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08-04-2006, 06:41 PM
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2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
how much weight can i pull with 2500 duramax ho with allison trans, 2006-2007
it's say max trailer weight 12,000 l.b. on toung 15,000 for a 5 weeler .
i will be towing on the toung .has anybody towed more then the 12k ? how does it handle ?
thank's for all your input
mike
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08-04-2006, 06:52 PM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
Mike,,, Its always the same answer,,,,,
How far??
How fast??
How often??
You can pull 20 to 24thousand with that truck ,, but ,, ya cant stop it!!! 
It really just depends! I know thats not the info your looking for ,,,, but -----
RHC
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08-04-2006, 08:02 PM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
If you exceed the tow ratings of the truck you will not have insurance coverage in the event of an accident/incident; no matter who or what is at fault. Your insurance company will cancel your policy.
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08-05-2006, 05:27 AM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
thank's
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08-07-2006, 06:51 AM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
make sure you upgrade the trailer hitch to a class5
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08-07-2006, 07:36 AM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
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Originally Posted by hp500efi
make sure you upgrade the trailer hitch to a class5
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True and great point. Even if you plan to tow within the factory specs, the factory tow hitch is junk. Go for a Reese Titan-V or a Putnam XDR Class-V hitch.
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08-07-2006, 08:44 AM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
Like Brian says.. Change the hitch for safe measure.
I haven't changed it, and have pulled a LOT more than you'd believe (22,000lb)
You'll likely be fine stock, but a bigger hitch is no bad idea.
It's a damn good truck. I have an awful lot of seat time in the GM, towing seat time.
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08-07-2006, 09:04 AM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
If you exceed the tow ratings of the truck you will not have insurance coverage in the event of an accident/incident; no matter who or what is at fault. Your insurance company will cancel your policy.
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Amen.
Overweight towing is Russian Roulette with 5 bullets. Anyone who tells you different is a fool.
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08-07-2006, 01:28 PM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
Ive pulled 12k on the hitch with my 06 2500hd. Absolutely no problem, however if I was going to pull weight in that range on a regular basis, I'd go with a dually for the peace of mind.
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08-08-2006, 07:52 AM
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Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
If you exceed the tow ratings of the truck you will not have insurance coverage in the event of an accident/incident; no matter who or what is at fault. Your insurance company will cancel your policy.
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Don't forget the rear airbags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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