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.
News Flash! The dually version of my SRW has the same exact brakes. Matter of fact, I would venture to say my SRW will out stop your DRW any day of the week and twice on Sunday. If I'm not mistaken my GVWR is more than your DRW.
I just love the group that buys to extra wheels and think they have the greatest. LOL
