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rhagfo
Feb 03, 2014Explorer III
You are looking at the curse of the 250/2500 diesel, lots of power and low payload! If you are buying new and can get just as good a deal on a 3500 for the few $$ more, you will be within specs. If you stick with the 2500 you might get to the point that you are over the GVWR, but within axle and tire ratings.
This is where I am, don't plan on getting a bigger truck soon, or a smaller 5er. The combination works well together, not a recommendation for you.
My 5er is 1,000 heaver dry and has a 12,300 GVWR, I tow right at 11,000# with 2,000# of pin. I tow this level on the stock Camper Package springs.
This is where I am, don't plan on getting a bigger truck soon, or a smaller 5er. The combination works well together, not a recommendation for you.
My 5er is 1,000 heaver dry and has a 12,300 GVWR, I tow right at 11,000# with 2,000# of pin. I tow this level on the stock Camper Package springs.
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