2020 Chevrolet Trailering Guide
2020 TRAILERING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS1SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 2VEHICLES AND HITCHES 3WIRING AND TRAILERING BRAKES 4TRAILERING BASICS 5IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAILERING 6THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING 7TRAILERING TECHNOLOGIES 9CAMERA TECHNOLOGIES 11SILVERADO 1500 CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 14SILVERADO 1500 FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 15 SILVERADO HD CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 16 SILVERADO HD FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 18 C OLORADO, SUBURBAN AND TAHOE TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 22TRAVERSE, BLAZER AND EQUINOX TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 23 E XPRESS PASSENGER VAN AND EXPRESS CARGO VAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 24 BOX DELETE, LOW CAB FORWARD, SILVERADO 4500 HD/5500 HD/6500 HD AND EXPRESS CUTAWAYGROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS 25DINGHY TOWING 26CLOSING REMARKS 27
SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS (LBS.) 12The 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 Express 2500/3500 Passenger VanExpress 2500/3500 Cargo VanSilverado 0Silverado 2500 HD18,510Silverado 3500 HDSilverado Series In general, a higher series number in a model indicates a greaterload-carrying capacity. In addition, a truck with a higher series number typically hasa stronger frame, a stiffer suspension and higher-capacity brakes, increasing thetruck’s ability to trailer heavy loads.1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can 8,0006,0004,0002,0000equipped. See pages 14–24 for maximum trailer weight ratings by specific model.
VEHICLES AND HITCHES3Selecting Trailering Equipment Most Chevrolet vehicles offer a variety of standardWeight-Distributing Hitch This hitch type distributes the trailer tongue load byand available equipment for enhanced trailering performance. Aside from theusing spring bars to shift some of the hitch weight forward onto the tow vehicle’sequipment described below, features such as heavy-duty cooling and extendablefront axle and rearward to the trailer’s axles.trailering mirrors may be available. See your Chevrolet dealer for more informationFifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitches These are designed for heavy trailering.on the model you’re interested in.Located in the bed of the truck, these hitches position the trailer’s kingpin weightSelecting the Right Hitch Choosing the right hitch and making the proper electricalover, or slightly in front of, the truck’s rear axle. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitchesconnections affects how your vehicle handles, corners and brakes, and allows you toare most frequently used with travel trailers, horse trailers and other large trailers.alert other drivers of your intentions. Before selecting a hitch or trailering package,you should be familiar with the weight ratings specific to your Chevrolet vehicle,Fifth-Wheel Trailering Some Silverado models can be equipped with a fifth-wheelwhich are detailed on pages 14–24.or gooseneck trailer hitch. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, but note that the hitch mustHitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.be attached to the truck frame. Do not use the pickup bed for additional support. I f you’ll be towing a trailer that requires a weight-distributing hitch, be sure to useFor proper kingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer, the hitcha frame-mounted, weight-distributing hitch 1 and sway control of the proper size I f you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle to install a trailer hitch, besure to seal the holes if you ever remove the hitch. If they’re not sealed, dirt, waterand deadly carbon monoxide from the exhaust can get into your vehiclemust be mounted so the kingpin load is placed over, or slightly in front of, therear axle centerline F ifth-wheel trailer kingpin loads are higher than conventional trailer tongue loads,so pay careful attention to the truck’s payload capacity and Rear Gross AxleWeight RatingConventional Hitch This consists of a hitch ball mounted to receiver or step bumper. Your Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximum allowable payload andHitch balls are available in a range of sizes. Make sure that the diameter of your hitchGVWR required for your fifth-wheel trailering application. The weight of anyball matches your trailer coupler. Also check that the ball meets or exceeds the grossadditional equipment and all passengers other than the driver must be subtractedtrailer weight rating.from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin load available.CONVENTIONAL HITCHESReceiver HitchHitch Ball on Step-Bumper1 Not required on Silverado 2500 HD or 3500 HD.HEAVY-DUTY HITCHESWeight-Distributing Hitchwith Sway ControlFifth-Wheel HitchGooseneck Hitch
WIRING AND TRAILERING BRAKES4Wiring Harness This allows you to connect the electrical components of your trailer,Trailer Brakes These are required above a 2,000-lb. trailer weight on Silverado,such as turn signals and brake lights, to the trailering vehicle. Select SilveradoSuburban and Tahoe, and above a 1,000-lb. trailer weight on all other models. (Brakemodels and all Suburban and Tahoe models feature a 7-pin wiring harness torequirements vary by state; consult state laws for actual requirements.) The moststreamline hookup of trailer lighting and brakes, and a bussed electrical centercommon trailer braking systems are surge brakes (found primarily on boat trailers)makes it easier to connect the integrated trailer brake controller.and electric brakes (often used on travel trailers, horse trailers and car haulers).Surge brakes are a self-contained hydraulic brake system on the trailer, activatedduring deceleration as the trailer coupler pushes on the hitch ball. An electric trailerbrake system uses a brake control unit mounted inside the trailering vehicle; itoperates by sensing the vehicle brakes and then applying the trailer brakes.
