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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Towing 2020 Forest River RV Vibe 31ml

This build shows the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT (11,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2020 Forest River RV Vibe 31ml (7,658 lbs dry weight). With 0 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.

Half-Ton Pickup
2018 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 LT
5.3L V8 · RWD
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2020 Forest River RV Vibe 31ml
Travel Trailer
2020 Forest
River RV Vibe 31ml
36' 9" Length
Towing Capacity
11,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
7,867 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
3,133 lbs
Remaining Capacity
80% Safe
7,658 lbs
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 7,867 lbs
RV Dry Weight
7,658 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: 1,730 lbs
Using: 1,175 lbs
Tongue
Tongue Weight
945 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
180 lbs
1 person in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
Fresh Water 50% (167 lbs)
Propane 100% (42 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
19
Solo MPG
15.3
Towing MPG
-19%
$22.88
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal

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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

Max Towing 11,000 lbs
80% Guideline 8,800 lbs
Payload 1,730 lbs
MPG 19 combined
Engine 5.3L V8

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2020 Forest River RV Vibe 31ml

Dry Weight 7,658 lbs
Length 36' 9"

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