Is my truck rated to pull it!

sanko1570 · 11-19-2009, 05:46 PM

I Have a 07 2500 6.7 automatic Mega Cab and I am about to buy a living quarters horse trailer thats Loaded weight is around 15,500 to 16,000 Is my truck rated to pull this I have no owners manual to reffer to. I know the motor can handle I think I can pull a house with it but is the suspension frame etc... rated for that.

Last edited by sanko1570 : 11-19-2009 at 10:21 PM.

RaceMoab#42 · 11-19-2009, 06:52 PM

I have the same truck with air bags.... I wouldnt worry about it. I average 24-27k (GVW truck, trailer, load) 3-4 times a week.
Im sure people are gonna tell you your gonna kill a van full of small children on the highway unless you buy a dually, but as long as you pull at a safe speed and pay attention your gonna be fine.

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***tgibbs*** · 11-19-2009, 06:57 PM

Keep the speed down and the eyes open. I had a 2500 dodge and pulled all kinds of horse trailers (with and without horses) and flatbeds for my parents dealership. Most I had was 20-21k worth of tractor and trailer. Put some airbags and an exhaust brake and you will be fine. The horses will like the exhaust brake as well cause it comes on smooth whereas some brakes are grabby when their hot.

***-lenny-*** · 11-19-2009, 08:06 PM

Are you over your tow ratings?

Definitely.

Can your truck pull it safely?

Sure.

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uga33 · 11-19-2009, 08:15 PM

^^^^^^agreed^^^^^^^^^^

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sanko1570 · 11-19-2009, 10:19 PM

will it have to have air bags....if so how much are they to get them put on.......how much does a 07 6.7 2500 mega cab wiegh on its own......thanks yall

Donn · 11-19-2009, 10:24 PM

2500? Yes you will be way over the GVWR/GCWR numbers.
3500 dually? You will be OK

sanko1570 · 11-19-2009, 11:35 PM

is it illegal

uga33 · 11-20-2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanko1570

is it illegal

The legal implications would come in if you were to get in an accident and they check your gcwr and take you to court.

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RAN '07 · 11-20-2009, 06:57 AM

Airbag's, and a good brake controller(Prodigy)

You won't have any problems

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joe03dodge · 11-20-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donn

2500? Yes you will be way over the GVWR/GCWR numbers.
3500 dually? You will be OK

a 3500 has the same gcwr as a 2500...

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Megasixpointseven · 11-20-2009, 06:52 PM

4.10 gear trucks have a higher tow rating than 3.73 but I still think you are over the legal limits even if you had 4.10s.

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11-19-2009, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
RaceMoab#42 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post RaceMoab#42's Truck Pics	I have the same truck with air bags.... I wouldnt worry about it. I average 24-27k (GVW truck, trailer, load) 3-4 times a week. Im sure people are gonna tell you your gonna kill a van full of small children on the highway unless you buy a dually, but as long as you pull at a safe speed and pay attention your gonna be fine. __________________ Outlaw Rock Racing....team tow rig 09 6.7, 6sp. manual mega cab.

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*tgibbs* Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts tgibbs's Truck Pics	Keep the speed down and the eyes open. I had a 2500 dodge and pulled all kinds of horse trailers (with and without horses) and flatbeds for my parents dealership. Most I had was 20-21k worth of tractor and trailer. Put some airbags and an exhaust brake and you will be fine. The horses will like the exhaust brake as well cause it comes on smooth whereas some brakes are grabby when their hot.

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*-lenny-* Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brooks Alberta Posts: 1,465 Thanks: 52 Thanked 79 Times in 71 Posts -lenny-'s Truck Pics	Are you over your tow ratings? Definitely. Can your truck pull it safely? Sure. __________________ 2008 6.7L Man Van 3500 4x4 68RFE Mostly Stock, but LSD compatible

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uga33 Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cartersville, Ga Posts: 95 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts uga33's Truck Pics	^^^^^^agreed^^^^^^^^^^ __________________ 2006 Ferd F-250 CC/SB <----Project DT 466'd 77 Hear to learn, not to be an a**hole.

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Donn Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Donn's Truck Pics	2500? Yes you will be way over the GVWR/GCWR numbers. 3500 dually? You will be OK

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Megasixpointseven Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 175 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Megasixpointseven's Truck Pics	4.10 gear trucks have a higher tow rating than 3.73 but I still think you are over the legal limits even if you had 4.10s. __________________ 2008 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3241506 1980 Cobra Clone http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2364382