Recommended Tongue Weight Capacity for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Question:
2490 is my max tongue weight for 5th wheel. How much under do I want to be. Im looking at a trailer with 1850 tongue weight
asked by: Kenneth R
Expert Reply:
Most manufacturer's say 10% under your truck's capacity but our recommendation is to go between 20%-25% below. So you would want to go no higher then 1,992 lbs - 1,867 lbs of tongue weight with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
I have linked a really helpful article below that will cover all the different capacities and how to calculate the weight of not only your 5th wheel trailer but also the weight of what you are carrying in your truck.
I saw you were looking at a set of 5th wheel rails. For ones that will fit your Silverado, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # BWRVK2505.
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B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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