2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Towing 2018 Northwood Nash 17k
This build shows the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 (8,900 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2018 Northwood Nash 17k (4,320 lbs dry weight). With 947 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2025 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 ZR2
3.0L I6 · 4WD
Vehicle image
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Travel Trailer
2018 Northwood
Nash 17k
22' 4" Length
Towing Capacity
8,900 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
5,476 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
3,424 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 5,476 lbs
RV Dry Weight
4,320 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
947 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,550 lbs
Using: 1,068 lbs
Tongue Weight
480 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
430 lbs
3 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
158 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 108 lbs
In Trailer: 947 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
108 lbs
Firewood Bundle ×4
160 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV
947 lbs
Extra Bedding ×3
60 lbs
Towels & Linens ×3
30 lbs
Toiletries ×3
30 lbs
Ice ×2
40 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
21
Solo MPG
18.1
Towing MPG
-14%
$19.34
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2
Max Towing
8,900 lbs
80% Guideline
7,120 lbs
Payload
1,550 lbs
MPG
21 combined
Engine
3.0L I6
RV Specs
Full Specs →2018 Northwood Nash 17k
Dry Weight
4,320 lbs
GVWR
7,000 lbs
Length
22' 4"
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