Will My Tow Vehicle Tow My Fifth Wheel Safely
I am looking at towing a 5er (toy hauler) whose unloaded vehicle weight(UVW) data tag reads 10,258 LBS. According to my TV manual and data plate information, my max tow weight is 13,700. My TV's GVWR ...
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Good grief guys. You'll have the OP thinking he needs a semi!
A brand new Duramax will tow, haul and stop a 13-14k fiver just fine and with authority.
This exact topic comes up regularly. Look past the yellow sticker and look at how the truck is built compared to the next step up, a 3500.......it's the same except for softer rear springs.
Unless you got a dually, a 3500 would be virtually 0 upgrade.
A brand new Duramax will tow, haul and stop a 13-14k fiver just fine and with authority.
This exact topic comes up regularly. Look past the yellow sticker and look at how the truck is built compared to the next step up, a 3500.......it's the same except for softer rear springs.
Unless you got a dually, a 3500 would be virtually 0 upgrade.
