what can my 2500 tow?? - Page 2

winn99 · 10-07-2009, 12:33 AM

yep 2 cars it what it would be plus all the racing junk..that would be 6000 + the weight of the trailer.. I have no idea how much trailers weigh though..

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LeeWayne · 10-07-2009, 12:57 AM

You should be good to go just get a good brake controller

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winn99 · 10-07-2009, 01:08 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Now I just gotta find a good deal on a trailer.

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ant.foste · 10-07-2009, 01:14 AM

You should be fine. I'm going through the process of figuring this out myself. 40' gooseneck enclosed car trailer tends to weigh 6-7k empty. Goosenecks tend to run a 20% pin weight. So, I'm looking at 14-15k capacity trailers which will put on a pin weight of 2800-3000lbs on my rear axle. Empty, I have 2700lbs on it. The door sticker rates the rear axle at 6klbs. I haven't looked at the tire ratings yet. 15k gooseneck is the most I'm willing to go and I really don't think I'm going to enjoy it much. I'm already looking at airbags.

If this was being towed more than 6-7 times a year I would really look into a DRW truck. But seeing how it's not fulltime or often, and I'm staying inside all my ratings the 2500 will be ok.

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CO6.7Cummins · 10-07-2009, 05:04 AM

I think you'll be fine towing 6,000 lbs

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winn99 · 10-07-2009, 11:28 AM

so that would be roughly 13,000lbs total? Is that to much for a 2500? You all keep saying 6,000lbs but since it is 6,000lbs of cargo plus the trailer is it really just 6,000lbs? I've never hauled a big trailer just smaller bumper pulls so I don't know much about the rating and what pin weight is etc..

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LeeWayne · 10-07-2009, 02:23 PM

13,000 should be fine i wouldn't push any more than that

look at it this way 3500 dually with the appropraite trailer can legally haul 42k

3500 srw prolly about 25k-32k

2500- 10k-18k

This is not facts its what i think they can do with out being in danger but i do know that a drw 3500 with the right trailer can legally haul 42k so i would think my #'s should be in the right ball park

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jo4450 · 10-07-2009, 09:21 PM

i just pulled a 28 foot bumper pull, and with the car, wheelers, tools and all our crap it was probly 10-11,000, youd be suprised on how much all your other random crap weighs

CowboyCummins01 · 10-07-2009, 11:03 PM

ive pulled a 30ft goosneck with a MM G6 tractor on it. trailer plus tractor was 17,500 lbs, Gross combined was 24,000 lbs. pulled it no biggie. only slowed from 70-65 on hills in 6th gear on 2x5. technically overweight for a 01 2500 but pulled it no problem

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MELEX · 10-08-2009, 07:23 PM

I tow 15k gooseneck regularly (mini excavator and dump trailer). Tranny was the only problem I have had that I would attribute to towing. I would love to have an exhaust break (next on list). Stopping quickly becomes more important than going fast.

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Moparman · 10-08-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by winn99

yep 2 cars it what it would be plus all the racing junk..that would be 6000 + the weight of the trailer.. I have no idea how much trailers weigh though..

You're probly going to be overloaded. Find out the trailer weight though and go from there. You will want to buy a gooseneck/5th wheel trailer for sure, no bumper pull, the factory hitch is not rated for your weight.

I strongly suggest you trade for a 3500 or 4500 dually. That enclosed trailer will fishtail all over the road with side winds. You want the stability of dual rear wheels, and you want more truck than you need.

Oh and find a trailer mfg that will build a V nose trailer. That flat front will cost you at least 2mpg.

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winn99 · 10-08-2009, 11:40 PM

Well after doing some figuring and some thinking I'm only going to need to haul one car so that will cut the length of the trailer down some and the weight. Still going to get something at least 32 feet long.

Moparman - I've had my truck for less than a month. Trading for something else is out of the question. This is my daily driver it why I opted for a 2500. Didn't want to drive a dually around everyday. Now surely a 2500 can haul about a 32' trailer with only one car in it.

