2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS Towing RV
This build shows the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS (5,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 493 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Midsize Pickup
2026 Chevrolet
Traverse RS
2.5L I4 · AWD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
702 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
4,298 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 702 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
493 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,601 lbs
Using: 423 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
370 lbs
3 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
53 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 3 lbs
In Trailer: 493 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Trailer/RV
493 lbs
Toiletries
10 lbs
Extra Bedding ×2
40 lbs
Towels & Linens ×2
20 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
21
Solo MPG
20.6
Towing MPG
-2%
$16.99
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Max Towing
5,000 lbs
80% Guideline
4,000 lbs
Payload
1,601 lbs
MPG
21 combined
Engine
2.5L I4
RV Specs
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