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:
Our F250's are rated for over 14K lb FW and 12K lb TT towing. A GM that is five years older didn't have nearly those capacities. Remember that 2005 was the year Ford upgraded the frame, suspension and brakes in their Superduties which gave them a big boost in capabilities even compared to the 2004's.
Completely agree but I believe the late 90's - mid 2000 GM trucks were rated 11,000 max TT towing, not sure I have seen a FW max towing for a 2000 GM. With it being a FW he will be at the upper limits based on GM's numbers. I would be more concerned with the hitch weight than being able to pull and stop the trailer. Mine was around 3000 lbs. hitch weight and just over 14,000 lbs. on the axles.
