News Wire: GMC Offers Trailering Enhancements for 2016 Sierra

(This article originally appeared on GMC.com)

GMC Accessories offers a trailering camera system, produced by Echomaster, for 2014-2016 model year Sierras. The system is fully integrated with the Sierra infotainment system, providing images from up to four cameras on the center display. © General Motors.
GMC Accessories offers a trailering camera system, produced by Echomaster, for 2014-2016 model year Sierras. The system is fully integrated with the Sierra infotainment system, providing images from up to four cameras on the center display. © General Motors.

Factory- and dealer-installed features add convenience, confidence to towing duties

DETROIT – New available features including a gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering prep package and a trailering camera system complement built-in technologies to help make trailering with the 2016 GMC Sierra easier and more comfortable than ever.

The gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering prep package is offered on Sierra HD models and makes them ready to tow larger trailers right from the factory, while the trailering camera system is available for Sierra 1500 and HD models. It was developed with Echomaster to help reduce blind spots on the highway and when reversing with a trailer.

“GMC’s reputation was forged on the ability to perform heavy work with a premium touch, and these new options do more to make that work comfortable and confident,” said Sierra Marketing Manager Stuart Pierce. “With a 112-year legacy of professional-grade trucks behind them, the entire Sierra lineup handles the toughest tasks with the utmost ease.”

Gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering prep package

The new gooseneck/fifth-wheel trailering prep package is a $350 option featuring a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray that accommodates a gooseneck ball hitch or fifth-wheel hitch mounting brackets.

The platform is concealed beneath the truck’s bed floor and when the hitch isn’t needed, it can be removed for full use of the bed’s cargo capacity. Caps for the openings in the floor are included and a bed-mounted seven-way trailer wiring connection comes with the prep package.

Additionally, a new gooseneck completion kit is available from GMC dealers that features a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch and two chain tie-downs. It carries a retail price of $315. GMC dealers also offer CURT Manufacturing fifth-wheel hitches compatible with the factory-installed hitch platform. They are available in 20,000-lb. and 25,000-lb. versions for $939 and $999, respectively (not including tax, installation and labor charges).

The 2016 Sierra HDs’ fifth-wheel trailering ratings are aligned with SAE J2807 standards, with maximum capacities including:

  • 2500HD trailering rating of 18,000 pounds (8,165 kg)
  • 3500HD single-rear-wheel trailering rating of 17,500 pounds (7,938 kg)
  • 3500HD dual-rear-wheel trailering rating of 23,200 pounds (10,523 kg)

 

 

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