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10-07-2009, 12:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	yep 2 cars it what it would be plus all the racing junk..that would be 6000 + the weight of the trailer.. I have no idea how much trailers weigh though.. __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

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10-07-2009, 12:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
LeeWayne Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waco,TX........weekends prolly Georgetown or Salado Posts: 662 Thanks: 22 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts LeeWayne's Truck Pics	You should be good to go just get a good brake controller __________________ 06 5.9 3500 dually, longbed, singlecab, 6spd,

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winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	Thanks for the info guys. Now I just gotta find a good deal on a trailer. __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

10-07-2009, 01:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
ant.foste Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 369 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts ant.foste's Truck Pics	You should be fine. I'm going through the process of figuring this out myself. 40' gooseneck enclosed car trailer tends to weigh 6-7k empty. Goosenecks tend to run a 20% pin weight. So, I'm looking at 14-15k capacity trailers which will put on a pin weight of 2800-3000lbs on my rear axle. Empty, I have 2700lbs on it. The door sticker rates the rear axle at 6klbs. I haven't looked at the tire ratings yet. 15k gooseneck is the most I'm willing to go and I really don't think I'm going to enjoy it much. I'm already looking at airbags. If this was being towed more than 6-7 times a year I would really look into a DRW truck. But seeing how it's not fulltime or often, and I'm staying inside all my ratings the 2500 will be ok. __________________ 2009 2500 6.7 68RFE QuadCab Longbed 4x4 SLT Patriot Blue Carli \| BlackMaxx \| 5" TBE

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CO6.7Cummins Diesel Head Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 1,192 Thanks: 19 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts CO6.7Cummins's Truck Pics	I think you'll be fine towing 6,000 lbs __________________ 08 Ram 2500 Quad Cab 6.7L 4x4 Auto, XRT175V1, AD150, II CP3, AFE Stage 2, 5" straight pipe, EGR/Cooler Delete, shimmed fuel release, 20% tint and Husky Liners front and back. I support sensitive Tug Boaters like MorSmokPls

10-07-2009, 11:28 AM	#18 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	so that would be roughly 13,000lbs total? Is that to much for a 2500? You all keep saying 6,000lbs but since it is 6,000lbs of cargo plus the trailer is it really just 6,000lbs? I've never hauled a big trailer just smaller bumper pulls so I don't know much about the rating and what pin weight is etc.. __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

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LeeWayne Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waco,TX........weekends prolly Georgetown or Salado Posts: 662 Thanks: 22 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts LeeWayne's Truck Pics	13,000 should be fine i wouldn't push any more than that look at it this way 3500 dually with the appropraite trailer can legally haul 42k 3500 srw prolly about 25k-32k 2500- 10k-18k This is not facts its what i think they can do with out being in danger but i do know that a drw 3500 with the right trailer can legally haul 42k so i would think my #'s should be in the right ball park __________________ 06 5.9 3500 dually, longbed, singlecab, 6spd,

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jo4450 Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mn Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jo4450's Truck Pics	i just pulled a 28 foot bumper pull, and with the car, wheelers, tools and all our crap it was probly 10-11,000, youd be suprised on how much all your other random crap weighs

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CowboyCummins01 Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 686 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts CowboyCummins01's Truck Pics	ive pulled a 30ft goosneck with a MM G6 tractor on it. trailer plus tractor was 17,500 lbs, Gross combined was 24,000 lbs. pulled it no biggie. only slowed from 70-65 on hills in 6th gear on 2x5. technically overweight for a 01 2500 but pulled it no problem __________________ 2001 Ram 2500HO, NV5600, Just an ol ranch truck,362rwhp,811ft/lbs 10/24/09 Just Ledoux it-RIP Chris Ledoux

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MELEX Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 116 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts MELEX's Truck Pics	I tow 15k gooseneck regularly (mini excavator and dump trailer). Tranny was the only problem I have had that I would attribute to towing. I would love to have an exhaust break (next on list). Stopping quickly becomes more important than going fast. __________________ 04 2500 4X4 Auto w/ BD TC, VB, Torqloc, and Mag Hytech deep pan. FASS 150, BD Super B turbo, Smarty Jr., Dr. P 2018, Green intake, Hushpower muff, Isspro gauges, air bags, leveling kit, BW turn over ball hitch. ARB Front bumper as a result of the accident.

10-08-2009, 11:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	Well after doing some figuring and some thinking I'm only going to need to haul one car so that will cut the length of the trailer down some and the weight. Still going to get something at least 32 feet long. Moparman - I've had my truck for less than a month. Trading for something else is out of the question. This is my daily driver it why I opted for a 2500. Didn't want to drive a dually around everyday. Now surely a 2500 can haul about a 32' trailer with only one car in it. __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy