Will truck handle this?
We have a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 Duramax crew cab and are looking to upgrade our trailer. We are considering getting a 5th wheel but are not sure if our truck can handle the ones we are looking at. S...
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With a shipping weight of 10,200# and CC of 2000# you are looking at a FW with a GVWR of probably 12,000#. Means your actual hitch weight is going to be in the range of 2,400# (forget that dry hitch number the manufacturer quotes, means next to nothing in the real world, salesman trick)
You're are probably going to over your GVWR and probably your payload rating if you load it up to the GVWR of FW but I would bet your just under on truck axle ratings.
Bottom line is you will be close on weight numbers but you have plenty of engine and transmission. It's probably doable but your definitely at the top end of your truck's capability.
You're are probably going to over your GVWR and probably your payload rating if you load it up to the GVWR of FW but I would bet your just under on truck axle ratings.
Bottom line is you will be close on weight numbers but you have plenty of engine and transmission. It's probably doable but your definitely at the top end of your truck's capability.
