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Viperpoker
Explorer
Mar 16, 2018

What is the weak link for Chevy max tow ratings?

The max tow ratings for a F350 Ford are about 32,000. For a Ram 3500 they are about 31,000. For a Silverado 3500,they are about 23,000. That is 4.5 tons less than a Ford and 4 tons less than a R...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 17, 2018
Viperpoker wrote:
i’m looking at a riverstone 39fkth. gvwr is 21,000 lbs. i’m probably going to be towing heavier than most people here.


35k combined with my 2015 RAM, Cummins, AISIN, 4.10 combo within its ratings. I could not tow within GM's ratings.

Love all the excuses! If they could do it they sure as HE!! would.

The trans can't handle the start stops on steep grade as part of the SAE rating I will bet.

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