Do you enjoy towing your RV to different campsites in Apple Valley? Do you regularly haul work materials and tools to different job sites in Adelanto? More than likely, you have a vehicle that has a medium to high towing capacity and payload rating, but are you sure that you are minding those limits? Read on to learn more about the importance of these limits.
The towing capacity of a vehicle is the maximum weight restriction that your vehicle can handle. These capacities differ from every Chevrolet model that we have. The towing ratings on a vehicle depend on many factors. Some of these factors include:
- Vehicle body type
- Engine type
- Axle ratios
- Tire ratings
Your maximum towing and hauling capacities are readily found on our website and in your vehicle's owner's manual. Be sure that you keep a careful eye on how much you are hauling. Sheetrock and tools add up quickly if you are not paying attention.
Dangers of Exceeding Capacities
If you exceed your towing and hauling capacities, it can hurt your vehicle so that it will not drive as smoothly around Hesperia. Too much weight on the back of your vehicle affects your braking capabilities. It can slow down how quickly your vehicle comes to a stop, which can be dangerous in heavy traffic. Excess weight for what you are towing or hauling can slow down how fast you can go up a hill or incline, which will burn more rubber. There are also more dangerous problems, like whatever you are towing coming unhitched. That is why it is so important not to exceed your weight limits.
Browse Our Heavy-Duty Cargo Vehicles Today!
Some of our vehicle inventory with high cargo capacities on our lot in Victorville include:
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Chevrolet Express Cargo Van
Visit Our Dealership Today!
If you need a vehicle that has a higher towing capacity or payload rating, visit our dealership in Victorville today! You can browse our new inventory, take a test drive, and ask any questions you may have. Just a 35-minute drive from Barstow, anyone at Victorville Chevrolet is happy to help you drive away in the vehicle that will bring you the most convenience.