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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You guys want me to believe a 1/2 ton will stop the same as a dually because the trailer brakes are stopping the trailer. Sorry I don't buy into that. Experience has taught me otherwise.
That hasn't been my experience. However I rework all my trailers brakes so the brakes will lock all the wheels up.... if I so choose.
Just because your trailers brakes didn't perform 100% don't assume all trailers brakes are the same.
My wifes 1500 crew cab chevy 4x4 will stop my 6800 lb empty weight 16k GN tri alxe stock trailer (7k axles) much quicker than my 3500 DRW crew cab 4x4 454 will. Its all about mass weight.
I can load the same trailer (6800 lbs) with say 8000 lbs of beef on the hoof. This type trailer can be loaded to whatever hitch load my 2500 Dodge needs or my 3500 DRW crew cab needs.
My 2500 Dodge/Cummins because of its lighter weight will stop it in a shorter distance than my DRW.
