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    Allison 6sp: Tow limits versus GCWR

    Im not concerned that my truck will pull the trailer, its well within the limits of the Gross Combined. My main concern is getting pulled over and cited by the cops. And more importantly, if there would be an accident, if the insurance company would cover it. Third concern is voiding...
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    Allison 6sp: Tow limits versus GCWR

    Per the 2017 Duramax Diesel Owner's Manual Supplement: "Trailer rating limited to 14,500 pounds with conventional hitch." Isn't that a class 5? Max trailer weight (not conventional hitch) for my truck is listed at 12,400 lbs (in the same manual) which is even less than a conventional...
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    Allison 6sp: Tow limits versus GCWR

    Exactly what we saw! So the link you pointed us to is where we got our original numbers before we made any purchases. Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Fifth Wheel = 18,100 pounds BUT.... That is the highest rating for the line. In the manual, 18,100 is listed for the 4x2 regular cab long box...
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    Allison 6sp: Tow limits versus GCWR

    Much much research went into the purchase of the truck, with the notion of what 5th wheel we wanted to purchase. We love love our 2017 Deisel Duramax 2500HD Long bed crew cab. All of the research we did on the manufacturers websites showed us 18,100 towing capacity. With a Gross COMBINED...
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