Is 2500# a realistic gap w/37' 5th wheel?
Yellow sticker weight is 9950# and I've got a max of 12,500# for my truck. Payload is 3000# which seems like I'd run out there at about the same time the setup as a whole is too much. What I'm looki...
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Most 5th Wheel owners are over weight at the tongue so a 3500 series tow vehicle makes sense. However, the 3500 is usually a good bit more expensive because they aren't usually sitting on the lot but must be special ordered in colors other than white with low on options. The 2500 has as much torque and overall tow capacity but just less carry capacity on the rear axle. My total loaded trailer weight is 14,000 lbs and I have towed it with my 2500 Duramax with Allison 50,000 miles with no issues. Don't buy a dually unless you like fighting it in town when not under two and want to forego the wife driving it.
