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Lets see what you are towing!

Its the yakima overhaul rack. It works really well. The kiddo absolutely loves camping.
 
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Damonb28 said:
Here is our latest rig. She is a big girl! 47’ weighing in just over 29k. She turns heads wherever we go.

Truck pulls great but isn’t a big fan of starting from a dead stop up hill.
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That looks like a handful to tow! Beautiful rig.

I'm curious about the power ratings on the 5500. My company runs some medium duty commercial trucks, mostly rack body. Our Chevy 5500 has a duramax rated a fair bit lower in HP and torque than the same year/engine in a pickup. I've assumed this is for durability and knowing the strain it can put on the transmission when starting a loaded truck from a stop. Is your 5500 6.7 rated the same as it would be in a 2500/3500?
 
Dave01 said:
That looks like a handful to tow! Beautiful rig.

I'm curious about the power ratings on the 5500. My company runs some medium duty commercial trucks, mostly rack body. Our Chevy 5500 has a duramax rated a fair bit lower in HP and torque than the same year/engine in a pickup. I've assumed this is for durability and knowing the strain it can put on the transmission when starting a loaded truck from a stop. Is your 5500 6.7 rated the same as it would be in a 2500/3500?
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It is a handful and a half to tow. Haha

Yes the 5500 is derated from a 2500/3500 power. It is about 50hp and 75lb less. I don’t go anywhere in a hurry. The rear end is a 4.88 so that helps the low end torque off the line.
 
"Hey dad can we pull into this convenience store to get a snack?" Stuff like that just isn't happening with a 47' trailer!

On the triple axle, how many of the axles have brakes?
 
Went up and grabbed our trailer with the new truck. Loved the 8 speed and the HO power. Never felt like I ever had a situation where I needed more truck but this feels just slightly smoother in almost every way. Now to get the trailer loaded up this week for the trucks first road trip! Were headed north to the Minnesota state fair and then over to Mackinac Island.

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Jmonty said:
Went up and grabbed our trailer with the new truck. Loved the 8 speed and the HO power. Never felt like I ever had a situation where I needed more truck but this feels just slightly smoother in almost every way. Now to get the trailer loaded up this week for the trucks first road trip! Were headed north to the Minnesota state fair and then over to Mackinac Island.

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Please start a new tow review thread and tag me in it please. You got a nice setup.

Is that a 3500 with factory air?
 
jbonnot03 said:
Hauled a load of cattle yesterday. The 2025 is a beast.
650 miles round trip.
16.5k ish unloaded
28.4k gross on way home
205-207 on coolant temp
160 trans temp
214 oil temp
MPG hand figured 10.38
Truck mpg showed 10.5 for the trip
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We talking milk or steaks...either way I'm hungry now. ;)
 
DarkHorse8 said:
Please start a new tow review thread and tag me in it please. You got a nice setup.

Is that a 3500 with factory air?
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Thanks! Not sure I'm doing anything special just taking the advice of some seasoned vets on the forum here! If I learn anything I'll be sure to share :)

Standard leaf springs with airbags added, although not inflated in that picture they won't be needed until we get her loaded heavy I suspect :)
 
Jmonty said:
Thanks! Not sure I'm doing anything special just taking the advice of some seasoned vets on the forum here! If I learn anything I'll be sure to share :)

Standard leaf springs with airbags added, although not inflated in that picture they won't be needed until we get her loaded heavy I suspect :)
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Very interesting. Good to know. How much does the camper weigh and what is the weight on the axle? This info is really going to help me with my truck build. I’m also getting a 3500 Mega but in Limited trim. I’ll be pulling a 36’ gooseneck enclosed trailer that will be 10,000 pounds loaded at the most.
 
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I don't see you having any issues with that setup. I pulled a 36' 5th wheel with a 2018 3500 6.7 SO CTD short bed that weighed 13,500lbs. We lived in it for 3 years, so it had everything we owned. A 10,000lb gooseneck trailer is not going to be an issue for a 25 or 26 3500.
 
Davidbt said:
I don't see you having any issues with that setup. I pulled a 36' 5th wheel with a 2018 3500 6.7 SO CTD short bed that weighed 13,500lbs. We lived in it for 3 years, so it had everything we owned. A 10,000lb gooseneck trailer is not going to be an issue for a 25 or 26 3500.
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Pulling power ain’t my concern. It’s factory air vs non air. Weighing my options. I’ll tow only seasonally long distances for track days maybe like 4 times per year. The rest will be daily driving.

Not trying to derail the thread but info from all you experienced folk is welcomed. Buy once-cry once.
 
DarkHorse8 said:
Pulling power ain’t my concern. It’s factory air vs non air. Weighing my options. I’ll tow only seasonally long distances for track days maybe like 4 times per year. The rest will be daily driving.

Not trying to derail the thread but info from all you experienced folk is welcomed. Buy once-cry once.
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I didn't have air bags on my 3500, and it sat level. I've never driven a truck with factory air bags, so I can't help you there. I hope you're able to test drive them both.
 
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