2016 Chevrolet Suburban LT Towing RV
This build shows the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban LT (8,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 50 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2016 Chevrolet
Suburban LT
5.3L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
8,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
238 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
7,762 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 238 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
21 lbs
50% capacity
RV Cargo
50 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,670 lbs
Using: 620 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
570 lbs
5 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Trailer: 50 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
50% (21 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
18
Solo MPG
17.9
Towing MPG
-1%
$19.55
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Max Towing
8,000 lbs
80% Guideline
6,400 lbs
Payload
1,670 lbs
MPG
18 combined
Engine
5.3L V8
RV Specs
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