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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I think travelnutz gave some excellent advice and allow me to add my experience.
My last truck (2500 HD) and a bit lighter 5er than yours. Quoting from CRS memory but once I added in the hitch weight, people, gear & fuel including a transfer flow tank I was over the GVWR of the truck by about a 1000 pounds. Truck was near the RAWR of 6000 pounds which is pretty much the limits for the two E rated tires.
Truck pulled it well but.... Stability wasn't good especially in a side wind. Air bags helped but still not where I liked..
I upgraded to a dually where it made a night and day difference in stability and braking ability... Peace of mind that I'm way under on the TV capacity is nice too.
My last truck (2500 HD) and a bit lighter 5er than yours. Quoting from CRS memory but once I added in the hitch weight, people, gear & fuel including a transfer flow tank I was over the GVWR of the truck by about a 1000 pounds. Truck was near the RAWR of 6000 pounds which is pretty much the limits for the two E rated tires.
Truck pulled it well but.... Stability wasn't good especially in a side wind. Air bags helped but still not where I liked..
I upgraded to a dually where it made a night and day difference in stability and braking ability... Peace of mind that I'm way under on the TV capacity is nice too.
