5.9 Cummins Diesel Towing capacity
We are looking very seriously at a 5vr that total GVWR is 15,000 pounds. My dodge dually is 2001 dually. JUst had the tranny completely rebuilt and it has been chipped. Not sure about being able to ...
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That truck with a 3.55 rear axle has a gross combined weight rating of 20,000#, with a 4.10 axle 21,000#. The empty truck weighs 6,700# if 2WD, 7,000# if 4WD. Toss in a couple of passengers and a hitch, maybe 700#. This leaves you with an "in spec" trailer weight of 12,300# to 13,600#. The truck may do it but I think it would be poor advice to tell you to go for it. You will see a bunch of anecdotal advice telling you otherwise and contrary to the manufacturer's numbers.
