Fifth wheel too heavy for my truck?
Hello all, I am new to the forums and looking for some help. I currently own a 2008 GMC Sierra 2500hd 4x4 w/ duramax/Allison. I am thinking about trading in my travel trailer for a fifth wheel, but ...
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Ryno86 wrote:
Thank you everyone for you opinions and knowledge. As there were very few people saying it would not pull well and several people saying it would be fine (plus happy wife happy life) I am picking up the new 5er on Saturday. I installed my Curt 16k slider hitch tonight... what a pain! Tomorrow I will wire up the 7pin plug and she'll be ready to go. Again thank you.
Congrats and have fun - I had an 06 Duramax with an 11,000# 5th wheel for years. Best combo I've ever towed with. I put some airbags on the back of the truck and it all rolled down the road like a dream. Well below axle weights and well below the pulling capability of engine. Always keep an eye on the tire weight limits and axle weight limits and you are good to go.
