2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO wheel

4-80
K-2500 Crew Cab Long Box HD (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 491 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 20,000 lbs. (9 080 kg)
4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
C
-3500 Regular Cab HD (2WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 10,200 lbs. (4 630 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-81
C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs. (4 449 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
C
-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,600 lbs. (4 491 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-82
K-3500 Regular Cab (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 494 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
K
-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-83
K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)*
Engine Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 4.10 9,300 lbs. (4 222 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)** 22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum.
** Fifth wheel hitch rating; weight distributing hitch rating is limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg).

4-87 Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
You'll need more passing distance up ahead when
you're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal
longer, you'll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.

4-89 Parking on Hills
CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People can
be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into
PARK (P) yet for an automatic transmission, or into
gear for a manual transmission.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P) for an
automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a
manual transmission.5. If you have a four
-wheel-drive vehicle, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not
in NEUTRAL.
6. Release the regular brakes.
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even
when you're on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
Always put the shift lever fully in PARK (P) with
the parking brake firmly set.
If the transfer case on four-wheel drive vehicles is
in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll,
even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be
sure the transfer case is in a drive gear
-- not
in NEUTRAL.

4-93
Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package
(If Equipped)
The eight
-wire camper harness is located under the
front edge of the pickup box on the driver's side of the
vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. A connector will
have to be added to the wiring harness which connects
to the camper.
The eight
-wire harness contains the following
camper/trailer circuits:

Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal

Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal

Brown: Taillamps

White: Ground

Light Green: Back
-up Lamps

Light Blue: Center High
-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)

Red: Battery Feed

Dark Blue: Trailer Brake
A jumper harness for an electric trailer brake controller
and a trailer battery feed fuse are included with this
trailering package. (See ªInstrument Panel Jumper
Wiring Harnessº later in this section.)
If your vehicle is equipped with the ªHeavy-Duty
Traileringº option, please refer to ªHeavy
-Duty Trailer
Wiring Packageº, earlier in this section.
When the camper
-wiring harness is ordered without the
heavy
-duty trailering package, an eight-wire harness
with a seven
-pin connector and separate CHMSL
connector are located at the rear of the vehicle and are
tied to the vehicle's frame.

4-94
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness
This harness is included with the heavy-duty and
camper/fifth
-wheel trailer wiring packages. The harness
is for an electric trailer brake controller and includes a
trailer battery feed fuse. This harness and fuse should be
installed by your dealer or a qualified service center.Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter
If you need to tow a light
-duty trailer with a standard
four
-way round pin connector, an adapter connector is
included with your vehicle.
Connect the adapter with
the tab (arrow) pointing
towards the top. The cap
on the wiring harness will
lock onto the tab (arrow)
and help hold the adapter
in place.