station with a multi-platform scale.The tongue weight for your trailer is the downward forceof the coupler of the trailer on the vehicle hitch. You cancalculate the tongue weight by placing the tongue of thetrailer on an appropriate scale. For conventional trailering,the tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of the loaded trailerweight. For fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailering, the tongueweight should be 15% to 25% of the loaded trailer weight.The GVWR is the maximum amount the vehicle itself shouldweigh, including the as-equipped weight of the vehicle plusthe cargo, passengers and trailer tongue weight. Put anotherway, the GVWR should always be greater than or equal to theweight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.Finally, the RGAWR is the maximum allowable weight the rearaxle can carry. You can weigh your fully loaded vehicle andtrailer at a multi-platform weigh station to determine theweight on the rear axle of the vehicle and ensure that you donot exceed the RGAWR. You can find both the GVWR and theRGAWR on the Certification/Tire label, which is found on therear edge of the driver door.Change is Coming The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)has recently announced some new guidelines for trailerratings. General Motors will therefore be changing its ratingsin the next few years. GM has tested and prepared ratings tothe new SAE standard and is ready to implement the newratings when it won’t create consumer confusion aboutcomparisons of vehicles commonly used for trailering. At thispoint, key competitors are continuing to use their existingratings for 2014 model year pickups, so GM has decided thatretaining the existing rating system for the 2014 model yearwill reduce confusion for dealers and customers.Please always refer to your Owner’s Manual for moreinformation on trailering and on how to drive using a trailer.
06 things you should know before you start traileringBEfore You TrailerSAFETY CHAINS Always attach safety chains between yourvehicle and your trailer and cross them under the tongue ofthe trailer so that the tongue will be less likely to drop if thetrailer should separate from the hitch. Leave enough slack inthe chains so you can corner without the chains impeding themovement of the trailer. Do not allow safety chains to drag onthe ground.LOADING YOUR TRAILER Load your trailer to attain a 10%–15%tongue weight. A good rule of thumb is to distribute 60% of theload over the front half of the trailer and evenly from side toside. Loads sitting either too far forward or too far back in thetrailer can create unstable trailering conditions —such as trailersway — at highway speeds and during heavy braking. Once thetrailer has been loaded and the weight is distributed properly,all cargo should be secured to prevent the load from shifting.SAFETY CHECKLIST Before starting out on a trip, double-check the hitch and platform, the hitch nuts and bolts, mirroradjustments, safety chains, and vehicle and trailer lights.Make sure that a sway-control device is installed, if required,and that the device is working properly (see charts on pages09–15). Check tire pressure on both the tow vehicle and thetrailer. If your trailer has electric brakes, test them bymanually engaging the brake controller while the vehicle ismoving slowly. Check to see that the breakaway switch, ifavailable, is connected and functioning properly. Finally, makecertain that all loads are secure.On the roadACCELERATING/BRAKING Avoid overworking your engine whentrailering by applying gradual pressure on the accelerator.Allow your vehicle to safely reach a comfortable driving speed.Give yourself extra time and room when merging ontohighways. Braking when pulling a trailer requires extradistance. Allow ample room to come to a safe stop. A goodmeasure for determining a safe following distance is to allowone vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicleahead of you for every 10 mph of speed. When braking, usefirm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.CORNERING The turning radius of a trailer is typically muchsmaller than that of your vehicle; therefore, a trailer may hitsoft shoulders, curbs, trees or other objects when makingtight turns. Taking turns sharply can also cause the trailer tostrike against and damage the tow vehicle. When approachinga sharp corner, brake sooner than normal to reduce vehiclespeed before entering the turn. Drive the vehicle slightly pastthe normal turning point then firmly turn the steering wheel.By cornering at a wider angle, both the vehicle and trailershould safely clear the inside of the turn.CONTROLLING TRAILER SWAY Sway refers to instability of thetrailer relative to the tow vehicle, and often results fromimproper weight distribution, excessive speed or overloading.Other factors that can cause sway are crosswinds, poorvehicle maintenance and road conditions. Trying to steer outof sway will likely make it worse. Speed is a major contributorto trailer sway, so you need to slow the vehicle — braking,however, could lead to a jackknife or other loss of control.PASSING When passing, allow additional time and distance tosafely pass the other vehicle. Signal your intention to pass wellin advance and, when reentering the lane after passing, makecertain your trailer is clear of the vehicle you have passed.Never pass on hills or around curves.To control swayBACKING UP To back up a trailer, place one hand at the six Activate electric trailer brakes (if equipped) by hand, untilthe sway condition stopso’clock position on the steering wheel. To move the trailer tothe left, move your hand to the left. To move the trailer to theright, move your hand to the right. Back up slowly and movethe steering wheel in small increments to help maintaincontrol. To assist in backing up, it is helpful to have someoneoutside the vehicle to guide you. Make certain you can seeyour spotter at all times. Use the vehicle brakes to come to a complete stopDRIVING ON GRADES Before going down a steep grade, reduce Hold the steering wheel as steady as possible Release the accelerator but do not touch the brake pedalYou should then pull your vehicle to the side of the road andattempt to determine the cause of the instability. Check thecargo load for shifting and improper weight distribution.Check tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer and thecondition of the suspension and shocks. If the sway wascaused by strong winds, wait for conditions to improve beforecontinuing your trip.Finally, some trailers can be equipped with anti-sway devices.Contact the manufacturer of your trailer for availability.your speed and shift the transmission into a lower gear. Thisprovides “engine braking” and reduces the need to brake forlong periods. Chevrolet crossover, SUV and pickup modelsequipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission have a gradebraking feature in the transmission which can do this for you.See your dealer or Owner’s Manual for additional information.When driving up a steep incline, shift to a lower gear for moretorque to maintain speed and avoid lugging. Lugging occurswhen the vehicle’s engine stutters because it needs to be in alower gear. Crest the hill no faster than the speed at which youwant to descend and in the gear you expect
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VEHICLES AND HITCHES 3 Receiver Hitch Hitch Ball on Step-Bumper Weight-Distributing Hitch with Sway Control Fifth-Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 1 Not required on Silverado 2500 HD or 3500 HD. Selecting Trailering Equipment Most Chevrolet vehicles offer a variety of standard and available equipment for enhanced trailering performance.
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