Chevy Silverado Towing Terminology

When you’re shopping for a new Chevy Silverado 1500, you want to ensure you’re getting the power you need. With all the various towing terminology, it can be challenging to determine just how powerful a truck is. We’ve put together a guide at Woodhouse Chevrolet to help.

Towing Capacity

This is the term most people think of first. Your truck’s towing capacity is how much weight it can safely pull behind it.

GAWR

The GAWR refers to your truck’s Gross Axle Weight Rating. It is the maximum weight that your axles can carry.

GCWR

Your GCWR is your Gross Combined Weight Rating. This is the manufacturer’s rating for the maximum combined weight of your truck and trailer allowed, including the weight of your passengers and cargo.

GVWR

The GVWR (or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the manufacturer’s rating for the maximum allowed weight of your vehicle on its own. This also includes the weight of your vehicle’s passengers and cargo.

Conventional Towing

When you hook up your trailer to your truck’s tow ball to tow, that’s referred to as conventional towing. (Unconventional towing includes hooking your trailer to your truck’s body or chassis.)

Gooseneck Hitch

A gooseneck hitch is a hitch that uses a hitch ball to connect a gooseneck trailer. Due to their design, you will typically have more stability using a gooseneck hitch and can carry heavier loads.

Payload Capacity

If you want to know how much your Chevy Silverado can haul, look for its payload capacity. This number tells you how much weight your truck bed can safely carry.

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