2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Towing 2023 Forest River RV Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911bs
This build shows the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali (13,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2023 Forest River RV Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911bs (7,605 lbs dry weight). With 0 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
2023 Forest
River RV Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911bs
35' 5" Length
Towing Capacity
13,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
7,814 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
5,186 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 7,814 lbs
RV Dry Weight
7,605 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
0 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 2,942 lbs
Using: 1,588 lbs
Tongue Weight
1,038 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
500 lbs
4 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
12
Solo MPG
9.7
Towing MPG
-19%
$36.08
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 →2023 Forest River RV Rockwood Ultra Lite 2911bs
Dry Weight
7,605 lbs
GVWR
9,838 lbs
Length
35' 5"
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