Sierra 3500 Duramax towing
New to this forum and looking for group wisdom. Considering purchase of '18 3500 Duramax in a Denali pkg. The dealer cant tell me if the IBC will control my Titan EOH disk brakes on the trailer. ...
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@gmw photos My comments were not directed at anyone in particular. I was just pointing out we all think we are fine because we have nothing else to compare to. 98% of us have electric magnetic brakes that we think are fine, however magnetic brakes are really inferior to disc brakes. A quick test drive comparison between the 2 would be eye opening for many.
Those with 1/2 tons claim there fine until they tow with a 3/4 ton.
3/4 ton guys need to bump up to one tons and there are always SRW guys believing everything is wonderful until the try a dually.
Of course these scenarios are not 100% accurate, but the I'm fine claim is generally based on it's the only truck I have used to tow this trailer.
Many are on the edge believing it's as good as it gets because they have never tried the next truck size up.
You bring up good point on GVW. Yes there is the 10K GVW designation for taxing and registration reasons that confuses the issue. But everyone should weigh their combos and have accurate CAT scale weights vs. guesstimate weights. It's a lot easier to match up and dial in a combo when using real weights vs. any other method.
Those with 1/2 tons claim there fine until they tow with a 3/4 ton.
3/4 ton guys need to bump up to one tons and there are always SRW guys believing everything is wonderful until the try a dually.
Of course these scenarios are not 100% accurate, but the I'm fine claim is generally based on it's the only truck I have used to tow this trailer.
Many are on the edge believing it's as good as it gets because they have never tried the next truck size up.
You bring up good point on GVW. Yes there is the 10K GVW designation for taxing and registration reasons that confuses the issue. But everyone should weigh their combos and have accurate CAT scale weights vs. guesstimate weights. It's a lot easier to match up and dial in a combo when using real weights vs. any other method.
