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2021 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Base Towing 2023 Venture Stratus Sr281vbh

This build shows the 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Base (14,500 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2023 Venture Stratus Sr281vbh (6,410 lbs dry weight). With 484 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.

Three-Quarter Ton Pickup
2021 GMC
Sierra 3500 HD Base
6.6L V8 · four wheel drive
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2023 Venture Stratus Sr281vbh
Travel Trailer
2023 Venture
Stratus Sr281vbh
31' 10" Length · Sleeps 10
Towing Capacity
14,500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
7,103 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
7,397 lbs
Remaining Capacity
80% Safe
6,410 lbs
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 7,103 lbs
RV Dry Weight
6,410 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
484 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 4,391 lbs
Using: 1,397 lbs
Bed
Tongue Weight
650 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
360 lbs
2 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
387 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 337 lbs In Trailer: 484 lbs
Fresh Water 50% (167 lbs)
Propane 100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed 337 lbs
Firewood Bundle 40 lbs
Pop-up Canopy 35 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV 484 lbs
Extra Bedding 20 lbs
Towels & Linens 10 lbs
Toiletries ×2 20 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
12
Solo MPG
9.9
Towing MPG
-18%
$35.35
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal

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2021 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Base

Max Towing 14,500 lbs
80% Guideline 11,600 lbs
Payload 4,391 lbs
MPG 12 combined
Engine 6.6L V8

RV Specs

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2023 Venture Stratus Sr281vbh

Dry Weight 6,410 lbs
GVWR 8,300 lbs
Length 31' 10"
Sleeps 10

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