2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT Towing RV
This build shows the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT (13,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 1,074 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2016 Chevrolet
Silverado 2500 HD WT
6.0L V8 · RWD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
13,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
1,283 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
11,717 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 1,283 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
1,074 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 3,433 lbs
Using: 950 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
900 lbs
5 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Trailer: 1,074 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Trailer/RV
1,074 lbs
Ice ×2
40 lbs
Extra Bedding ×3
60 lbs
Towels & Linens ×3
30 lbs
Toiletries ×2
20 lbs
Bicycles ×4
120 lbs
Hammock
5 lbs
Pop-up Canopy
35 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
12
Solo MPG
11.6
Towing MPG
-3%
$30.17
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Max Towing
13,000 lbs
80% Guideline
10,400 lbs
Payload
3,433 lbs
MPG
12 combined
Engine
6.0L V8
RV Specs
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