Gross Trailer Weight Braked?????What does it mean????

[gadawg31]

Does anyone now what this means?  (gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 6,400)  I have been trying for two days to find out what my max towing capacity is on my '06 sierra, with the 4.8L, automatic truck has and I came across this on the GMC website.  I even asked the dealer today and they could only tell my my curb weight of my truck (3,233lbs).  I hope this will be part of my equation to figure out what I can tow effectively.  Thanks.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

You can look up your tow capacity in the 2006 Trailer Life Towing Guide

http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175

Where did you find the term "Gross Trailer Weight Braked"? I've not heard that one before, nor can I find any definition of it.

 

[gadawg31]

That term was in my truck manual.  I finally talked to the dealer that sold me the vehicle and they confirmed what I found on the web, my tow capacity is 6700lbs.  I just need to find an RV now that will fit into this category.

 

[Lou Schneider]

It means you can tow a trailer weighing up to 6700 lbs if it has brakes.  Trailers without brakes are restricted to a lower weight.