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Montana_1152 · 07-26-2004, 11:30 AM

Ufgators5,

You did not mention what year your tow vehicle is, but at a glance, I'd say the 315RLS is too much trailer for your vehicle. The 315RLS has a GVWR of 9900 pounds and an unladen weight of 7510.

According to the 2004 Trailerlife tow ratings, the best the 1500 series Chevy truck 4X4 can conventionally tow with 3:73 gears is 8,200 pounds. Different years have slightly different tow ratings.

Check out your vehicle year's tow rating for conventional trailering at: http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175 and see what your options are. Exceeding the limits is very hard on the drivetrain and especially hard on the brakes. Exceeding the limits on a conventional trailer/tow vehicle combo can be a severe safety concern. Hope it helps.

07-26-2004, 11:30 AM	#2
Montana_1152 Established Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Murrieta Posts: 28 M.O.C. #1152	Ufgators5, You did not mention what year your tow vehicle is, but at a glance, I'd say the 315RLS is too much trailer for your vehicle. The 315RLS has a GVWR of 9900 pounds and an unladen weight of 7510. According to the 2004 Trailerlife tow ratings, the best the 1500 series Chevy truck 4X4 can conventionally tow with 3:73 gears is 8,200 pounds. Different years have slightly different tow ratings. Check out your vehicle year's tow rating for conventional trailering at: http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175 and see what your options are. Exceeding the limits is very hard on the drivetrain and especially hard on the brakes. Exceeding the limits on a conventional trailer/tow vehicle combo can be a severe safety concern. Hope it helps.