2014 HD 2500 DIESEL Chevy Truck
Will the above truck safely handle a 38' 5th wheel?
Forum Discussion
Rear axle scaled weight was 3380 lbs from 6200 RAWR = 2820 lbs payload.
Keep in mind the difference in your 2500 and the 3500 SRW is the SRW has 7k rear spring pack and higher rated wheels. Same engine/transmission and the big 11.5" AAM rear axle/same front axle/frame/etc.
Thats why many folks that can't afford to take a beating on another truck go with air bags/Timbrens/SuperSprings/rear overload spring pack from the 3500 SRW truck or have a spring shop add another leaf for more carrying ability. That includes a 1500 truck on up to the one ton DRW.
You might check the toy hauler forum out as many truck owners have modded their trucks (all sizes) to safely carry those 4k-6k truck campers.
Keep in mind the difference in your 2500 and the 3500 SRW is the SRW has 7k rear spring pack and higher rated wheels. Same engine/transmission and the big 11.5" AAM rear axle/same front axle/frame/etc.
Thats why many folks that can't afford to take a beating on another truck go with air bags/Timbrens/SuperSprings/rear overload spring pack from the 3500 SRW truck or have a spring shop add another leaf for more carrying ability. That includes a 1500 truck on up to the one ton DRW.
You might check the toy hauler forum out as many truck owners have modded their trucks (all sizes) to safely carry those 4k-6k truck campers.
