[Larrystegall]

Hi Big Toe. I have the 2016 Silverado 2500HD Double Cab LB 6.0 gasser 4:10, and carry a 5th wheel with a GVWR of 14000. Cat scaled at 3700 front, 5580 rear, 10440 on trailer axles ready to go. So 9280 on the truck (rated 9500) and 12560 trailer (14100 max rating), GVCW 19720 (rated 21400). So yes, a 2500 CAN carry if it is loaded right for you. After reading the other comments, my concern would be the 3:73 gears in the truck you are considering. I have a six speed auto tranny, if you would get an 8 speed maaaaybeee. This is my daily driver, and is a gasser for that reason. I do not tow full time, and long trips are a couple a year. So diesel was just not justified financially. I get avg 15 mpg, towing cuts it to 8 regardless of where I go. Mountains are right lane driving for me, but then I am usually there towing or not, so no problem. If I was rolling in money, I would be driving the 3500 diesel dually just cause I could. This configuration was the only way I could find in 2016 to carry my trailer with a gasser. Hope that helps.