2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Towing RV
This build shows the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT (11,700 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 0 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2018 GMC
Sierra 1500 SLT
5.3L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
11,700 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
209 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
11,491 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 209 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
0 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,710 lbs
Using: 50 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
0 lbs
0 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
Estimated Fuel Economy
18
Solo MPG
17.9
Towing MPG
-1%
$19.55
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2018 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
Max Towing
11,700 lbs
80% Guideline
9,360 lbs
Payload
1,710 lbs
MPG
18 combined
Engine
5.3L V8
RV Specs
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