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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Towing 2013 Forest River RV XLR Hyper Lite 24hfs

This build shows the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE (10,700 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2013 Forest River RV XLR Hyper Lite 24hfs (5,675 lbs dry weight). With 0 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.

Half-Ton Pickup
2018 GMC
Sierra 1500 SLE
5.3L V8 · 4WD
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2013 Forest River RV XLR Hyper Lite 24hfs
Travel Trailer
2013 Forest
River RV XLR Hyper Lite 24hfs
27' 5" Length
Towing Capacity
10,700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
5,884 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
4,816 lbs
Remaining Capacity
80% Safe
5,675 lbs
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 5,884 lbs
RV Dry Weight
5,675 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: 1,710 lbs
Using: 627 lbs
Tongue
Tongue Weight
577 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
0 lbs
0 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
Fresh Water 50% (167 lbs)
Propane 100% (42 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
18
Solo MPG
15.4
Towing MPG
-14%
$22.73
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal

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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE

Max Towing 10,700 lbs
80% Guideline 8,560 lbs
Payload 1,710 lbs
MPG 18 combined
Engine 5.3L V8

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2013 Forest River RV XLR Hyper Lite 24hfs

Dry Weight 5,675 lbs
GVWR 8,197 lbs
Length 27' 5"

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