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 · 4WD
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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
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
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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Full Specs →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
Full Specs →2023 Venture Stratus Sr281vbh
Dry Weight
6,410 lbs
GVWR
8,300 lbs
Length
31' 10"
Sleeps
10
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