Looking for a reliable diesel truck
I'm looking for a reliable diesel truck. I like the idea of finding one of the dodge 12 valves but I haven't hand any luck. I want to replace my 2005 dodge 2500 Hemi. My 5th wheel fully loaded can...
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Chuck .. wrote:
Please help me understand. I have a 1999 Dodge diesel 2500, Long bed, auto trans, cub cab, 2 wheel drive. The owner manual on page 148 says that this truck can tow maximum trailer weight of 10,200 with 3.54 axle ratio and 12,000 lbs maximum trailer with 4.10 axle ratio. The GCWR at the highest is 18,000.
I can't understand how you can operate/tow this unit safety and not tear up your truck? Most everyone on this forum and others said I can only haul a trailer around 9,000 lbs. "Dry Weight" safety and do not max out my truck!
The single rear wheel 10,000lbs GVWR is often not determined by the vehicle components. It is a convenience to commercial customers who live in jurisdictions that require a "CDL" for trucks over 10,000lbs GVWR.
