If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow
in OVERDRIVE
(0).
You may want
to
shift the
transmission to THIRD
(3)
or, if necessary, a lower
gear selection if the transmission shifts too often
(e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions).
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
the weight of the trailer,
the weight of the trailer tongue
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.
Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle
can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the
driver and one passenger are
in
the tow vehicle and it
has all the required trailering equipment. The weight
of
additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum
trailer weight.
Above the
2,000
lbs.
(908
kg)
trailer rating, the
engine oil cooler is required on
C/K-
1500
and
C/K-2500
models. Refer to the Trailering Guide
for oil cooler recommendations.
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