newbie question,please be gentle..2002 gmc express

[PINKBIKE]

ok here are the numbers from my door sticker...gvwr 8600,gawr(frt)3800 and lastly gawr (rr)5360 with these numbers what should I stay away from weight wise ? (in other words how heavy is too heavy ? would a 3,640 dry weight trailer be just right or what ?any info would be most helpful!! Thank You All !!!

[jimmickle]

You need two more numbers before you can get an intelligent answer. Towing capacity and GCW (gross combined weight). Both should be in your owners manual. If not, see your dealer. You should not exceed either.

[PINKBIKE]

how about 10,000 lbs and 17,000 lbs ,does that sound about right ?so towing a dry weight trailer of 3640 should be a breeze.....right ?

[PINKBIKE]

I would love to own and tow a 72-74 overlander in the 27-23 foot range...think my van will handle it well ?

[hshovic]

For a systematic way of evaluating this, try this link.
The spreadsheets show all the relevant required data.

This helped me with my decisions on TV.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...tml#post456088

[PINKBIKE]

Thank You Hank !!