Towing a 40’ weekend warrior 4005 flt.
OK I’m getting mixed reviews on towing my trailer. I have a 98 2500 Chevy diesel but I don’t plan on hauling it with that since I’m getting rid of it but I’m considering either another 2500 HD or 3500...
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Windowman wrote:
I’m looking at a used Chevrolet 3500 dually with an 8.1 in it. I would like to keep a diesel but my budget right now wouldn’t allow it and I don’t think my 2500 diesel would fit or be too much for me to convert it.
I was assuming you were going diesel with an 18k GVWR trailer.
Depends on the year, cab style and fit out...the 2021 (6.6 not 8.1) max out at around 17k.
The 2022 diesel jumps you up to at least 21k tow rating (payload still needs a check but likely OK with a dually)
Check your specific truck build but I would be surprised if you have an 18k tow rating on an older truck. More importantly, I would expect it to be a miserable towing experience.
