How to Know What Your Chevy Can Tow
With the summer months officially here, you might be doing more towing than usual. Whether you’re towing a boat, hauling a trailer, or transporting work materials, there is a Chevy truck or vehicle with the towing capacity for your needs. Check out Chevrolet models with great towing capabilities now at Smith Chevrolet Lowell!
Top Towing Capacity
For your hauling needs, you’ll want a vehicle that’s practical and reliable enough to safely transport your cargo. Chevrolet offers many great vehicles that can get the job done. Here are a few Chevrolet vehicles with great towing capacities:
Chevy Silverado 1500
Impressively, the Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity is 13,400 pounds when paired with the RST Trim and 6.2L V8 engine. With a diesel engine that helps give it available best-in-class highway fuel economy and the amazing Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity, it’s the pickup that’s built to get the job done right — every time.
Chevy Colorado
When you’re shopping for a truck offering that can offer the best features from a wide range of options, turn to the Chevy Colorado. Step into rugged capability with this midsize truck boasting near full-size capability. The Chevy Colorado towing capacity is up to 7,700 lbs. when equipped with the diesel engine.
Chevy Traverse
Looking for an SUV perfect for families? The Traverse has your journey covered with seating for up to eight passengers and safety and technology features to help keep you entertained and protected. With impressive, best-in-class cargo space, this midsize SUV lets you make the most of every drive. The Chevy Traverse towing capacity is up to 5,000 lbs. for all of your cargo and hauling needs.
Things You Can Tow
If you’re not sure what your vehicle can tow, check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for its maximum towing capacity. You can tow anything that weighs less than that limit. Here are some examples:
1000 lbs. Capacity:
- Aluminum boat trailer, 12-15 feet (200 pounds)
- Aluminum boat trailer, 16-20 feet (300 pounds)
- Fiberglass boat trailer up to 17 feet (200 pounds)
- Fiberglass boat trailer, 18-20 feet (300 pounds)
- Fiberglass boat trailer, 21-22 feet (570 pounds)
- 8-foot single-axle utility trailer (320 pounds)
- 10-foot single-axle utility trailer (360 pounds)
2000 lbs. Capacity:
- Bumper pull horse trailer containing one horse: 1,800 pounds
- 17-foot camper: 2,300 pounds
4000 lbs. Capacity:
- Bumper pull horse trailer containing two horses: 3,100 pounds
- Gooseneck pull 16-foot livestock trailer: 3,500 pounds
- Gooseneck pull 20-foot livestock trailer: 4,000 pounds
5000 lbs. Capacity:
- Bumper pull horse trailer containing four horses: 4,500 pounds
- 23-foot camper: 4,200 pounds
- 30-foot camper: 4,800 pounds
- Toy hauler 20 feet: 4,100 pounds
- Gooseneck pull 28-foot livestock trailer: 5,000 pounds
Visit Smith Lowell!
Looking for a Chevy dealer near me? Visit Smith Chevrolet today for all your needs, whether you’re looking for a new or used car, need to schedule service, or want to trade-in your vehicle today! Our unmatched service and diverse Chevrolet inventory have set us apart as the preferred dealer among Chevy dealers Lowell, Indiana. Visit us to up your towing game now!
