2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation Towing RV
This build shows the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation (12,900 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 60 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2025 GMC
Sierra 1500 Elevation
2.7L I4 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
12,900 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
269 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
12,631 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 269 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
60 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,930 lbs
Using: 410 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
360 lbs
2 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
50 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Trailer: 60 lbs
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 →2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
Max Towing
12,900 lbs
80% Guideline
10,320 lbs
Payload
1,930 lbs
MPG
18 combined
Engine
2.7L I4
RV Specs
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