TRAILERING BASICS5TRAILERCLASSIFICATIONTYPICAL EXAMPLESTYPICAL GROSS TRAILERWEIGHT EXAMPLESTYPICAL HITCH TYPE 1Light-Duty (I)Folding camping trailer, snowmobile trailers and personal watercraft trailers(trailer and cargo combined)Up to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weightConventional hitchMedium-Duty (II)Single-axle trailers up to 18 ft., open utility trailers and small speedboat trailers2,001–3,500 lbs. gross trailer weightConventional hitchHeavy-Duty (III)Dual- or single-axle trailers, larger boat trailers and enclosed utility trailers3,501–5,000 lbs. gross trailer weightConventional hitch or weight-distributing hitchExtra Heavy-Duty (IV)Two-horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational trailers5,001–10,000 lbs. gross trailer weightConventional hitch, weight-distributing hitch,fifth-wheel hitch or gooseneck hitchMaximum Heavy-Duty (V)Largest horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational or commercial trailers10,001 lbs. and above gross trailer weightConventional hitch, weight-distributing hitch,fifth-wheel hitch or gooseneck hitchTowing a trailer involves all major vehicle systems of your Chevrolet vehicle. EasyTrailer Weight Rating This rating is determined by subtracting the tow vehicle’sand safe trailering requires a properly equipped vehicle, additional traileringweight (curb weight) from the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Base vehicleequipment and an appropriate trailer. It also requires loading both the vehicle and(curb) weight plus 150 lbs. each for the driver and a front passenger is used, sotrailer properly, using safe driving techniques, meeting state and federal legaladditional passengers, equipment and cargo weight reduce this rating. This ratingrequirements, and following break-in and maintenance schedules. The vehicle ownercan be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe.is responsible for obtaining the proper equipment (hitch ball, hitch type of the propersize and capacity) required to safely tow both the trailer and the load that will beAxle Ratio In general, a higher axle ratio offers higher trailer weight ratings, quickertowed. For more information, consult your Owner’s Manual or speak to a traileringacceleration and less fuel efficiency. A lower axle ratio offers more fuel efficiencyexpert at your Chevrolet dealer. These charts will assist in determining how to bestand quieter vehicle operation but will have slower acceleration and lower trailerequip your Chevrolet vehicle for trailering. To help you understand the charts,weight ratings.consider these trailering factors:Note The steps described here are by no means the only precautions to be takenRGAWR and GVWR Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights towhen trailering. See the Owner’s Manual for your Chevrolet vehicle for additionalexceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Ratingguidelines and trailering tips.(GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driverdoor or doorframe (no labels on Silverado 4500 HD/5500 HD/6500 HD). Make certainTrailering Caution If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, youyou are aware of your GVWR and any state and federal operating requirements.can lose control of your vehicle when you pull a trailer. If the trailer is too heavy, yourvehicle brakes may be less effective. You and your passengers could be seriouslyGCWR The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weightinjured. Pull a trailer only after you have read the information in this guide andof the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. This rating can be found on thefollowed the steps on the following pages.certification label located on the driver door or doorframe. Make certain you areaware of your GVWR and any state and federal operating requirements.1 Represents minimum recommended hitch(es). Please refer to your trailer’s Owner’s Manual or ask your Chevrolet dealer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAILERING6The information below is intended to give you some details about the trailer ratingsis the weight of only the tongue of the loaded trailer). For conventional trailering,on your vehicle and a way to ensure that the vehicle you use can handle the load youa tongue weight that is 10% of the loaded trailer weight is used. For fifth-wheel/want to pull.gooseneck trailering, a tongue weight that is a minimum of 15% of the loaded trailerweight is used.Trailer Weight Ratings and Gross Combination Weight Ratings Chevrolet engineersperform extensive testing of acceleration, handling, braking, and thermal andHow to Keep Your Load Within the Capabilities of Your Vehicle It is important thatstructural performance to determine the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weightand the trailer weight rating for your vehicle. The GCWR is the total allowable weightratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, trailer weight rating or tongue weight. The only wayof the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo,to be sure to not exceed any of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailerequipment and conversions. You should not exceed the GCWR of your vehicle whencombination, fully loaded for the trip, getting individual weights for each of theseyou tow a trailer.items. You can then subtract the weight of your vehicle from the GCWR. Thedifference between the two is the capacity you have available for your cargo,Chevrolet also calculates and publishes a trailer weight rating for each model orpassengers, trailer, load and any other equipment you might use to set up yourseries of Chevrolet vehicles for comparison purposes. The trailer weight ratingtrailer. Put another way, your GCWR should always be greater than or equal to theis not specific to an individual vehicle and is most useful for comparing product linesweight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo, trailer (with equipment) and load.to one another to help you select a product that will meet your needs. When youbuy a vehicle, you should ensure that the total load (including passengers, cargoThe tongue