I have a weight dilemma.. what would you do?
2500 Silverado Diesel GVW 10,000 Rushmore Washington 5ver 15,500 I have 20" rims on pickup 20% of 15500 is 3255 +8380= 11635 Would you look at trading pickup for dually or spend money to beef ...
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With that size RV you need a newer 3500 for sure at a "MINIMUM" if you want to hook and go and feel completely relaxed while towing in ANY conditions and situations go Dually.
The fact is when you go full time the GVWR of the RV is easily exceeded! I know. Also the 20% number is more for weekend warriors and the 25% rule is more likely as you are constantly adding weight while fulltiming. I know.
So your 15,500# and most likely more RV will turn into one with 3,875 pin or more. I know.
Weigh your trucks rear axle ready to tow with you both inside take that from your rear axle rating. That is your available pin weight. 100# +- will only transfer to your front axle.
My advice get the Dually, most likely after 3 years of fulltiming she will want a larger RV. I know. :B
The fact is when you go full time the GVWR of the RV is easily exceeded! I know. Also the 20% number is more for weekend warriors and the 25% rule is more likely as you are constantly adding weight while fulltiming. I know.
So your 15,500# and most likely more RV will turn into one with 3,875 pin or more. I know.
Weigh your trucks rear axle ready to tow with you both inside take that from your rear axle rating. That is your available pin weight. 100# +- will only transfer to your front axle.
My advice get the Dually, most likely after 3 years of fulltiming she will want a larger RV. I know. :B
