2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited SLE Towing 2023 Grand Design RV Imagine AIM 16ml
This build shows the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited SLE (9,200 lb towing capacity) paired with the 2023 Grand Design RV Imagine AIM 16ml (3,768 lbs dry weight). With 508 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2019 GMC
Sierra 1500 Limited SLE
5.3L V8 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
2023 Grand
Design RV Imagine AIM 16ml
20' Length
Towing Capacity
9,200 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
4,375 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
4,825 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 4,375 lbs
RV Dry Weight
3,768 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
57 lbs
17% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
508 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,810 lbs
Using: 1,220 lbs
Tongue Weight
412 lbs
Actual hitch weight
Passengers
460 lbs
4 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
348 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 298 lbs
In Trailer: 508 lbs
Fresh Water
17% (57 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
298 lbs
Firewood Bundle
40 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV
508 lbs
Toiletries ×2
20 lbs
Extra Bedding ×2
40 lbs
Towels & Linens ×2
20 lbs
Pop-up Canopy
35 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
17
Solo MPG
15.1
Towing MPG
-11%
$23.18
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited SLE
Max Towing
9,200 lbs
80% Guideline
7,360 lbs
Payload
1,810 lbs
MPG
17 combined
Engine
5.3L V8
RV Specs
Full Specs →2023 Grand Design RV Imagine AIM 16ml
Dry Weight
3,768 lbs
GVWR
4,795 lbs
Length
20'

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