Me Again wrote:
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Your 2013 2500 has basically the same 'ratings' as my 2007 3500 SRW
YES it can handle that 13K 5th wheel.
YES it will be loaded but within Axle Ratings, Rear Tire Load Ratings, GCVWR and may be right at or slightly over on trucks GVWR
I tow 14K 5vr (13,873# scaled)........3000# pin wet/just on upper overloads
Never a 'white knuckle ride'
Never a 'OMG' moment----except that time semi truck pulled right into lane and had to slam on brakes.....but truck/trailer tracked straight line
Never a 'Dang sure which I had a Dually' moment
Point is.....
Weight wise truck will be at ratings but will handle it.
Will squat a little bit due to lack of upper overloads so air bag or Timbrens to level up
His 2500 is quite a bit heavier than your 07 3500, which cuts into payload.
Well to Old Biscuit, most likely will be well over the 10,000# class 2 limit, likely with in tire and axle.
So now it comes to the OP personal choice, that is HIS choice to tow over the trucks GVWR, and likely within all others.
If I were the OP, I would verify the capacity of my tires to be sure they are up to the task.
Here are the specs on the 5er he is looking at.
Specs for 370BR
Shipping Weight 11,883#
Carrying Capacity 3,317#
GVWR 15,200
Hitch 2,305#
Length 42' 6"
Height 12' 9"
