How Heavy of a 5th Wheel Trailer Can a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD 4.8L V8 Tow
Updated 03/21/2019 | Published 03/20/2019
Question:
I have a 2001 chevy silverado 1500 LS 4.8L rwd can I pull a 2001 Terry Fleetwood bunk house 5th wheel
asked by: Shila
Expert Reply:
The towing capacity of a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD with the 4.8L V8 engine can vary from 4,100 lbs to 7,600 lbs depending on transmission type, axle ratio, cab configuration, and box length. If you can provide me with these additional metrics then I would be glad to give you an exact capacity but if not you can take a look starting at page 4-60 in your owner's manual for the listed towing capacities.
The weight of a 2001 Terry 5th Wheel Trailer can also vary from 5,740 lbs to 7,140 lbs depending on which floor plan you have. Therefore, it is likely that you can tow this trailer with your truck but I would need more information on both the tow vehicle and trailer in order to give a definite answer.
In order to tow the above trailer with your truck assuming it is within the vehicle's capabilities, I recommend using the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Universal Installation Kit part # C16121 which has everything that you need to get setup and hit the road. The A16 is also a top of the line 5th wheel hitch due to its interlocking dual jaws and easy one pin head removal system.
