What is the Towing Capacity for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
Good Morning, Im looking to buy a 5th Wheel Camper. The gross weight of the trailer is 9733. I have a 2011 2500HD 4x4 gas motor. I was wondering if my pickup would be fine pulling that 5th Wheel Camper?
asked by: Tyson O
Expert Reply:
According to section 9-85 of the owners manual for a 2011 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500HD the lowest capacity of any of the 4x4 models is 13,800 pounds. Consult your owners manual to confirm. Since the 5th wheel trailer you are looking at has a gross weight of 9,733 pounds, the truck will be able to tow it with no problem.
For a 5th wheel installation kit I recommend Curt custom kit # C16411-204. It will fit both long and short bed models and it requires much less drilling than universal kits.
For a hitch, if your truck is a short bed, you will need to use a slider. I recommend Curt Q16 # C16521. This hitch is rated for 16,000 pounds, it has a slider base that travels 12 inches for more clearance when making tight turns, it has a cushioned 360 degree floating head for the best ride. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.
If you have a long bed truck then you would use the fixed version of the hitch, # C16120.
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC - Carbide Finish
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
more information >
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Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
more information >
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