What 5th wheel garage toy hauler, can a GMC 2500HD Diesel Pull?

[Ministik Man]

What 5th wheel garage toy hauler, can a GMC 2500HD Diesel Pull?

Do you pull a 5th wheel toy hauler with your 2500HD???
If so what unit below do you pull??
How does the truck handle it?
Would you buy it again now that you have used it Pro/Cons??
Please be frank & honest so we all do not make the same mistakes twice - Thanks

The sticker weight of a GMC 2500HD is:
GVW 9200
Front Axle 4500lbs
Rear Axle 6000lbs
Manual Payload 2500lbs
Manual Trailer weight 13000lbs


Needs a separate 8' to 10' garage to keep the quad smell out of the living area

1 - Heartland Cyclone 3010
Overview - Cyclone | Heartland RV
Specifications for CY 3010 GVWR 14,000 lbs
Dry Weight 11,252 lbs
Hitch Weight 2,300 lb
Width 8' 5"
Height 12' 10"
Length 35' 2"
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E


2 - Heartland Road Warrior 305RW
Overview - Road Warrior | Heartland RV
Specifications for 305RW GVWR 14,000 lbs
Dry Weight 11,252 lbs
Hitch Weight 2,300 lb
Width 8' 5"
Height 12' 10"
Length 35' 2"
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

3 – Fleetwood Gear Box 335FS

Specifications for CY 3010 GVWR 14,000 lbs
Dry Weight 8580 lbs
Hitch Weight 2,120 lb
Width 8'
Height 12' 9"
Length 35' 3"
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E


4 – Dutchman Victory Lane 32SRV-M5

Specifications for 32SRV-M5 GVWR 14,400 lbs
Dry Weight 9750 lbs
Hitch Weight 1716 lb
Width 8'
Height 12' 9"
Length 36|
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

5 – Keystone Raptor 300MP

Specifications for Raptor 300MP GVWR 14,400 lbs
Dry Weight 11246 lbs
Hitch Weight 2390 lb
Width 8' 6”
Height 13' 1"
Length 35’ 5”
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

6 – Keystone Fusion 302

Specifications for Raptor 300MP GVWR 14,400 lbs
Shipping Weight 11201 lbs
Dry Weight lbs
Hitch Weight 2365 lb
Width 8' 6”
Height 13'
Length 34’ 3”
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

7 – Forest River XLR 305V10

Specifications for Raptor 300MP GVWR 13,730 lbs
Shipping Weight lbs
Dry Weight 9590 lbs
Hitch Weight 1730 lb
Width 8' 6”
Height 13' 6”
Length 36”
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

 

[RETODD]

Good thread...I'll be a very interested viewer. I'm thinking of the same thing and own a 07 Silverado 2500HD LBZ.

 

[higher n you]

i have a 2008 duramax that is still stock and i pull a 2007 keystone raptor 3612. the truck handles it very well with no complaints at all. it has 120 gal of fresh water with an on board pressure washer! i love the tripple axle and don't think i would ever buy one without. it has a 12' garage that holds 2 full size quads and 2 kids quads.

 

[RETODD]

i have a 2008 duramax that is still stock and i pull a 2007 keystone raptor 3612. the truck handles it very well with no complaints at all. it has 120 gal of fresh water with an on board pressure washer! i love the tripple axle and don't think i would ever buy one without. it has a 12' garage that holds 2 full size quads and 2 kids quads.

Great info...thanks.

 

[240 Gordy]

I have a Canadian Sport FB281 hitch not 5th wheel and I pull it with a 2500 Avalance with an 8.1 big block no problems. This is an awsome trailer, I would recommend it. I had a Weekend Warrior where everything folded down.
That got to be a pain, plus the smell of gas etc. This trailer is made by Forest River, and also goes under the name All American Sport, and XLR. The dealer told me they aren't making hitch pull trailers with partitioned garages any more because of they have to set the wheels so far back it puts tons of weight on the hitch. My hitch weight is 1300lbs empty. Hope this helps.
"240 Gordy"

 

[fat tire]

What 5th wheel garage toy hauler, can a GMC 2500HD Diesel Pull?

