Best Diesel to tow 12,000-13,000 lbs?
Newbie here, so be easy on me eh? My wife & I are just beginning to consider what (used) diesel trucks to consider buying - to pull up to a 13K lb 5'er (not yet purchased). Looking at it another way...
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I have purchased GM's because of the Duramax/Allison combo.
Now that Ram has come out with a new tranny for the Cummins I may consider one in the future.
The size of the trailer you are looking at - you will need a dually. We are near the GVWR of our truck (11,600) and we have a "light" fifth wheel.
Last CAT scale:
Steer Axle - 4900 lbs
Drive Axle - 6060 lbs
Trailer Axle - 9220 lbs
Gross Weight - 20,180 lbs
RV weight leaving the factory was 10,014 lbs "dry".
Now that Ram has come out with a new tranny for the Cummins I may consider one in the future.
The size of the trailer you are looking at - you will need a dually. We are near the GVWR of our truck (11,600) and we have a "light" fifth wheel.
Last CAT scale:
Steer Axle - 4900 lbs
Drive Axle - 6060 lbs
Trailer Axle - 9220 lbs
Gross Weight - 20,180 lbs
RV weight leaving the factory was 10,014 lbs "dry".
