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mikebrls 08-04-2006 05:41 PM

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

RHC 08-04-2006 05:52 PM

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!!! :D

It really just depends! I know thats not the info your looking for ,,,, but ----- :D :D

RHC

Sydwayz 08-04-2006 07:02 PM

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.

mikebrls 08-05-2006 04:27 AM

Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
 
thank's

hp500efi 08-07-2006 05:51 AM

Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
 
make sure you upgrade the trailer hitch to a class5

Sydwayz 08-07-2006 06:36 AM

Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
 

Originally Posted by hp500efi
make sure you upgrade the trailer hitch to a class5

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.

Tim G. 08-07-2006 07:44 AM

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.

Chris Sunkin 08-07-2006 08:04 AM

Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
 

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.

Amen.

Overweight towing is Russian Roulette with 5 bullets. Anyone who tells you different is a fool.

Wobble 08-07-2006 12:28 PM

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.

OldSchool 08-08-2006 06:52 AM

Re: 2500 duramax how much weight can i pull
 

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.


Don't forget the rear airbags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :evilb:


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