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OK, let me go get my flame suit. BRB.
Got it on, now we can proceed. :-)
I'm sure the towing capacity on a 2500HD has been discussed thousands of times. The 2004 Owners manual rates the 2500HD at exactly the same trailer towing capacity as the 3500 at 12,000lbs. My trailer is 12,500 empty. One thing I was hoping you could help with is the Hitch weight- do the manufacturers hitch weight ratings reflect full trailer gross or empty weight? I'm figuring full load for us will be around 500lbs of water and 1,000lbs of stuff totaling around 14K.
I was thinking about Toyo M-55's, the 245/75/16 tires are rated for 3042 single which is almost the same as my axle rating of 6084. My truck weighs in at 7700lbs and has a 2500lb rated pin weight.
No, the Cargo trailer will be pulled by my wife's Suburban 2500 8.1L rig.
I figured air bags, an exhaust brake, and maybe a mild tuner are in order. I have a Reece 16K hitch and I am wondering if I should really tow 14K with it.
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