Will It Tow?

What can a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 tow?

Tow rating 9,200 to 11,300 lb, fifth wheel up to 10,400 lb, depending on the build. Payload is usually what runs out first.

435 campers are within its tow rating on every build

Out of 818 campers, each at its full GVWR. Payload varies a lot between builds of this truck and the maker doesn't publish a minimum, so payload is the open question. The Tire and Loading Information sticker in your driver's door has your real number, and it's usually what runs out first.

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Heaviest campers within the tow rating

Within the tow rating on every build. Check payload with your door sticker before you tow.

2027 Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 273DBHCKTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 33.5 ft
2027 Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 259FKDSTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 29.9 ft
2027 Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 271BHETravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 29.9 ft
2027 Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 274RKSTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 31.8 ft
2026 Coachmen Northern Spirit 2963BHTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 34 ft
2026 Coachmen Northern Spirit 3070BHTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 36.8 ft
2027 Jayco Eagle 250RLCSTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 30.4 ft
2027 Jayco Jay Flight 335BHSTravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 37.6 ft
2027 Keystone Passport SL 2870RLWETravel trailer · 9,000 lb GVWR · 32.6 ft
2027 Jayco Jay Feather 29QBHTravel trailer · 8,995 lb GVWR · 36.1 ft
2027 Jayco Jay Feather 30RKBTravel trailer · 8,995 lb GVWR · 35.8 ft
2026 Forest River Puma 27RBDSTravel trailer · 8,968 lb GVWR · 33.6 ft
2026 Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 8 281QBUNKTravel trailer · 8,890 lb GVWR · 36.2 ft
2027 Heartland North Trail 270CKTravel trailer · 8,850 lb GVWR · 33.3 ft
2027 Jayco Jay Feather 27MKTravel trailer · 8,850 lb GVWR · 33.2 ft
2026 Airstream Classic 28RBTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 28.8 ft
2027 Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB BunkTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 31.2 ft
2026 Airstream Globetrotter 30RBTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 31.2 ft
2026 Airstream International 30RBTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 31.2 ft
2027 Keystone Bullet Crossfire 287RLSTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 32.6 ft
2027 Keystone Bullet Crossfire 287RLSWETravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 32.6 ft
2027 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 25FKDTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 29.9 ft
2027 Keystone Passport SL 2870RLTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 32.6 ft
2026 Winnebago Access 24RBTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 29.9 ft
2026 Winnebago Access 25BHTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 29.9 ft
2026 Winnebago Access 25RKTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 29.3 ft
2026 Winnebago Access 27BHTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 33.3 ft
2026 Winnebago Thrive 24RKSTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 29.3 ft
2026 Winnebago Thrive 25RLSTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 30.2 ft
2026 Winnebago Thrive 26FKDTravel trailer · 8,800 lb GVWR · 30.9 ft

Ratings come from manufacturer towing guides and spec sheets. These are planning estimates, not a safety guarantee. Your truck and camper stickers, your owner's manual and a scale always win.