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GMC 3500 Towing Capacities "Max trailer/towing Capacity" 22,60

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Hello All, I am new here and need a little help.

 

We are looking at a newer GMC 3500 HD, crew cab DRW for towing. I am very familiar with weights, weight ratings ect. I currently own two DRW trucks and two 40' trailers, DOT #'s ect so I am fairly knowledgeable from reading and talking to DOT officers when I can.

 

Here is my question. I am curious about the GCVWR (gross combined vehicle weight rating) basically I don't want to pull more than the truck is capable. If we ever get wrapped in a weigh station and a DOT officer is having a bad day I don't want to be parked while also having $100,000 invested in a rig that isn't legal.

 

If you look at GM's brochure in the link below, page 16 for a 3500 Duramax, 4wd, DRW the "Max trailer/Towing Capacity" is 22,600. This doesn't seem clear to me the way it is worded. Does this mean the truck and trailer loaded, max weight combined can be 22,600 max? OR does this mean I can pull a trailer weighing up to 22,600lbs? This would be a gooseneck and lets pretend the axle weights all come out perfect.

 

Page 16- https://www.gmc.com/content/dam/GMC/global/master/nscwebsite/en/home/Tools/Download_A_Brochure/01_Images/2015-gmc-trailering-towing-guide.pdf

 

Right now I am looking at a trailer with a GVWR of 21,000lbs. I never intend the trailer to be loaded to that amount but if it is am I legal to put a 21,000lb trailer being the new GMC 3500 Duramax DRW? We have CDL.

 

Thank you,

Ryan

 

 

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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2015 ball hitch towing DRW: note: I used the model codes for crew cab dually. TC is GMC 2wd, TK is GMC 4wd, and 35943 is the code for 1 ton crew cab long box (35 is 3500hd, 9 is 8ft box and 43 is crew cab).

 

2wd (TC35943) - 16500lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 19600lbs

 

2015 5th wheel/gooseneck DRW:

 

2wd (TC35943) - 22900lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 16900lbs

 

Gross Combined for 2015 dually is 30500lbs.

 

2016 ball hitch towing DRW:

 

2wd (TC35943) - 20000lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 20000lbs

 

2016 5th wheel/gooseneck DRW:

 

2wd (TC35943) - 22900lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 22800lbs

 

 

Gross Combined for 2016 dually is 31100lbs.

 

All specs are from here:

 

2016: http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2016&regionID=1&divisionID=2&type=0&vehicleID=18904&section=trailer_specs&page=&butID=8

 

2015: http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2015&regionID=1&divisionID=2&type=0&vehicleID=17050&section=trailer_specs&page=&butID=8

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2015 ball hitch towing DRW: note: I used the model codes for crew cab dually. TC is GMC 2wd, TK is GMC 4wd, and 35943 is the code for 1 ton crew cab long box (35 is 3500hd, 9 is 8ft box and 43 is crew cab).

 

2wd (TC35943) - 16500lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 19600lbs

 

2015 5th wheel/gooseneck DRW:

 

2wd (TC35943) - 22900lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 16900lbs

 

Gross Combined for 2015 dually is 30500lbs.

 

2016 ball hitch towing DRW:

 

2wd (TC35943) - 20000lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 20000lbs

 

2016 5th wheel/gooseneck DRW:

 

2wd (TC35943) - 22900lbs

 

4wd (TK35943) - 22800lbs

 

 

Gross Combined for 2016 dually is 31100lbs.

 

All specs are from here:

 

2016: http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2016&regionID=1&divisionID=2&type=0&vehicleID=18904&section=trailer_specs&page=&butID=8

 

2015: http://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2015&regionID=1&divisionID=2&type=0&vehicleID=17050&section=trailer_specs&page=&butID=8

Thank you sir.

 

So if I read this correctly and change the top to gooseneck, a 2015 3500, 8' bed, crew cab, 2wd Duramax can have a max trailer weight of 22,900lbs? So if the truck has a GVWR of 13,000 my total combine rig weight can weigh 35,900 when using a gooseneck?

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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GVWR is 13,025 lbs. for a crew cab DRW Duramax. GCWR is 30,500 lbs. Trailer max is 22,900 lbs.

 

All of GM towing calculations are based on:

 

Maximum trailer ratings are calculated assuming standard equipped vehicle, driver and required trailering equipment. The weight of optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. 15 to 25% of the trailer weight is the recommended 5th Wheel or Gooseneck kingpin load.

 

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