Fuzion 369 with 2015 Chevy 2500HD Duramax

KD4UPL wrote:
True, you would still be overloaded by the numbers, but, no one will ever check or care and no, it's not illegal. The numbers on the door sticker reflect the capabilities of the truck as it left the factory, they do not reflect it's capabilities after you have modified it.

Check with your insurance company to make sure they don't mind that you've 'improved' your suspension if you have an accident.

You will certainly need payload help. I don't know if even a 3500 SRW would be rated for the payload of that trailer. The only difference between a GM diesel 2500 and a 3500 SRW are the rear springs, wheels, and tires. Springs can be addressed with air bags. If you're going to buy new wheels and tires you might as well go to 19.5". All this will cost several thousand dollars. It may make more sense just to trade the truck but that's your call.
True, you would still be overloaded by the numbers, but, no one will ever check or care and no, it's not illegal. The numbers on the door sticker reflect the capabilities of the truck as it left the factory, they do not reflect it's capabilities after you have modified it.

What if I put springs on it (making it a 1 ton) and then airbags?

Springs, bags and 19.5 rims/commercial tires will all help carry the load. But, if concerned about the numbers it provides no help.

What if I put springs on it (making it a 1 ton) and then airbags?

smithlaw wrote:
You guys are killing my buzz right now! Now I have to look at smaller less exciting ones. Honestly I'm fine with that. The wifey just had her heart set...

Run the numbers.....simple math.


Besides YOU'RE the one that has to 'explain' to wife ----not us :B

You can run bags in the truck to help but you are better off with a one ton. I bought the trailer first then the truck. I almost got a 3/4 ton but after a little research found the one ton was the way to go.

You guys are killing my buzz right now! Now I have to look at smaller less exciting ones. Honestly I'm fine with that. The wifey just had her heart set...

Dry pin weight is 3120#.......your 2500 doesn't have enough PAYLOAD to CARRY that 5vr dry pin let alone if loaded up to 15,000 (dry weight is 13K+ so add 2000# stuff/gear etc)

Dry pin is at 23% of UVW
23% of 15K----3450#

Look on door jamb sticker for 'cargo carrying capacity' (Payload)

Over trucks ratings......GVWR, RAWR, probably Rear Tire Max Load Rating
IF you care about ratings.

will my Chevy 2500hd with the 6.6 Duramax pull it? That is what I need. Thanks in advance!! We

Of course it will pull it. But, that is not the real issue. This is a coach that has a GVWR of 17,000 pounds, a tongue weight that will likely be at or exceed 3400 pounds (toyhaulers are tongue heavy when the toy section is empty), and your payload for your 2500 is how much? I see this coach needing a one ton and the dually training wheels option would not be overkill.