Posted 2006-08-16 5:11 PM (#46769 - in reply to #46415) Subject: RE: Chevy 2500 Duramax tow capacity
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Posts: 92 Location: oregon
couldn't agree with you more. The duramax is an incredible engine and the allison transmission is unsurpassed, especially with the tow haul mode traveling downhill.....the braking is great. We will be buying a 2007 when they are available. We also drove Ford and Dodge.
Posted 2006-08-20 2:59 PM (#46993 - in reply to #46415) Subject: RE: Chevy 2500 Duramax tow capacity
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Posts: 544 Location: Claxton, Ga.
You know, I didn't see anyone mention the fact that pulling a big trailer with a SRW truck is not to wise because of the number of tires. A 2500 will do just fine for most trailers. It's just what if you have a blowout on a rear tire traveling 65 MPH. Stick a fork in you because you are done. I personlly would not want to be in the drivers seat if this happened. A DRW vehicle is the way to go if you haul a 30' or over trailer. If you loose one tire you have one more left to safely get you out of harms way.
Posted 2006-08-21 9:36 AM (#47043 - in reply to #46993) Subject: RE: Chevy 2500 Duramax tow capacity
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Posts: 671 Location: THE GREAT NORTHWET, OREGON(THE REAL GODS COUNTRY)
Originally written by Spooler on 2006-08-20 12:59 PM
You know, I didn't see anyone mention the fact that pulling a big trailer with a SRW truck is not to wise because of the number of tires. A 2500 will do just fine for most trailers. It's just what if you have a blowout on a rear tire traveling 65 MPH. Stick a fork in you because you are done. I personlly would not want to be in the drivers seat if this happened. A DRW vehicle is the way to go if you haul a 30' or over trailer. If you loose one tire you have one more left to safely get you out of harms way.
Chevy 2500 Duramax tow capacity
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