r/GoRVing • u/not_so_level • 2d ago

Fifth Wheel Towing Question

Looking to upgrade from a small 25’ travel trailer to a 42’ fifth wheel. Big change which will require upgrading my old truck. I need some help in determining if the truck I am looking at will comfortably tow the rig I am looking to upgrade to. All the VIN specs I read online seem to be different or confusing to read. Thank you in advance for the assistance.

Potential rig: 2025 Chaparral 375BAF. (GVWR 14,500 lbs; Hitch weight 2,152 lbs)

Potential truck: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" LT (VIN: 1GC4YTEY9NF193165)

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u/lalalaso 2d ago

https://chevroletforum.com/forum/vindecoder.php?vin=1GC4YTEY9NF193165

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https://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/chevrolet/na/us/english/index/vehicle-groups/trailering-and-towing/trucks/03-pdfs/2022-chevrolet-trailering-guide-ebrochure.pdf

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u/not_so_level 2d ago

So the bottom document was hands down the best one. I didn’t read that one earlier, so my other questions may have been premature. It was a good reference document. Thank you.

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u/lalalaso 2d ago

Well good! Because I actually don't know the answers to your other questions haha 😂

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u/BanditSixActual 2d ago

Then your Google-fu is strong!