[TLightning]

quote:Originally posted by Sinterior

Hi, I'm not weight police, but will tell you my '06 GMC 2500 4X4 D/A with me DW, 5th hitch, tool box and full of "stuff" and fuel weighed 7600lbs, leaving 1600lbs for pin weight.
That truck was just within weight specs except for GVWR which was 1,000lbs over weight with my '09 3400RL, and after trading for a 3500 dually, IMHO there is a BIG difference in towing.
Weigh your truck and trailer, do the math, and decide for yourself.

Many people will say their 2500 trucks tow ok, but, if I'm in an accident I don't want an over weight issue pointing to me as being a cause or at fault.

Here in BC there is a license endorsement for towing trailers over 4,600KG (10,120LBS) where on the written exam (their is a road test as well) you sign and agree to weight limits, and it states if you're over, your insurance may not cover you.
I'm not comfortable with that "may not cover you" statement.

Having said that, I think this only applies to BC residents and others are based on home province/state rules if in an accident in BC.

Good information, I've gone the 3/4 ton route also. The issue is not "towing" as the drive trains are the same...the problem is the ability of the 2500 series truck to handle the pin weight and stay within the manufacturer's ratings. It can't. One suggestion, ignore the empty weights, we operate at nearly GW with a 2,500 plus pin weight.