Open Range?
I'm new to RVing. I'm a catastrophic insurance adjuster and have to travel around alot and I'm completely tired of living in hotels. :) Towing shouldn't be an issue as I drive a 2500HD Silverado wit...
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joeburnes wrote:
Yeah, I'm starting to think I'll need a lighter 5er...or a TT instead.
Looks like I'll be maxing her out even with a lighter 5er and I really don't like the idea of pushing a truck at its max on long hauls....even though they rate them really low, imo, to make sure they cover their own butts. I'd put a higher rated tire, but that won't matter as the axle would be the weak link at that point.
FWIW it's the same rear axle in both the 2500HD's and 3500HD including the dually. But changing the tires doesn't change the RAWR of your 2500HD.
Our present 5er is a Sabre 33CKTS which is very comparable in weights as the OR you're looking at. My loaded pin weight is almost 3,000 pounds so I would venture a guess the OR would be close to that in reality.
I agree with DFM to weigh your truck full of fuel taking into consideration 200 pounds for the hitch... esp if you're gonna need a slider. Then add in 3,000 pounds of pin weight and decide from there.
