wannabe

38 Fever weighs less than a 38 Top Gun which you have already pulled. The truck can handle it.

Wannabe

Jupiter Sunsation

I have a 03 GMC Crew 2WD Diesel and thought is was nice. Two weeks ago I used an 05 GMC 1500 5.3 (3.73 gears)to tow my boat to the gas station. GMC says the truck can pull 8300 lbs and the boat (32 Sunsation Mid Cabin) weighs 6600 lbs dry so I figure with the trailer and fuel it is right at the max tow ability of the 05. TOTAL DISASTER, abs was going off everytime I hit the brakes and the truck was getting pushed around by the boat. I covered about 3 miles each way and couldn't believe the difference. I own 4 GMC's currently and love the trucks but the 2500 DD is the only thing to tow with. Didn't realize how good I had it until I tried another truck. I prefer driving the 5.3 around town, it is quiet, smooth and burns rubber down the block but the diesel is the better all around truck.

Chris Sunkin

When discussions turn to towing capacity, it never ceases to amaze me that all everyone is interested in is how fast and how comfortable. No one ever asks how they handle and stop in an emergency.

I wonder how many folks have ever hooked up their rig and found a lightly travelled road to try some panic stops on.

blownincome

Here is a shot of a 47 from the factory on a HD Crew Cab
NC TO Mass No Problem

Byrdman

You must be joking!!

jtmiller02

I take a 1500 GMC to pull our parasail boats (28 ft but heavy as hell) sometimes. What a POS, I can't get the boats out of the water with any fuel unless i drop into 4 low and 1st to pull up the ramp. The trailers we use are light weight (one even floated into the coast gaurd trailer at the ramp which was fun). All in all after driving a few times being pushed into intersections when braking etc, I would neve try to pull a heavy boat with an under-rated truck...you're just asking for trouble. A few miles on small roads at 30mph is fine but an interstate drive would be silly. I don't like doing it with someone elses boat or truck...if it was my own, I wouldn't even consider it.

Sydwayz

A 1500 GMC is AT MOST rated to tow 7500 lbs. Coming from personal experience, with a 26' "heavy as hell" Sonic weighing in at 7500 lbs loaded with fuel, trailer (also an aluminum trailer that floated), gear, tools, coolers etc., my 1500 Chevy was at its tow limit. You admittedly are pulling more than what I was towing, (8K, maybe 8500K lbs?).

Yeah, the GMC is going to struggle with that weight. Its not a piece of chit though, AND, the topic of the thread is GMC 2500HD!!!!

Jupiter Sunsation

I just told my comparison story to show the value of having the right truck. My 03 Crew 2500 DD has 58K miles on it an that is my personal vehicle. I own 3 additional 1500's and found that they are not up to the task of towing a heavy load even if the factory says it can do it. I just took a slow test ride to the gas station and back to see how it worked out. I love my 2500 but also am smart enough to realize that that truck can tow about 12,000 Lbs according to GM but would probably be too hairy to do on a regular basis/ for a long distance. The story with the 47 Fountain sounds a little insane for a 2500 tow vehicle but then again if I had the 47 Fountain I would have it stored somewhere and wouldn't bother towing at all. Just my 2 cents worth.................

candyman35

scottsumrall,
GM is showing a tow rating of 14,200 for a 2006 2500HD Dmax Crew Cab 4x4 & 15,400 with 2wd. The same truck with a 6000 shows 9800 4x4 & 10,100 2wd.

I think the truck will pull it but you are going to be stressing the drive train. If you are not towing lots of miles I'd keep the truck you have. The brakes are up to the task. Make sure to replace the 7,500 lbs trailer hitch.



Fred,
You need to post a picture of your truck. Did you paint all the flares?

Dan

cig20

if your looking for a dmax i have a 2005 4x4 2500hd crewcab forsale it has 2600 miles ls trim bose stereo cap loaded all options less leather $40000.oo