JaynaJuggles
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I bought a giant 5th wheel toyhauler. It has 3 axels and weighs 13,500 dry. I haul a small circus, so I'd be adding between 2500-3500 in weight. I assumed an F-350 diesel dually would haul this fine, so I began hunting. Friends recommended the 7.3L engine, so I was looking at trucks '99-'03. I doggedly pursued them and almost bought one when, luckily, I came upon the GCWR and I'd be WAY overweight! Even the 2005-2007 6.0 engine Fords (faulty engines yikes) can hardly tow it. I'd be towing right at the max capacity, plus, I think that engine has too many problems. So I've shifted my focus to the Chevy/GMC Duramax engine/Allison Transmission combo. I can't seem to find an accurate chart anywhere on their tow capacities. What's the oldest year that can tow this kind of weight? My budget is only $17,000.00 to $24,000.00 and if I buy at my upper end, I'll be struggling. Any recommendations of year/model/engine/tranny combos that will haul this weight in my budget. I seriously can't thank you enough for any advice you have time to give me.
~Jayna~
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
Circus Stella
~Jayna~
1999 GMC Sierra 1500
Circus Stella