K2500 and 12,500 lb Keystone Raptor 3712
Hello everyone. I am trying to prepare my truck to pull a trailer slightly over the tow capacity. I know it's not ideal but I don't have a choice at the moment. So please if you are going to tell me w...
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Bedlam wrote:
If the FW is 12.5K lbs dry, then you will be way over your weights once loaded up and the tow vehicle is not a good match for the desired RV. If the GVWR of the FW is 12.5K lbs, I think you will be able safely pull it although the drive may wear on you. If your 3/4t truck is one of those that was equipped with a semi-floating axle, don't attempt to haul this FW.
Expect 2500-3000 lbs of pin weight. A full-floating axle should be able to handle this but check your tire ratings. Depending on the spring package you have on your vehicle you may need some type of supplement to prevent sag in the rear - There are plenty of options which should be addressed in another thread.
The '07 Keystone Raptor 3712 shows a 15500 GVWR with a 3085 lb CCC which is well out of even the '00 GMs 3500 DRW tow capacities.
I think he has the old 454 big block with a 4L80 tranny along with the 14 bolt 10.5" corporate full floater rear axle.
The 14 bolt 9.5" semi float axle came in the LD 7200 GVWR 3/4 ton trucks.
