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gsitexas
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Apr 19, 2015

Chevy Duramax 2500HD - 5th Wheel Towing Question

Hello All, My wife and I want to replace our current travel trailer and found a 5th wheel we really like but I'm concerned it may be too much trailer for my tow vehicle. I would appreciate thos...
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kaydeejay
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Apr 19, 2015
WAY too much fiver for a 2500.
Look at your payload rating.
Subtract the weight of the hitch, people, stuff, fuel from that number.
Compare what's left to the (est) 2900# hitch weight of the fiver.

Do YOU think you are OK?

Then think about your powertrain warranty if you had mechanical problems. It COULD be voided due to overloading. You REALLY don't want to be there with a diesel!

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