2500HD duramax. What can it handle?
I have a 2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax EFI Live tuning, air intake, EGR delete. Wanting to buy a fifth wheel but unsure if my truck will handle it. Have a 35 ft bumper hitch currently. Looking at a H...
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JIMNLIN wrote:rhagfo wrote:donn0128 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Bag it and add 19.5's and it will "Tow just fine" ;)
Towing is and never has been the issue. Load carrying capacity is!
The OP simply does not have enough load carrying capacity. Add on a of any sort cannot change the basic facts.
Me think Ron made the comment, tongue in cheek!! :S
Actually Rons recommendation is a very popular option with 3/4 and one ton SRW truck owners on truck camper forums and websites. Those folks know how to safely mod the trucks rear suspension for carrying 4k-6k lb tall heavy campers.
And it works great for those folks with heavy hitch loads from GN/5th wheel/pintle hitch trailers.
I know it is a popular mod for carrying a heavy load on a 3/4 and one ton SRW, but not something I think Ron would currently recommend. In fact he stated that in a later post.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Maybe I should added "Sarcasm" to my "Wink"
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I will say I WAS of the opinion that bags don't increase capacity. On paper that is correct. But how do you explain two full leaf springs and two from the axle forward with bags giving 9,750# capacity on my 15 RAM with factory rear air ride?
Bags to carry the load and 19.5's for the capacity and lateral stability. See lots of people do it. NOT me.
