Towing; Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab; Towing Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that
could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the
truck-camper is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to
determine axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the GAWRs. The total
of the front and rear axle loads should not
exceed your vehicle's GVWR. These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification label attached
to the rear edge of the driver's door. See
"Certification/Tire Label" under Loading Your
Vehicle on page 403. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to bring all
weights below the ratings.
When you install and load your slide-in camper,
check the manufacturer's instructions.
If you want more information on curb weights,
cargo weights, Cargo Weight Rating and the
correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your
dealer can help you. Just ask for a copy of
"Consumer Information, Truck-Camper Loading."

Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab

General Motors is aware that some vehicle
owners may consider having the pickup box
removed and a commercial or recreational body
installed. Owners should be aware that, as
manufactured, there are differences between a
chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed
which may affect vehicle safety. The components
necessary to adapt a pickup to permit its safe
use with a specialized body should be installed by
the body builder.

Towing

Towing Your Vehicle

Consult your dealer or a professional towing
service if you need to have your disabled vehicle
towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on
page 642.
If you want to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind
a motorhome), see "Recreational Vehicle
Towing" following.
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