• Chevrolet's concept trucks were not designed for serious towing.orange truck image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.com
  
  When a family or vehicle owner starts to get into camping as a serious recreation, the question inevitably comes up for truck owners as to what their vehicle's maximum towing capacity is. For 1995 Chevy truck owners, the answer depended on which truck model was involved. From the Chevy S-10 all the way to the K3500, the statistics varied based on engine strength and the size of the truck frame. The key factor, of course, was not just being able to tow, but to do so without jeopardizing the cargo. As a result, towing sometimes needed additional equipment beyond just a hitch and an engine.
  
  

Towing by Chevy Truck Model

• The most basic truck, the 1995 Chevy S10, had a towing capacity of 5,500 to 6,000 lbs., depending the option packages chosen by the owner.
  
  The K1500 and C1500 were essentially the same truck in 1995 except for the transmission. The C model was forward-drive while the K model had four-wheel drive. Both provided a towing capacity of 7500 lbs.
  
  The heavier truck class found in both the C2500 and C3500 truck models produced a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs.
  
  

Required Additions

• For any of the truck models listed above, a hitch and hitch frame were required to be installed in the back of the truck. The bumper hitch was insufficient to produce the maximum towing benefit.
  
  For trucks being used to tow large and long loads, such as campers, a stabilizer assembly was also needed along with the hitch. Otherwise, the trailer or camper was likely to rock while being pulled.
  
  

Diesel Options

• GMC, the sister truck brand to Chevrolet, produced the 6.5L diesel engine in the K2500 model, which had a maximum towing rating of 7,500 lbs. The 2500 was essentially the same truck as the K and C 2500 of Chevrolet, just with a different brand name.