Towing with a truck varies by class, model, and make, but with a few simple tips, you can tow almost anything. Curious about what you can haul with the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD’s impressive 36,000 lb. towing capacity? Read on for essential towing tips and discover all the possibilities with your new truck!
Towing Safety
Towing safety begins with understanding your vehicle’s towing capacity, the maximum weight it can pull safely. This varies by configuration, load, and trailer weight distribution. Manufacturer-provided capacities often assume only the driver is in the vehicle, so adjust for extra passengers and cargo. To calculate towing capacity, know your vehicle’s gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and curb weight. Subtract curb weight from GCWR, maintaining a 10% safety margin for shifting loads and sudden stops.
Understand the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which includes the vehicle’s weight with passengers, fuel, cargo, and tongue weight. Exceeding the GVWR risks mechanical failure and legal issues. Familiarize yourself with terms like braked vs. unbraked towing capacity, gross axle weight rating (GAWR), and payload capacity. Use your vehicle’s correct trailer hitch class and load for control and safety. Following these guidelines ensures a safe and efficient towing experience.
What Can You Tow?
With a top towing limit of 36,000 lbs., the 2024 Silverado HD can tow just about anything!
Camping and Travel
For those passionate about the outdoors and the open road, the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD can help you bring the best in comfort along for the ride. With its powerful tow limit, you’ll pull even the largest, heaviest RVs – practically a second home. Travel comfortably, easily towing 42’ RVs that can reach upwards of 12,000 base weight and plenty of room for all your belongings.
Hobbies and Sports
Fill your weekends with all your fun outdoor hobbies with the Chevy Silverado HD. Whether you’re into motocross, equestrian sports, boating and sailing, or an exciting drive through the countryside on an ATV, you’ll tow it all. A four-horse gooseneck trailer weighs between 4,200 to 8,400 lbs empty. Add in a fully loaded stock with hay, horses, and gear, you’re looking at roughly 14,000lbs, with plenty of room to spare.
On the other end of the heaviest towable vehicles, a cabin cruiser motorized boat in the medium can reach 35 feet and as high as 16,000 lbs. Those numbers are no match for your towing capacity and the Silverado HD’s up to 14 backup camera views combined with Transparent Trailer View helps make the trip from home to your favorite shore smooth sailing.
The Sky is the Limit!
Now that we’ve explored everyday towing examples, what else could you tow? If needed, you could even tow a personal aircraft, which typically weighs around 13,000 lbs. Just keep in mind that you’ll likely need a wide load permit, but weight shouldn’t be a concern.
You could also tow some unexpected items like elephants, multiple pickup trucks, or even construction equipment like small bulldozers and medium backhoes!
Choose a Truck that Goes the Extra Mile. Choose Chevrolet
Tow with confidence, letting nothing get in your way from this day forward with Chevy’s 2024 Chevy Silverado HD. At Waldorf Chevrolet Cadillac we have a large variety of trucks in trims to fit your needs – whether you need a full-size high-power workhorse for heavy towing and payloads or something that’s more city-friendly but still gets the job done. Visit our dealership and test drive the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD today! Our team is eager to get you into the truck of your dreams with frighteningly good specials, unbeatable financing, and top-quality service!
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