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bsmith0404 · 01-05-2016, 11:45 AM

Personally, I would take it to a scale and get accurate numbers not calculated ones. Is it actually 220 lbs or is 150 or 400? Get accurate numbers, with everything set up as it will be when towing. The WDH may transfer enough weight to make a difference. If it is actually 220, as others have suggested, a repack with transferring some items to different locations may be able to solve your problem.

Personally, with a 200 lb GVWR difference when GCWR is still well below the max, I don't believe you have a safety issue as the brakes are rated to stop the GCWR. I would be looking closely at axle rating and tire weight ratings and see where you are at with actual numbers there. 1500s have a P rated tire which typically don't have much for weight ratings. A step up to a LT tire may be in order. If you don't have any concerns about dropping $10k, then get the 2500. My guess is you are definitely looking used for that kind of money. A new 2500 is several thousand more than a 1500 and you are probably going to take a $6-8k bath on your 1500.

01-05-2016, 11:45 AM	#23
bsmith0404 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Cruces Posts: 4,665	Personally, I would take it to a scale and get accurate numbers not calculated ones. Is it actually 220 lbs or is 150 or 400? Get accurate numbers, with everything set up as it will be when towing. The WDH may transfer enough weight to make a difference. If it is actually 220, as others have suggested, a repack with transferring some items to different locations may be able to solve your problem. Personally, with a 200 lb GVWR difference when GCWR is still well below the max, I don't believe you have a safety issue as the brakes are rated to stop the GCWR. I would be looking closely at axle rating and tire weight ratings and see where you are at with actual numbers there. 1500s have a P rated tire which typically don't have much for weight ratings. A step up to a LT tire may be in order. If you don't have any concerns about dropping $10k, then get the 2500. My guess is you are definitely looking used for that kind of money. A new 2500 is several thousand more than a 1500 and you are probably going to take a $6-8k bath on your 1500. __________________ Brent 2013 Alpine 3500RE 2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)