2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Towing 2021 Palomino Puma 32rbfq
This build shows the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali (13,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2021 Palomino Puma 32rbfq (8,998 lbs dry weight). With 493 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2016 GMC
Sierra 2500 HD Denali
6.0L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
2021 Palomino
Puma 32rbfq
36' 9" Length · Sleeps 10
Towing Capacity
13,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
9,700 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
3,300 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 9,700 lbs
RV Dry Weight
8,998 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
493 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 2,942 lbs
Using: 1,674 lbs
Tongue Weight
948 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
570 lbs
9 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
156 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 106 lbs
In Trailer: 493 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
106 lbs
Ice
20 lbs
Pop-up Canopy
35 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV
493 lbs
Toiletries
10 lbs
Extra Bedding
20 lbs
Towels & Linens
10 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
12
Solo MPG
9.1
Towing MPG
-24%
$38.46
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali
Max Towing
13,000 lbs
80% Guideline
10,400 lbs
Payload
2,942 lbs
MPG
12 combined
Engine
6.0L V8
RV Specs
Full Specs →2021 Palomino Puma 32rbfq
Dry Weight
8,998 lbs
GVWR
10,500 lbs
Length
36' 9"
Sleeps
10
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