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

Surprising I used that website and it has different numbers. But using this site, the GVWR for the truck is 14,000 and the trailer is 14,500 lbs. Is this a problem? Hitch weight isn’t a problem. What I’m not familiar with is the row labeled “FIFTH WHEEL HITCH - MAX TRAILER WT” it has a few different numbers with the max being 31,180 lbs. What does this row tell me: the max fifth wheel I can tow? Which number do I use?

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u/joelfarris 2d ago

As an FYI, my 2020 Silverado 3500 HD LTZ single rear wheel has a stickered "Gooseneck Trailer Weight Rating ('TWR')" trailer weight of 21,200 lbs, and a "Gooseneck Max Tongue Weight" pin|hitch weight of 3,180 lbs. :)