Weight Of The Trailer - GMC 2002 Envoy Owner's Manual

Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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the weight of the trailer,
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the weight of the trailer tongue
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and the weight on your vehicle's tires.

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on
any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
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Look in the following chart to find the maximum trailer
weight for your vehicle.
Axle
Ratio Trailer Wt.
2WD 3.42 5,300 lbs.
(2 406 kg)
3.73 5,800 lbs.
(2 633 kg)
4.10 6,300 lbs.
(2 860 kg)
4WD 3.42 5,100 lbs.
(2 315 kg)
3.73 5,600 lbs.
(2 542 kg)
4.10 6,100 lbs.
(2 769 kg)
* The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the
total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment
and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should not
be exceeded.
Max. GCWR *
10,000 lbs.
(4 535 kg)
10,500 lbs.
(4 762 kg)
11,000 lbs.
(4 989 kg)
10,000 lbs.
(4 535 kg)
10,500 lbs.
(4 762 kg)
11,000 lbs.
(4 989 kg)