Chevrolet Model Towing and Hauling in Pittsburg ca
Planning to buy a truck or SUV near Pittsburg for hauling or towing? Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are beautifully designed and built to tow and haul a wide range of load types. Winter Chevrolet has prepared this guide to help you select the perfect Chevy truck or SUV for your needs.
Whether you plan to tow a boat, RV, stock trailer or building materials, it’s important to choose the right model, with the trailering capability and/or load capacity for its intended use, before you buy.
Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are equipped or available with a wide variety of advanced safety and driver-assist features, specialized equipment, accessories and apps designed to help you safely tow or haul different load types. Be sure to request a specific model brochure for the vehicle(s) you’re interested in. Our team is happy to help you select the right towing & hauling package, introduce available equipment and accessories, or demonstrate special features and digital apps, including:
- Trailering Packages
- StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control
- Trailer Sway Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
- Rear Vision Camera
- Camera Technology
- Tow/Haul Mode
- Automatic, Cruise Grade & Norman Mode Engine or Grade Braking
- Automatic Locking Rear Differential
- Extendable Trailering Mirrors
- Advanced Trailering System
- myChevrolet Mobile App with Trailering
- Smart Trailer
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Towing glossary
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
Represents the maximum weight of both your loaded vehicle and your loaded trailer combined.
Curb Weight
The weight of an empty vehicle — without payload or driver — with standard equipment, fuel, coolant and oil. It is also known as the vehicle weight.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The actual weight of the entire Chevy Truck or SUV and its contents, including fuel and occupants.
Axle Ratio
The relationship between driveshaft revolutions per minute and the rear axle’s revolutions per minute. The most powerful and efficient ratio for each individual vehicle is determined by the frequency and the usual weight being hauled.
Trailer Tongue Weight
The amount of weight put on the trailer tongue to keep it balanced for a safe driving experience.
Gross Trailer Weight
The weight of a loaded trailer.
Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Hitches
These are designed for heavy trailering. Located in the bed of the truck, these hitches position the trailer’s kingpin weight over, or slightly in front of, the truck’s rear axle. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches are most frequently used with travel trailers, horse trailers and other large trailers.
Trailer Weight Rating
This rating is determined by subtracting the tow vehicle’s weight (curb weight) from the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Base vehicle (curb) weight plus 150 lbs. each for the driver and a front passenger is used, so additional passengers, equipment and cargo weight reduce this rating.
