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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By the way folks.......
"IF" you trailer wheels WILL NOT lock up at a stop while you hold the brake controller hard on, and you try to take off, and the wheels turn, or do not drag locked up if you have that much power, you will get a ticket for having a failed brake system on the trailer! This is a moving infraction, so it will follow your license, hit you insurance wise, and cost you $$.
You should also get the same effect with the brake controller wire out of the trailer. If not, you have a failed braking system. Batteries under 11.6V, failed braking system if they operate the brakes if the trailer comes loose! If the trailer does not slow and stop the truck and trailer from 20 mph, again, in the field failed braking system...........
These latter issues are ones you ALL should be more worried about than if you are under a manufacture weight rating etc.
As far as OP goes, his base springs are at 6400 lbs, with airbags, probably closer to 8000 lbs capacity, tires are there. Question would be, IF the truck has rear brakes that meet the same capacity. Reality is, if he has a legal over the gvw of the truck license, he can stop doing a field test of the WHOLE rig in less than IIRC 25' from 20 mph or something of that nature, he will not have a failed braking system among other things that could put him out of commission......
Marty
"IF" you trailer wheels WILL NOT lock up at a stop while you hold the brake controller hard on, and you try to take off, and the wheels turn, or do not drag locked up if you have that much power, you will get a ticket for having a failed brake system on the trailer! This is a moving infraction, so it will follow your license, hit you insurance wise, and cost you $$.
You should also get the same effect with the brake controller wire out of the trailer. If not, you have a failed braking system. Batteries under 11.6V, failed braking system if they operate the brakes if the trailer comes loose! If the trailer does not slow and stop the truck and trailer from 20 mph, again, in the field failed braking system...........
These latter issues are ones you ALL should be more worried about than if you are under a manufacture weight rating etc.
As far as OP goes, his base springs are at 6400 lbs, with airbags, probably closer to 8000 lbs capacity, tires are there. Question would be, IF the truck has rear brakes that meet the same capacity. Reality is, if he has a legal over the gvw of the truck license, he can stop doing a field test of the WHOLE rig in less than IIRC 25' from 20 mph or something of that nature, he will not have a failed braking system among other things that could put him out of commission......
Marty
