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  1. #1
    n767dv
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    Towing capacity for a GMC 1500?

    OK, here are the details for my STOCK 1998 GMC 1500, 5.7 V8.

    GVWR is 6200
    Frt Axle is 3600 and Rr axle is 3686
    Cargo wgt is 763

    On Bumper:
    500 lbs torque load max
    5000 lbs trailer load max

    What size/weight 5th Wheel can I haul? And yes, I'm expecting an answer that only 7 NASA scientists can figure out...


    Looking to haul mostly between FL and SC. No Rocky Mountains if that make a difference.

    Thanks so much for any clear, non-salesman answers!

  2. #2
    swflsteelerfan
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    If going to haul a fifth wheeler with this truck, you will not have any problem on weight or size. You may wish to have the dealer increase the rear springs and shocks for better handling with the fifth wheeler (Trailer dealer, not truck dealer).

    I would say you can probably haul up to a 35ft fifth wheeler with no problems. Also get the trailer dealer to install a transmission cooler.

    The bumper weight restrictions are for only that. No more weight than 5000 on a bumper hitch, but with a fifth wheeler install, the hitch will in the bed of the truck, not the bumper.


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