Do you pull a 5th wheel toy hauler with your 2500HD???
If so what unit below do you pull??
How does the truck handle it?
Would you buy it again now that you have used it Pro/Cons??
Please be frank & honest so we all do not make the same mistakes twice - Thanks

The sticker weight of a GMC 2500HD is:
GVW 9200
Front Axle 4500lbs
Rear Axle 6000lbs
Manual Payload 2500lbs
Manual Trailer weight 13000lbs


Needs a separate 8' to 10' garage to keep the quad smell out of the living area

1 - Heartland Cyclone 3010
Overview - Cyclone | Heartland RV
Specifications for CY 3010 GVWR 14,000 lbs
Dry Weight 11,252 lbs
Hitch Weight 2,300 lb
Width 8' 5"
Height 12' 10"
Length 35' 2"
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E


2 - Heartland Road Warrior 305RW
Overview - Road Warrior | Heartland RV
Specifications for 305RW GVWR 14,000 lbs
Dry Weight 11,252 lbs
Hitch Weight 2,300 lb
Width 8' 5"
Height 12' 10"
Length 35' 2"
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

3 – Fleetwood Gear Box 335FS

Specifications for CY 3010 GVWR 14,000 lbs
Dry Weight 8580 lbs
Hitch Weight 2,120 lb
Width 8'
Height 12' 9"
Length 35' 3"
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E


4 – Dutchman Victory Lane 32SRV-M5

Specifications for 32SRV-M5 GVWR 14,400 lbs
Dry Weight 9750 lbs
Hitch Weight 1716 lb
Width 8'
Height 12' 9"
Length 36|
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

5 – Keystone Raptor 300MP

Specifications for Raptor 300MP GVWR 14,400 lbs
Dry Weight 11246 lbs
Hitch Weight 2390 lb
Width 8' 6”
Height 13' 1"
Length 35’ 5”
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

6 – Keystone Fusion 302

Specifications for Raptor 300MP GVWR 14,400 lbs
Shipping Weight 11201 lbs
Dry Weight lbs
Hitch Weight 2365 lb
Width 8' 6”
Height 13'
Length 34’ 3”
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

7 – Forest River XLR 305V10

Specifications for Raptor 300MP GVWR 13,730 lbs
Shipping Weight lbs
Dry Weight 9590 lbs
Hitch Weight 1730 lb
Width 8' 6”
Height 13' 6”
Length 36”
Axles (2) 7,000 lbs
Tires ST235/80R16-E ST235/80R16-E

Ministik........why don't ya ask about TT as well did you give up on the TT idea and are now thinking 5th wheel..................I personally like the TT over the 5th wheel.... because I use my box and truck for work too...... never have to worry about the hitch in the truck when I need it .............. I pull the raptor 3018TT about 13000lbs..... ford 250 and dodge 2500......both diesel....also have airbags installed which makes a huge difference..............for me I like the fact that we have over 15 ft to put the toys in rather than the 12 ft garages......... I love the keystone best TT for a toyhauler IMO!!......................So why not a tt ??

 

[fat tire]

Ministik........why don't ya ask about TT as well did you give up on the TT idea and are now thinking 5th wheel..................I personally like the TT over the 5th wheel.... because I use my box and truck for work too...... never have to worry about the hitch in the truck when I need it .............. I pull the raptor 3018TT about 13000lbs..... ford 250 and dodge 2500......both diesel....also have airbags installed which makes a huge difference..............for me I like the fact that we have over 15 ft to put the toys in rather than the 12 ft garages......... I love the keystone best TT for a toyhauler IMO!!......................So why not a tt ??

Plus the quad smell goes away when the door is open to put em outside.......... nobody sleeps with there quads inside........

 

[tmix]

nice toys boys!!!!

