my GMC 2500 tow vehicle ..
I currently own a 2011 GMC 2500HD, 6.0 gaser with a 3.73 rear I am looking at a new trailer, the documentation on my truck says I can tow a 9500 lb trailer ( unloaded) the new trailer that I am loo...
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ib516 wrote:Norskeman wrote:
2500HD will be overloaded.
My last CAT scale with a trailer factor weight of 10,014 lbs.
Steer Axle - 4900 lbs - rated at 5600 lbs
Drive Axle - 6060 lbs - rated at 7050 lbs
Trailer Axle - 9220 lbs - trailer axles rated at 10,400 lbs
Gross Weight - 20,180 lbs
My truck weight set to tow with me and a tank of fuel is about 8100 lbs.
So with your truck at 10960#, you're ~500# under GVWR of 11,500# ?
The GVWR on our truck is 11,600 lbs. I did not think I would be that close to the GVWR.
My first diesel was a 2004 GMC 2500HD (9200 GVWR)- I traded it for a 2005 3500HD SRW (9900 GVWR). Towed overloaded for years. Once the 2011's came out I made the trade for the higher GVWR.
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Changing the gears will give more pulling power but impact the mileage.
Better shocks and air bags will help the ride when towing with the 2500HD.
