The Express 1500 will need a camper
under 3,000 lbs
to ensure max towing performance. The 2500 and 3500 don’t need to worry about camper size as much when equipped with a towing package.
4,300 to 10,000 lbs
| Fuel Capacity 31.0 gallons |
Towing Capacity, Maximum 10000 pounds |
Payload Capacity 3911 pounds | Head Room: Front 40.6 inches | Leg Room: Front 41.1 inches |
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Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs |
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A lbs | Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs | Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. 8300 lbs | Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. 830 lbs |
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Most campers are relatively light. Several trailers are under 5,000 lbs that can sleep four or more people.
The Express 1500 will need a camper under 3,000 lbs to ensure max towing performance
. The 2500 and 3500 don’t need to worry about camper size as much when equipped with a towing package.
6,200 to 10,000 lbs
7,900 to 8,900 lbs
10,000 lbs
4,300 to 10,000 lbs
| Dimensions | Height 82.0 in. | Length 244.1 in. | Maximum payload 3,270 lbs. |
Maximum towing capacity 7,400 lbs . |
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| Dimensions | Maximum cargo capacity 267.3 cu.ft. | Maximum payload 3,254 lbs. |
Maximum towing capacity 10,000 lbs . |
Overall Width without Mirrors 79.4 in. |
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6,200 to 10,000 lbs
A 2007 Chevrolet Express Van 2500 will have a capacity
between 6,100 lbs and 10,000 lbs
, depending on model and options, so you’ll want to check your owner’s manual for your specific van’s towing capacity.
| Dimensions | Length 224.1 in. | Maximum cargo capacity 267.3 cu.ft. | Maximum payload 3,262 lbs. |
Maximum towing capacity 10,000 lbs . |
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Express Cargo Van: Boasts up to 3,323 lbs. of payload capacity and
10,000 lbs
. of towing. Express Passenger Van: Delivers up to a maximum towing power of 6,300 lbs.
The first is how the government classifies vehicles (for fuel efficiency). They classify Light-Duty as any vehicle with up to 8500lbs GVWR or
up to 4000lbs payload
. The Chevy Express 2500 and 3500 are both considered heavy-duty vehicles because they have a GVWR over 8500lbs.
10,000 lbs
4,894 to 6,330 lbs
A truck’s payload capacity refers to
the maximum amount of weight you can safely add to a truck’s cargo area in addition to its empty weight (or curb weight)
. Towing capacity, on the other hand, refers to the maximum weight that a truck can tow after factoring in the weight of the truck and any cargo.
| Exterior | Wheelbase 135.0 “ | Ground clearance N/A | Curb 5,381 lbs. |
Gross weight 9,500 lbs . |
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3,900 to 8,400 lbs
This size of truck is reflected in the title of 1500, 2500 or 3500. These can be translated as a
half-ton, three-quarter ton, and one ton
truck.
| Dimensions | Cargo capacity, all seats in place 267.3 cu.ft. | Curb weight 5,470 lbs. | Front track 67.8 in. |
Gross weight 9,600 lbs . |
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| Dimensions |
Curb weight 5,645 lbs . |
Front track 67.8 in. | Gross weight 8,600 lbs. | Ground clearance 8 in. |
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| Engine |
Base engine size 5.7 l |
Base engine type Gas | Cam type Overhead valves (ohv) | Cylinders V8 |
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With
up to of 6400 lbs. of towing capacity on the 1500 chassis and up to 8400 lbs on the 2500 chassis
, a Conversion Van makes the ultimate tow vehicle.
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