What Is the Tongue Weight Capacity of a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500
Updated 09/03/2019 | Published 08/31/2019
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I’m thinking about buying a trailer that has a hitch weight of 240lbs, will my 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 be able to tow it
asked by: Bob
Helpful Expert Reply:
The maximum tongue weight capacity of your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 600 lbs so the 240 lbs of hitch weight that your trailer has will not be an issue whatsoever. I don't think the gross trailer weight will be a factory either but it will be best to reference page 4-72 of your owner's manual for this. I have attached a few parts below you might need as well to tow a trailer.
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75521
Replacement Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors part # 30955
Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller part # 39510
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3015-P
Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount part # C45900
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1050 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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