WEIGHT QUESTION for GMC 2500
Hi all, We are considering moving up to a FW from our hybrid TT. We have a 2007 GMC 2500HD crew cab diesel with a 6' bed. we are looking at a Heartland Big Country 3950 FB (GVWR 15500). My question, w...
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NC Hauler wrote:smurf wrote:
Well guys we have been full timing for 10 years / We have an 04 364 Everest 4 slides . I also have a 50 gal tanking my bed. OO I for got we pull it with an 04 GMC 2500 HD /Allison Tran. !!! I have 150,000 miles . I have weighted it full of fuel ( 80 gal )loaded 5th wheel and was a 150# over on front axle . We travel over west of the Mississippi River CO. WA. OR. Mont. ID. Ca. NM. Minn. And all points in
between .:)
Well, actions speak louder than words...it appears it works for you, and you're pushing the limits even more by adding an additional 365# of diesel fuel. You and the poster below you appear to make it work and both of you state, by mileage towing, it is quite safe...I still don't know if I would advocate towing, pushing the limit of trucks axle ratings, but I tend to err to the side of safety....BUT..... I guess the two posters who have been towing 14,000# 5er's, "noticed" that the OP's 5er has a GVW of 1500# MORE than their 14,000# 5ers at 15,500# GVW?? Significantly heavier, so if above poster is over an axle weight with a 14,000# GVW 5er, IF OP loads heavier than last two posters, would the two posters recommend for OP to "go ahead" and still do it:h..I can't advocate not being safe..
I towed just under 14,000# with an 03' Chevy D/A as I stated earlier with no extra fuel,and trucks configuration was ext cab/short bed....I did it, but on some mountainous secondary roads felt I needed a little more truck...I can't imagine on top of 14,000#, possibly adding ANOTHER 1/2 ton or more..I personally wouldn't recommend towing a 15,500# 5er with the 3/4 ton the OP has....
This is where I am at, for sure not weight police, BUT there are still limits as to what you can exceed the limits of your TV.
I don't often suggest others do as I do, we are over the TV GVWR by a decent amount, BUT still have about 500# of axle capacity both front and rear.
That said the rear axle rating is 6,084# just what the stock 245/75-16E tires rate out at. TV is Camper Special bigger springs and larger tires 265/75-16E so stock is 3,042# ea, and the 265 are 3,415# ea. so in reality my rear axle rating is 6,830#! I base all loading on the VIN plate axle ratings. A lawyer will try to challenge being over GVWR, but over axle ratings I would not want to be in the situation!
