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synergy_58
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Oct 03, 2014

How big of a truck for safe and comfortable towing?

Dw and I are getting ready to do the deal for a heartland bighorn. We do not yet have the tow truck we want. I know, cart before the horse, but we need a place to live FT for the next four yrs, new du...
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synergy_58
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Oct 20, 2014
alanp41779 wrote:
My research on 2015 Chevy Duramax 3500 4x4 weight ratings for a possible future purchase is this -

* Crew Cab Long Box DRW
Max payload 5,010
GVWR 13,025
RGAWR 9,375
5thwheel rating 22,800
GCWR 30,500

* Crew Cab Std Box SRW
Max Payload 4,020
GVWR 11,500
RGAWR 7,050
5thwheel rating 17,100
GCWR 24,500

Of course it will vary based on other body styles.


Thanks! I did finally find a PDF with the specs, exactly as you state.

Now I need to compare FORD and DODGE, to see which has the best bang for the buck!

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