[danielm300]

I started paying more attention to weight details after a scary experience on the UP of Michigan. My tow vehicle drivers rear wheel came of while driving. Landed safely without incident. Long story short- I rechecked the weights on my rig:


2011 2500HD Duramax LTZ Crew Cab-

8500 Lbs GW
5990 RAGW (6200 max)
19060 CGW (20500 max)


2014 Montana HC- 10560 with ~2500 Pin Weight



Bottom Line: CGW- ok, RAGW- ok, Max trailer weight- ok, Truck GVWR- overweight (due to pin weight).



I noted that Duramax 2500HDs with the LTZ interior, a 5th wheel hitch (B&W Companion), undercoating, and spray on bedliner all seem to run about 8500 lb GW with 2 occupants, dog, road snacks, etc.



It would appear that I'd be lucky to tow an Ultralite 1500 towable rig with my truck and not exceed the 10000 GVWR rating on the truck.


BTW- the truck tows very well and the ride/ braking is fine.


Am I correct in assuming that a nicely equipped Chevy Duramax 2500HD can't tow much of a 5th wheel?