99 Sierra 2500 6.0 / 8500lb fiver
Would my current old pickup be good enough to tow a 8500lb fifth wheel? The truck has 160000mi and runs great. 4.10 gears w/285 tires/6.0 gas/ extended cab-short box. Looking at a 2007 314bhs keystone...
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8500 pounds? Don't kid yourself.
Specs say 11,740 GVWR and I would assume it will weigh well above 10,000 before you hit the road.
Towing capacity is close to 10,000 so it is your call. I think you will soon be over capacity if that matters to you.
314BHS
8465
3275
1580
35' 4
12' 0
45
38
76
60
225/75D15D
Fifth Wheels
Specs say 11,740 GVWR and I would assume it will weigh well above 10,000 before you hit the road.
Towing capacity is close to 10,000 so it is your call. I think you will soon be over capacity if that matters to you.
314BHS
8465
3275
1580
35' 4
12' 0
45
38
76
60
225/75D15D
Fifth Wheels
