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1ViciousGSX · 09-27-2009, 02:16 PM

I currently have a 2005 Montana 3380RL with washer/dryer combo. 13,480 GVRW. Bought the trailer from a gentleman who towed it with a Chevy 3500 Duramax dually. He said he thought the 3500 dually was overkill for the trailer, probably just his opinion though. He said I should not have a problem towing this with a 3/4 tom truck.

So my question is,... I have an opportunity to pick up a very clean 2000 Chevy 2500 4x4 ext-cab 6.0L V8 short bed at a good price. This is the new style truck for that year model as it was just after the cross over. See pic. According to the owners manual the truck can take a 2500lb 5th-wheel pin weight/load and 10,500lb towing capacity. The transmission is equipped with the "Tow/Haul" feature also. I don't have a problem adding airbags to the rear axle if needed to keep it level.

I should also add that the trailer will be parked more than pulled. I'm using it for my job which could put me in one place for 3-6 months at a time. So having a 1-ton dually to deal with the rest of the time will be a hassle and that's why I'm leaning towards a 3/4-ton.

Is this ok to use or am I going to kill this truck?

Any opinions are gladly welcome.

Thanks, Mike

09-27-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
1ViciousGSX Established Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntsville Posts: 29 M.O.C. #9725	Chevy 6.0L 2500 ext-cab SB 4X4 towing I currently have a 2005 Montana 3380RL with washer/dryer combo. 13,480 GVRW. Bought the trailer from a gentleman who towed it with a Chevy 3500 Duramax dually. He said he thought the 3500 dually was overkill for the trailer, probably just his opinion though. He said I should not have a problem towing this with a 3/4 tom truck. So my question is,... I have an opportunity to pick up a very clean 2000 Chevy 2500 4x4 ext-cab 6.0L V8 short bed at a good price. This is the new style truck for that year model as it was just after the cross over. See pic. According to the owners manual the truck can take a 2500lb 5th-wheel pin weight/load and 10,500lb towing capacity. The transmission is equipped with the "Tow/Haul" feature also. I don't have a problem adding airbags to the rear axle if needed to keep it level. I should also add that the trailer will be parked more than pulled. I'm using it for my job which could put me in one place for 3-6 months at a time. So having a 1-ton dually to deal with the rest of the time will be a hassle and that's why I'm leaning towards a 3/4-ton. Is this ok to use or am I going to kill this truck? Any opinions are gladly welcome. Thanks, Mike