2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Towing 2015 Evergreen RV Element Et28rlss
This build shows the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (9,100 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2015 Evergreen RV Element Et28rlss (6,453 lbs dry weight). With 203 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2016 GMC
Sierra 1500 Denali
5.3L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
2015 Evergreen RV
Element Et28rlss
31' 11" Length
Towing Capacity
9,100 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
6,865 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
2,235 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 6,865 lbs
RV Dry Weight
6,453 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
203 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,730 lbs
Using: 1,385 lbs
Tongue Weight
870 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
370 lbs
4 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
145 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 95 lbs
In Trailer: 203 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
95 lbs
Ice
20 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
Estimated Fuel Economy
18
Solo MPG
14.9
Towing MPG
-17%
$23.49
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Create Your BuildVehicle Specs
Full Specs →2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
Max Towing
9,100 lbs
80% Guideline
7,280 lbs
Payload
1,730 lbs
MPG
18 combined
Engine
5.3L V8
RV Specs
Full Specs →2015 Evergreen RV Element Et28rlss
Dry Weight
6,453 lbs
GVWR
8,795 lbs
Length
31' 11"

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