Can I Tow It?
07-14-2005 | 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by smiller
The comments about the 2500 not having sufficent suspension, frame, brakes, axle, etc. are off the mark because there are no significant differences between the 2500 and 3500 in these areas. However, the four rear tires on a 3500 do amount to a pretty significant difference if you are over the capacity of the two on a SRW! If you are going to cut it close you need to get everything weighed to be sure. You will obvioulsy be over the GVWR but the critical factor will be the tire loading and you need to be sure that you are at least well within this rating if nothing else.
The comments about the 2500 not having sufficent suspension, frame, brakes, axle, etc. are off the mark because there are no significant differences between the 2500 and 3500 in these areas. However, the four rear tires on a 3500 do amount to a pretty significant difference if you are over the capacity of the two on a SRW! If you are going to cut it close you need to get everything weighed to be sure. You will obvioulsy be over the GVWR but the critical factor will be the tire loading and you need to be sure that you are at least well within this rating if nothing else.
07-14-2005 | 04:19 PM
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Get heavier tires, 3750 load rating and you will be fine. The higher ply tires also take out the sway from single tires.
07-14-2005 | 05:33 PM
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My $.02. Go to the DRW set up, maybe with the airbags. Protects your investment, gives you added stability, traction, braking. Besides, it looks more macho.
If you need to go through a car wash, perhaps you should not own a truck. As far as snow, avoid it, or get a 4WD. I have to park further away, but a little walking never hurt anyone. Also helps to cut down on door dings.
Or save a lot of money an get a rig under 12k, use what you have.
If you need to go through a car wash, perhaps you should not own a truck. As far as snow, avoid it, or get a 4WD. I have to park further away, but a little walking never hurt anyone. Also helps to cut down on door dings.
Or save a lot of money an get a rig under 12k, use what you have.
07-14-2005 | 09:16 PM
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Originally posted by smiller
Can you get 3750 lb. rated tires in or near the 265/70-17 size that comes on the 2500? The highest I have been able to find is a 3195 lb. rating.
Can you get 3750 lb. rated tires in or near the 265/70-17 size that comes on the 2500? The highest I have been able to find is a 3195 lb. rating.
07-19-2005 | 12:58 AM
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Fixed the link that was posted earlier.
http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/...howtopic=24262
Now that is some serious hell to go through.
http://www.glamisdunes.com/invision/...howtopic=24262
Now that is some serious hell to go through.
07-19-2005 | 02:29 AM
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Sounds to me that it was the driver not the truck. You don't know what he had for tires either, that may have been the overload. He lost it to sway, should not have been pulling a trailer that sways.
07-19-2005 | 06:24 AM
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I repeat, It depends on the experience of the driver. I love these people who go and buy a diesel pickup and a fifth wheel trailor and decide " were going camping " without ever puliing anything. These are the people who scare the hell out of me. 
07-19-2005 | 07:29 AM
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I know many people that have trailers of various different (big enough sizes) sizes and more than one of them have gotten in my truck, pointed to the brake control and asked "whats that thing for"..... not knowing that trailer brakes actually exist or what they do....... just another thing to scare ya.....
i would bet there are plenty of people with those 5th wheel campers and toy haulers that do not have trailer brakes hooked up.....
i would bet there are plenty of people with those 5th wheel campers and toy haulers that do not have trailer brakes hooked up.....
07-21-2005 | 07:56 AM
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You can rationalize anything but facts are facts. You will be overloaded. You will not be safe on the road. You will put undue wear on the truck. You will be risking significant legal liability if you are involved in a accident and it's discovered you are overweight.
If that last point doesn't get your attention, read it again. People sue MacDonalds because of the coffee being to hot. And win.
Consider a smaller trailer.
If that last point doesn't get your attention, read it again. People sue MacDonalds because of the coffee being to hot. And win.
Consider a smaller trailer.
07-21-2005 | 12:33 PM
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Ok, the question is turned on you. Yes the truck will do it, but do you want to risk the possibility of being sued if "God forbide" you are involed in an accident...
07-21-2005 | 01:10 PM
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You have to consult the numbers. My 3500 DRW with 4.10's has a max combined weight rating of 23K. You can get a 2500 with the same 23K rating, but the load capacity(pin weight) is reduced versus the dually or the 3500 SRW. If you don't know the specifics of the trailer your going to tow you can't make an educated decision. One thing is for sure, if you get in an accident and your at fault and over loaded in any way.........pray. You can see what I tow and that was with a 2500 Yukon XL with 4.10's. It's rated at 12K towing capacity but man did you have to hold on. Same trailer and same Reese dual cam sway control 12K hitch, but with a longer wheel base and DRW and I can't even tell that trailer is there. I've had it both ways and can say if you want a big trailer, you better have the truck to go with it. It's that simple.
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07-21-2005 | 02:37 PM
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We have a triple axle 18,000lb rated 24' flat deck with gooseneck and a '04 2500. We use this to haul around our JD 2950 that weighs in around the 15,000lb mark all the time. As long as you keep the trailer brakes maintained properly there will never be an issue with stopping.
07-21-2005 | 05:52 PM
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Originally posted by ccmckee
We have a triple axle 18,000lb rated 24' flat deck with gooseneck and a '04 2500. We use this to haul around our JD 2950 that weighs in around the 15,000lb mark all the time. As long as you keep the trailer brakes maintained properly there will never be an issue with stopping.
We have a triple axle 18,000lb rated 24' flat deck with gooseneck and a '04 2500. We use this to haul around our JD 2950 that weighs in around the 15,000lb mark all the time. As long as you keep the trailer brakes maintained properly there will never be an issue with stopping.
