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Originally Posted by Firewall

So I went to look at a 2015 Silverado 3500HD today at a dealer. I am searching because I know I am at or near my current 2500's capacity. My current truck has a payload capacity of 2853lbs, it's a 6.0 with 4:10's. The truck pulls and handles my new 5th wheel with no issues at all. The "dry" pin weight being 1980lbs so I am guessing with me and the DW in the truck and the 5'er ready for camping I am most likely pretty close to the limits.

Here is the strange part, the 3500 had a payload of only 3104lbs and to boot it was a work truck, nothing fancy on it at all. I just could not pull the trigger on it (besides the fact that I did not like the color) knowing I am gaining almost nothing. I'm beginning to think these stickers don't really mean too much!

Well with a 5er with a GVWR of just shy of 14,000# and a listed Dry weight of 11,575# do you really want to tow that with a gas engine?
If I were you I would be looking at a DRW with diesel.
You can do it but not going to be fun.