How heavy is TOO heavy? GVWR on a 2500
Alright guys I'd like your input on something I can't stop arguing both ways. Current rig is a lower mileage 2005 2500HD Duramax cew cab, motor has been gone through and added ARP studs, all new belts...
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Lantley wrote:Turtle n Peeps wrote:
And for the WP that want to talk about stopping. News flash: The trailer brakes stop the trailer.
Your newsflash is just a myth.
If you think the electro magnetic brakes stop the trailer on their own
you're kidding yourself.
Upgrade the trailer to disc brakes and you will feel how poorly the typical OEM brakes perform. A trailer with disc brakes may actually be capable of stopping itself
Tow the same trailer with a dually and you will feel the improved braking performance the dually provides.
To the OP you've done a lot of rationalizing and added a lot of gizmo's to your truck.
But in the end as you are aware the math does not work in your favor.
You can either believe the number and upgrade trucks or ignore them, cross your fingers and go for it.
I own 2 car trailers and a TT. All 3 with drum brakes will smoke all 4 tires at speed with enough gain dialed in. It appears that the OP has a trailer that will also.
If your trailers can't do this, (and a lot won't from the factory) I suggest you upgrade to a brake system that will.
