5th Wheel Pin Weight on 2500HD Chevy HELP!!!
I am not looking for the weight police to chime in, I am looking for answers from people with the above truck or a legitimate answer. I am going to pull the trigger on a 2500HD this week (truck is al...
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I currently have the 299RKS which has dry weights of 200 lb less pin & 650 less shipping weight than yours. I did tow it with an 08' GMC 2500 CC, 4x4, SB, 6.0, w/373. It towed great in the mtns of KY, TN & NC getting 8-10 MPG. I never felt any control issues & only switched to my current TV so I could use cruise control on long trips.
My current TV (see sig)is rated with lower towing numbers than the one you are considering. We go from KY to FLA down I75 a couple times a year & the only time I am off cruise is during very heavy traffic & Jellico mtn. My brother tows a 2004 Montana with my same TV & he had a 2004 Ram prior to that. He has been pleased with his combination also.
I agree the 3500 SRW would give better tow numbers. I also think if you really are sticking with your current 5er, you are good to go. My 2c..
My current TV (see sig)is rated with lower towing numbers than the one you are considering. We go from KY to FLA down I75 a couple times a year & the only time I am off cruise is during very heavy traffic & Jellico mtn. My brother tows a 2004 Montana with my same TV & he had a 2004 Ram prior to that. He has been pleased with his combination also.
I agree the 3500 SRW would give better tow numbers. I also think if you really are sticking with your current 5er, you are good to go. My 2c..
