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08-06-2016, 04:56 PM
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Bout to pull the trigger...
hey folks,
I'm a travel nurse that travels with my wife and son. We are tired of packing and unpacking every 3 months. we are looking at a Montona High country 5th wheel. I drive a 2005 Chevy Duramax/Ally cc/sb 4x4. 3.73 gears, SRW. Will my truck handle this 5th wheel?
Specs for 356BH
Shipping Weight 12462
Carrying Capacity 2738
Hitch 2330
Length 39' 10"
Height 12' 9"
Fresh Water 64
Waste Water 88
Gray Water 88
LPG 60
Tire Size ST235/80R16E
Im sure this has been asked 100 times....Have mercy on this newby!
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08-06-2016, 05:18 PM
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Site Team
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There should be a sticker on the drivers side door frame on your truck that will tell you what it's capacity is.
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08-06-2016, 05:52 PM
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Thanks Dick.....I'll look at that in the morning.
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08-06-2016, 06:53 PM
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Montana Master
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A set of airbags and a Pac Brake and you'll be good to go. A good friend of mine pulls a 34' Cameo with his 02 Dirtymax and does great. He is a truck driver however..
Mark
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08-06-2016, 07:18 PM
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Thanks Mark!
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08-07-2016, 01:17 AM
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Montana Master
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yes
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08-07-2016, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
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Do the numbers...
- Cargo capacity is what is on the Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jam. It is to the nearest one pound.
- Actual tow capacity...truck's GCWR minus the tow vehicle's actual weight when ready to tow.
In your post, you said you have a CC/SB, Chevy did not make any SB one tons in 2005.
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08-07-2016, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by TLightning
Do the numbers...
- Cargo capacity is what is on the Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jam. It is to the nearest one pound.
- Actual tow capacity...truck's GCWR minus the tow vehicle's actual weight when ready to tow.
In your post, you said you have a CC/SB, Chevy did not make any SB one tons in 2005.
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Oops...its a 3/4 ton. forgot to put the 2500 part in.. and yeah I realize now that SRW means the 1 ton.
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08-10-2016, 12:43 PM
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Montana Master
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SRW = single rear wheel. Yes, you can tow it, but you will be way over capacity of truck. Your 2500 has a 9200 GVW probably and my 2007 3500 has a 9900 GVW and is over pulling a 35 1/2 ft Montana, not a 39' trailer. Don't overload your trailer and drive a reasonable speed and you might get by. A lot of people are over capacity on their truck and I haven't heard of anyone having an accident because of it.
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08-10-2016, 01:14 PM
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Montana Master
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You have a great truck to pull a HC with. The HC were developed especially to be pulled with 3/4'ton trucks. You might be a little over weight no big deal.
Lynwood
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08-10-2016, 07:29 PM
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Montana Master
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My position is being a little overweight is like being little pregnant. IMHO
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08-11-2016, 03:09 PM
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Thanks for the Info guys. All info will be taken into consideration.
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08-12-2016, 05:19 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
You have a great truck to pull a HC with. The HC were developed especially to be pulled with 3/4'ton trucks. You might be a little over weight no big deal.
Lynwood
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Riiiight! No big deal until you are in an at fault wreck...then it will be a big deal.
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08-13-2016, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by TLightning
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mlh
You have a great truck to pull a HC with. The HC were developed especially to be pulled with 3/4'ton trucks. You might be a little over weight no big deal.
Lynwood
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Riiiight! No big deal until you are in an at fault wreck...then it will be a big deal.
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Y'all have pretty much convinced me that I need to shop a little lighter. Thanks for the info.
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08-13-2016, 03:36 PM
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My second choice is this Jayco Eagle 345BHTS 2016 model
Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 10815
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 2080
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 13250
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2435
Thoughts on this? Towing with truck in my sisnature
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09-02-2016, 04:44 PM
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This thread is a little old, but I thought I'd weigh-in (pun intended). The ONLY difference between the 2500 and 3500 Silverado is the rear spring rating (and the door badges). PERIOD. Chassis, brakes, axles, wheels, and tires, all the same. The main factors determining towing capacity is the rear axle rating and tire load rating. As to it being a "big deal in an at-fault wreck" i'd be interested is seeing the case law.
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09-04-2016, 07:42 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Bad Moon
... As to it being a "big deal in an at-fault wreck" i'd be interested is seeing the case law...
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Ask member 1retired06...he was in an accident, NOT at fault, and still was required by authorities to have his rig weighed.
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