
Black plate (93,1)
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
5853506) - 2014 - crc 2nd - 5/15/13
Driving and Operating
9-93
Vehicle Series
Trailer Weight
Weight Distributing Hitch
Usage
Hitch Distribution
1500
Up to 7,000 lb
Optional
Refer to trailer
manufacturer
’
s
recommendation
1500
Over 7,000 lb
Required
50%
2500/3500
Up to 18,000 lb
Optional
Refer to trailer
manufacturer
’
s
recommendation
1. Body to Ground Distance
2. Front of Vehicle
When using a weight-distributing
hitch, measure distance (1) before
coupling the trailer to the hitch ball.
Measure the height again after the
trailer is coupled and adjust the
spring bars so the distance (1) is as
close as possible to halfway
between the two measurements.
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck
Trailering
Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers
can be used with many pickup
models. These trailers place a
larger percentage of the weight
(kingpin weight) on the tow vehicle
than conventional trailers. Make
sure this weight does not cause the
vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR.
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin
weight should be 15 to 25 percent of
the trailer weight up to the maximum
amount specified in the trailering
chart for the vehicle. See
“
Weight of
the Trailer
”
under
Trailer Towing on
page 9-80
.
The hitch should be located in the
pickup bed so that its centerline is
over or slightly in front of the rear
axle. Take care that it is not so far