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DaveTC
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Jul 01, 2018

Will my truck safely tow a fifth wheel trailer

I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 4wh drive crew cab with a 6.6 Duramax Diesel and an Allison 6 sp auto trans. In the info book provided with the vehicle, it states that the maximum trailer weight ...
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12th_Man_Fan
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Jul 01, 2018
In most of the GM towing brochures I have seen they show a trailer tow weight and a 5th wheel towing weight which is usually a little more. Make sure you are using the correct weight for the application you have.

You need to stay within or very close to your weight ratings. the total weight you are putting on the truck is the most important in my opinion. It can be up to 25% of the trailer GVWR.

Happy camping.

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