2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Towing 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 31bhsc
This build shows the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali (13,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 31bhsc (7,946 lbs dry weight). With 450 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2016 GMC
Sierra 2500 HD Denali
6.0L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
2019 Palomino
Puma XLE Lite 31bhsc
35' 4" Length · Sleeps 10
Towing Capacity
13,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
8,772 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
4,228 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 8,772 lbs
RV Dry Weight
7,946 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
334 lbs
100% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
450 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 2,942 lbs
Using: 1,612 lbs
Tongue Weight
912 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
650 lbs
7 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Trailer: 450 lbs
Fresh Water
100% (334 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Trailer/RV
450 lbs
Ice
20 lbs
Extra Bedding
20 lbs
Towels & Linens
10 lbs
Toiletries
10 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
12
Solo MPG
9.4
Towing MPG
-22%
$37.23
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali
Max Towing
13,000 lbs
80% Guideline
10,400 lbs
Payload
2,942 lbs
MPG
12 combined
Engine
6.0L V8
RV Specs
Full Specs →2019 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 31bhsc
Dry Weight
7,946 lbs
GVWR
9,600 lbs
Length
35' 4"
Sleeps
10
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