How heavy is TOO heavy? GVWR on a 2500

helpmetow wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
I am one that has been labeled 'weight police' and that's OK by me.......I don't care

Here are MY Standards
OK if over Trucks GVWR........many times that is a number that can be massaged IE: can be register at higher GVWR

I use RAWR, Rear Tire Max Load Ratings and CGVWR
If at/under the above then hookup and tow
Over on any then a 'personal decision' has to be made.....use axle mfg. specs, change rear tires/wheels to higher load rating.


2005 2500 is good up to 12K 5th wheel----14K is too much weight
I tow 14K with my 2007 3500.......maxed out on RAWR/Rear Tire Max Load ratings and over on Trucks GVWR (10,100---scaled at 10,800 with 2980 pin weight)

Again ..to much trailer for your 2005 2500.

I agree with all of this, however the charts I've seen rate the 2005 2500HD at 16k max on a 5th wheel, I am however right at rear GAWR and will likely be over by ~200lbs when said and done. I think I agree, likely time for a bigger truck.

I am NOT the weight police as I tow over GVWR, BUT DON'T recommend to others, as it is personal choice.

I will say if you need 70 psi in your air bags to level your rig you don't have enough basic spring.

I carry as much pin as you, and have not yet considered bags, as I don't even get to the overloads.