Recommended 5th Wheel Towing with 2008 Chevy 2500 Duramax Weight Capacities

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I am getting a new 5th wheel soon. The models I am looking at are between 9500 and 12000 pounds. My budget for a truck will fall within the 2007 to 2008 Chevy 2500 HD. Pin weight around 1500 to 2100 pounds. I don’t want the truck to struggle. Help would be nice.

asked by: Rick K

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For your 5th wheel towing, I recommend the 2008 Chevy 2500 with the 6.6L V8 Duramax which based on the cab and bed length as well as drive axle will have different towing limits. I've listed them below:

2500 Reg Cab Long Bed (LB) 4WD--15,500
2500 Reg Cab LB 2WD--15,800
2500 Ext Cab Std Bed 2WD--15,400
2500 Ext Cab Std Bed 4WD --14,300
2500 Ext Cab LB 2WD--15,000
2500 Ext Cab LB 4WD--13,400
2500 Club Cab (CC) Std Bed 2WD--15,200
2500 CC Std Bed 4WD--13,600
2500 CC LB 2WD--14,400
2500 CC LB 4WD--12,500

Manufacturer’s note: Fifth-wheel kingpin weight should be 15-25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 LB. Travel-trailer rating limited to 13,000 lbs with weight distributing hitch.

Then for your base rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50064-58 which will fit standard bed or long bed models without drilling into the frame. Then you can use the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30928 hitch you asked from for a long bed or Slider # RP30075 for a short bed.

Finally, I recommend the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug # 41157 to add a 7-way to the bed of your truck for easy connection and a clean look.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The best place to confirm a vehicle's towing capacity is in the owner's manual, since this should reflect the specific complement of equipment installed at the factory, including the rear differential which is just one of the components that…

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Answer 2

For your 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD towing a travel trailer, the best option for SumoSprings to help with the sag you are getting are the black version, which is the following part number: - SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-211-47 The black…

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We haven't had the chance to install the Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15703 on the 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 so I don't have exactly how far beneath the bumper the receiver will sit, however I did go out to our warehouse to take a…

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Answer 4

I went to the warehouse and measured the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #C15703. I have attached a photo of the trailer hitch and have noted the dimensions you can check out. This is a Class V trailer hitch and it has a 2-1/2 inch receiver…

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Answer 5

For body lifts like what you have Timbrens work just fine as-is without needing type of adapter or spacer. That means the part #TGMRCK25S will fit your 2008 GMC Sierra and work well.

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Answer 6

The GVWR of a vehicle is set in stone. There is nothing you can do to increase the capacity short of replacing the axle, suspension, and other load bearing and drive train components. What suspension enhancement like #TGMRCK25S does is help support…

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Answer 7

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15703 hangs pretty low on a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500. From the bottom of the bumper to the top of the hitch receiver it is approximately 4 inches. I have included a picture showing the gap. A similar hitch, #C15302,…

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Answer 8

We offer Class V hitches in both 2-inch and 2-1/2-inch sizes for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. All are shown on the linked page. Draw-Tite's 2-inch hitch #41944 is a no-drill install since it bolts up to the bumper bracket the same way as…

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Answer 9

The best class V hitch for your 2002 Silverado 2500 is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C15703. This hitch is custom fit for the 2500 HD's with the 6-1/2' beds and bolts to your truck with included hardware. This hitch has a…

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Answer 10

Timbrens would be the way to go since you are hauling quite a bit of weight. So for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 you'd want the part #TGMRCK25S which can give you up to an additional 6,000 lb of suspension support. You should note that this kit…

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Answer 11

I do have a solution for you; however, it will require some changes to the existing components on your truck. The Curt Hitch Extension #C45048 that you referenced does look to be your best option for getting the extension you need to tow a trailer…

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Answer 12

The Draw-Tite #DT45519 is designed to be used on the 8 foot bed models of the GMC Sierra and will not fit the short bed models. That being said, we do have Class V hitches with a 2 1/2 inch receiver options available for your short bed truck. The…

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