Chevrolet 2003 Silverado Owner's Manual page 361

Vehicle*
C-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (2WD)
6000 V8
8100 V8
6.6L V8 Diesel
* Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs. (1 360 kg) maximum.
** Limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch.
Vehicle*
K-2500 LD (4WD)*
6000 V8
* Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum.
** Limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch.
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 490 kg)
3.73 13,500 lbs. (6 123 kg)**
4.10 15,500 lbs. (7 030 kg)
3.73 15,200 lbs. (6 894 kg)**
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.73 8,200 lbs. (3 719 kg)
4.10 10,200 lbs. (4 626 kg)
GCWR
16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
20,000 lbs. (9 080 kg)
22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
GCWR
14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)
16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
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