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Vaughlw · 07-03-2022, 08:10 AM

There is no doubt that a 250, 2500 will pull the weight. The problem is not with towing capacity but the TOTAL weight being placed on the truck itself. Max payload, not max towing. Of course most law enforcement agencies arent gonna pull you over and chek you. As mentioned before, if you are involved in an accident even if it's not your fault. The other person could sue you in a civil court for running your rig overloaded. Doesn't matter if you add air bags, helper springs, etc...any decent lawyer will win in court if you are running overloaded. Another issue is correct drivers license. In SC and many other states, if your combined GVWR exceeds 26,000 lbs then you must have a class F license. If not properly licensed then technically you are towing illegally anyway. Not bashing 3/4 ton trucks they are awesome vehicles. Just pay attention to the weight being placed on the truck, which includes pin weight, cargo, and all occupants.

07-03-2022, 08:10 AM	#35
Vaughlw Established Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Easley Posts: 14 M.O.C. #31261	There is no doubt that a 250, 2500 will pull the weight. The problem is not with towing capacity but the TOTAL weight being placed on the truck itself. Max payload, not max towing. Of course most law enforcement agencies arent gonna pull you over and chek you. As mentioned before, if you are involved in an accident even if it's not your fault. The other person could sue you in a civil court for running your rig overloaded. Doesn't matter if you add air bags, helper springs, etc...any decent lawyer will win in court if you are running overloaded. Another issue is correct drivers license. In SC and many other states, if your combined GVWR exceeds 26,000 lbs then you must have a class F license. If not properly licensed then technically you are towing illegally anyway. Not bashing 3/4 ton trucks they are awesome vehicles. Just pay attention to the weight being placed on the truck, which includes pin weight, cargo, and all occupants.