Confused about towing weight
I'm thinking about buying a 2005 Chevy 2500 4WD Silverado Crew Cab LS Diesel. It has a Duramax Motor All I know at this point is GVWR 9200, GAWR front 4670, GAWR rear 6084. It will be pulling a Key...
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BrianMullins wrote:
OK Guys, I found a different truck to look at.
2007 Diesel Dodge Ram 3500,Duelly, 5.9 motor, 143,000 miles
GVWR 12200, GAWR front 5200, GAWR rear 9350
Still pulling a Keystone Sprinter 333FL 5th Wheel. The Empty weight is 9526, Carrying Capacity is 3224, Hitch weight is 1875.
What do you think?
That is a much better choice of truck, Brian. As Kaydeejay mentioned above, you really have to watch the payload numbers on the loaded Diesel 3/4 ton trucks. Commonly, the diesel engine itself is 600 lbs. or more heavier than a large displacement gas engine, and all that extra weight counts against the vehicle's payload. IMHO, the HD diesel engines should only be offered in the one ton trucks, and the 3/4 ton trucks should all be gas powered to maximize their payload capabilities. It would also greatly reduce a lot of confusion at the customer level as to which setup best suits their requirements. The 3500 dually will pull your trailer very comfortably, with a wide safety margin on all the weights.
