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What is the Max Trailering Package in GMC Trucks?

GMC Sierra 1500 Towing

If you're purchasing one of our GMC trucks and mean to use it for tough towing jobs, you should ask about the Max Trailering package. This add-on helps your truck make the most of its power and allows it to haul bigger trailers and vehicles. Here's what you need to know when you're choosing truck equipment at Rick Weaver GMC.

Why Consider the Max Trailering Package?

The Max Trailering package does what it says on the tin. It's a group of equipment and upgrades designed to help your GMC truck increase its trailering capacity and use its full potential. Available for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, it affords the maximum 13,200-pound tow capacity this truck’s spec sheet boasts about.

What it Includes

When you opt for the Max Trailering package, you get a few new features to play with. The integrated trailer brake controller pairs with your truck's anti-lock braking system, making it easier to slow down or come to a stop safely when you're towing something heavy. This system also shows trailer stats, like gain and output, on the driver information center.

This package also adds an automatic locking rear differential, heavier-duty rear springs, and an improved cooling radiator. This allows the GMC Sierra 1500 to tow more and increases its maximum gross combined weight rating or GCWR.

Custom-Outfit Your GMC Sierra 1500

If you're looking for a capable new truck, visit our GMC dealership in Erie, PA. We can help you equip a new GMC pickup with all the necessary equipment to take on the toughest towing and hauling jobs.

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