weight of trailer and pull capacity of truck
I just purchased a Silverback 5th wheel which weighs dry at 10,880. I will be pulling it with my 2014 duramax which has a pulling weight of 15,800. Am I going to be just fine with this set up. Thanks
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You'll be over the trucks GVW, but under the RAWR, GCVWR and tow rating. IMO it's borderline for a 3/4 ton. Looking around on the net it seems like the dry weight is around 11,100lbs delivered. Factory pin is 19% so around 2100lbs. Add 200lbs for the 5th hitch and you're at 2300lbs dry pin. Add propane/batteries and that could put you at 2400lbs empty. Now load all the gear in the front and in the bedroom and you'll likely be pushing 28-2900lbs. RAWR is what 6200lbs? Empty RAWR around 28-2900lbs? 56-5800lbs on the rear axle.
I've looked at Silverbacks myself and own a 3/4 ton. I couldn't see towing that one with my truck. Only the 29RE would make my list. Still put me over my GVW but well under the rest of the ratings.
If you're set on keeping the truck I would suggest upgrading the tires to load range E's with the 3415lb rating. That would give you a better cushion.
I've looked at Silverbacks myself and own a 3/4 ton. I couldn't see towing that one with my truck. Only the 29RE would make my list. Still put me over my GVW but well under the rest of the ratings.
If you're set on keeping the truck I would suggest upgrading the tires to load range E's with the 3415lb rating. That would give you a better cushion.
