weight of trailer and pull capacity of truck

Ours wrote:

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

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Your pin will easily be 2,800# and probably more!

I have towed similar to fhagfo and I knew I was at my safe limit.

That is a BIG RV for a 2500. You will be clenching a lot! It is very tiring.

Keep in mind, I didn't do the math before we bought our latest 5er. I did a "Drop Test", we hooked up to the 5er lifted the gear and moved to a level spot on the lot before signing the papers. The truck sat better than level with the unit attached, so we signed the papers. I was a bit surprised the first time we hit a set of scales! Whiles we still have about 650#+ of rear axle capacity and 650#+ on the front axle, we are over GVWR. That said truck has no need for bags or Timbiern's just the stock Camper Package springs, and a set of Bilstien 5100 shocks.
How does mine tow? I say great, we drive roads like below all the time, main state highway to the Oregon Coast speed limit, normal traffic flow 60 mph+, I travel with traffic. Not sure I would want that extra 1,000# or not. Currently a very comfortable driver.