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

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

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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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thank's

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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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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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Amen.

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

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

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Maybe look at the installation of equalizer bars if you are towing on the tongue. I have an F150 Supercrew 5.4 around 8700lb towing cap. and I tow right at 6500. I wanted it to ride alot better and the difference is actually incredible! I had them installed at a camper place and it was the only the 2nd time they had done it on a boat. After they tuned the hook ups and did a test drive, the install techs were extremely impressed. I didn't need to do this but for $300 it was some of the best money I have spent, and really worth it when it comes to my 4-5 hour rides to Table Rock Lake. They take all the "lunging and the bouncies" out going over overpasses and other bumps and depressions on the hwy. Oh and I usually over do everything i get my hands on. Make it right and bulletproof or don't do it at all....

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I pulled a 43 NorTech on an Aluminum trailer a total of about 15000 miles in 03 and 04. Weight was 15000 lbs plus.It did a great job,could set the cruise in OD and it wouldnt shift down unless it was real windy or on a big overpass,and I always ran 75mph.A Dually would be more stable but in my opinion not worth the aggravation for everyday driving. I put Michelens on that were 10 ply,could inflate to 80lbs when towing,and back to 45lbs for everyday use and softer ride,worked for me.Great truck,still in my fleet.