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br549redneck
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Jul 27, 2014

2011 Chev silverado 2500 2962# capacity updated

Looking to purchase the above truck 2011 silverado 2500 ext cab LT diesel. Payload 3200# towing capacity 17,000#. I am wanting to pull a 28'-34' 5th wheel. Just guessing weights around 12-14K will I h...
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APT
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Jul 29, 2014
Good research BR549. So at about 3000 pounds of payload I think you'll be happiest near 2k loaded pin weight for a 5th wheel RV. That means find something closer to 1500 pounds dry. Those 5ers have large outside storage that get filled up. Anything in front of the axles increase pin weight.

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