It is my observation that virtually all of the Chevy Duramax's 6.6 (including ourselves) are appearing to be exceeding the max vehicle weights (GVWR) of 9,200 lbs. Admittedly we were over by only 400 lbs (when loaded) but this seems to be the case with most of us. (We will have to shift loads to the rear of the 5'ver and dump the firewood) We had safely, with no control issues either in normal or emergency situations, towed this way for over 10,000 miles. Some who have posted, have weights of over 1000 lbs or more over this. Some recognize the issue, some don't. While it is normally the custom to have a considerable amount of "cushion" in the "safe" or "maximum" gross weights, it is disconcerting to know that we were doing this, and it could have legal implications, not to mention insurance issues. I wonder if this is also the case with the other makes and models? It was also interesting that many focus on the max cargo or pin weights and ignore the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) which is the most limiting. We were within all of the axle ratings, and cargo weight limits and still exceed the Gross vehicle Weight limit. We focused on the wrong things.
Bill