weight for your trailer is the downward force of the coupler of the trailerand equipment) you intend to pull with it will be less than the trailer weight ratingon the vehicle hitch. You can calculate the tongue weight by placing the tongue of theof the vehicle.trailer on an appropriate scale. For conventional trailering, the tongue weight shouldbe 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer weight. For fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailering, theBecause the trailer weight rating is calculated for a line of vehicles, rather than antongue weight should be a minimum of 15% of the loaded trailer weight.individual load situation, some standardized assumptions are made when calculatingthe trailer weight rating. First, the base curb weight of that type of vehicle is usedThe GVWR is the maximum amount the vehicle itself should weigh, including the(the weight of a standard equipped vehicle without any options). Second, it isas-equipped weight of the vehicle plus the cargo, passengers and trailer tongueassumed that there is only a driver and a front passenger, each weighing 150 lbs.weight. Put another way, the GVWR should always be greater than or equal to theThird, it is assumed there is a certain tongue weight for the load (a tongue weightweight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING7BEFORE YOU TRAILERoverloading. Other factors that can cause sway are crosswinds, poor vehicleSafety Chains Always attach safety chains between your vehicle and your trailerworse. Speed is a major contributor to trailer sway, so you need to slow the vehicle —and cross them under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will be less likelyto drop if the trailer should separate from the hitch. Leave enough slack in the chainsso you can corner without the chains impeding the movement of the trailer. Do notmaintenance and road conditions. Trying to steer out of sway will likely make itbraking, however, could lead to a jackknife or other loss of control. To help controlsway, follow these steps: H old the steering wheel as steady as possibleallow safety chains to drag on the ground. R elease the accelerator but do not touch the brake pedalLoading Your Trailer Load your trailer to attain a 10%–15% tongue weight. Some U se the vehicle brakes to come to a complete stopspecific trailer types (especially boat trailers) fall outside of this range. In thesecases, the recommended tongue weight listed in the trailer Owner’s Manual shouldbe observed. A good rule of thumb is to distribute 60% of the load over the fronthalf of the trailer and evenly from side to side. Loads sitting either too far forwardor too far back in the trailer can create unstable trailering conditions — such astrailer sway — at highway speeds and during heavy braking. Once the trailer hasbeen loaded and the weight is distributed properly, all cargo should be secured toprevent the load from shifting.Safety Checklist Before starting out on a trip, double-check the hitch and platform,the hitch nuts and bolts, mirror adjustments, safety chains, and vehicle and trailerlights. Make sure that a sway-control device is installed, if required, and that thedevice is working properly. Check tire pressure on both the tow vehicle and thetrailer. If your trailer has electric brakes, test them by manually engaging the brakecontroller while the vehicle is moving slowly. Check to see that the breakaway switch,if available, is connected and functioning properly. Finally, make certain that all A ctivate electric trailer brakes (if equipped) by hand, until the sway condition stopsYou should pull your vehicle to the side of the road and attempt to determine thecause of the instability. Check the cargo load for shifting and improper weightdistribution. Check tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer and the condition ofthe suspension and shocks. If the sway was caused by strong winds, wait forconditions to improve before continuing your trip.Finally, some trailers can be equipped with anti-sway devices. Contact themanufacturer of your trailer for availability.Cornering The turning radius of a trailer is typically much smaller than that of yourvehicle; therefore, a trailer may hit soft shoulders, curbs, trees or other objects whenmaking tight turns. Taking turns sharply can also cause the trailer to strike againstand damage the tow vehicle. When approaching a sharp corner, brake sooner thannormal to reduce vehicle speed before entering the turn. Drive the vehicle slightlypast the normal turning point then firmly turn the steering wheel. By cornering at aloads are secure.wider angle, both the vehicle and trailer should safely clear the inside of the turn.ON THE ROADPassing When passing, allow additional time and distance to safely pass the otherAccelerating/Braking Avoid overworking your engine when trailering by applyingafter passing, make certain your trailer is clear of the vehicle you have passed. Nevergradual pressure on the accelerator. Allow your vehicle to safely reach a comfortabledriving speed. Give yourself extra time and room when merging onto highways.Braking when pulling a trailer requires extra distance. Allow ample room to come to asafe stop. A good measure for determining a safe following distance is to allow onevehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead of you for every 10 mphvehicle. Signal your intention to pass well in advance and, when reentering the lanepass on hills or around curves.Backing Up To back up a trailer, place one hand at the six o’clock position on thesteering wheel. To move the trailer to the left, move your hand to the left. To movethe trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Back up slowly and move theof speed. When braking, use firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.steering wheel in small increments to help maintain control. To assist in backing up,Controlling Trailer Sway Sway refers to instability of the trailer relative to the towsee your spotter at all times.vehicle, and
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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