Can a 2017 GMC Sierra With a 6 1/2 Foot Bed Tow a 9,000 Pound Trailer
Question:
Can my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 tow this trailer? trailer ratings truck ratings gvwr 9000 gvwr 7600 dry hitch 1310 gawrf 3950 dry axle 5940 gawrr 4300 uvw 7335 scale weight pass and full fuel 5920 cargo weight 1750 drive axle 2420 steer axle 2540 cargo wieght max 2057 truck max trailer wieght 10800 gcwr 16700
asked by: William O
Expert Reply:
With your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6 1/2 foot bed being rated to tow a fifth wheel that weighs up to 10,800 pounds, you should be able to pull this without issue. The Convert-A-Ball # CAB-C5GX1216 has a 7 1/2 inch offset making it an ideal option for short bed vehicles as well.
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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