 

[steveo10]

i really like the gearbox and raptor. mite just be my personally choice.

im saving up for the next dirtymax... gonna smash the piggybank and dart for a 2012. next frame with a new motor in 2011 will be able to tow anything

 

[Murminator]

I like a TT and a deck I spend just as much camping than I do camping/ quadding and most campgrounds are pretty tight larger trailers. I guess for myself I like to travel a lot with and for me really doesn't make sense to drag around another 10-12' I won't use when travelling or just camping with the wife

 

[RMK Junky]

Once you do dually....well there's no other way really :d

 

[Transporter]

In one hour the Road Warrior 305 will be delivered to my house.

 

[Ministik Man]

i really like the gearbox and raptor. mite just be my personally choice.

im saving up for the next dirtymax... gonna smash the piggybank and dart for a 2012. next frame with a new motor in 2011 will be able to tow anything

Yes - I was talking to the GMC rep and the NEW 2012 GMCs has a new stronger frame and will pull 150% of their current weight rating... The 2500hd will be more like 18000 not the current 13000lbs

Might be worth waiting another year for that new 2012 truck!!!

 

[Ministik Man]

Ministik........why don't ya ask about TT as well did you give up on the TT idea and are now thinking 5th wheel..................I personally like the TT over the 5th wheel.... because I use my box and truck for work too...... never have to worry about the hitch in the truck when I need it .............. I pull the raptor 3018TT about 13000lbs..... ford 250 and dodge 2500......both diesel....also have airbags installed which makes a huge difference..............for me I like the fact that we have over 15 ft to put the toys in rather than the 12 ft garages......... I love the keystone best TT for a toyhauler IMO!!......................So why not a tt ??

We are currently running 2 full quads on a Marathon Deck and pulling a 25' trailer. This has worked great for years but I am getting older and loading a deck with 2 quads is getting more difficult each time....It would be nice to drop that back door and drive into the toy hauler....

 

[Ministik Man]

In one hour the Road Warrior 305 will be delivered to my house.

Sure hope you post some pictures and keep us updated as to how it loads and travels down the hiway

What is your tow vehicle????

 

[Transporter]

Sure hope you post some pictures and keep us updated as to how it loads and travels down the hiway

What is your tow vehicle????

Going to tow it with 2011 f350 srw. Hope it can handle it.

 

[Apextenn]

Yes - I was talking to the GMC rep and the NEW 2012 GMCs has a new stronger frame and will pull 150% of their current weight rating... The 2500hd will be more like 18000 not the current 13000lbs

Might be worth waiting another year for that new 2012 truck!!!

True but all the new diesels except for the dodge is coming with that stupid urea injection which has to be refilled every 8000km or else will go into limp mode. I guess it holds 23 liters but sounds expensive did the math and if you put 200000 km on your truck it is a extra $2500 assuming that urea injection fluid doesnt sky rocket in price. But the 2011 are suppose to be really nice just that i can see all this emmision sh*t becoming a pain and trucks going into limp mode allot

 

[KawisakiRider]

The truck warns you for 1000km's before its empty
So if you run out your probably the problem not the truck.... just saying:d

 

[steveo10]

True but all the new diesels except for the dodge is coming with that stupid urea injection which has to be refilled every 8000km or else will go into limp mode. I guess it holds 23 liters but sounds expensive did the math and if you put 200000 km on your truck it is a extra $2500 assuming that urea injection fluid doesnt sky rocket in price. But the 2011 are suppose to be really nice just that i can see all this emmision sh*t becoming a pain and trucks going into limp mode allot

i was told approx every 2nd oil change and the urea was cheap.

i may be wrong???

 

[Rockwerx]

I will bet that there are people already working on ways to defeat the urea injection systems on the newer vehicles. I am not convinced that the engineers are on the right track with many of the latest so called advances in emission control systems.

They sure failed miserably with the 2008 6.7 that I own. The more I babied my truck the worse the fuel economy got. Exactly opposite of every machine I have ever opperated. The truck was only getting 10 mpg empty and even worse towing even light loads. Dodge told me that it was normal. I was freaking mad to say the least.

I deleted the offending parts (EGR, CAT, DPF and NOX filter) and now the truck is getting double of what it did. I have to ask the engineers how on earth they figure that burning up to twice as much fuel to have "cleaner" exhaust makes any sense? Even if the exhaust is "cleaner" it is still pushing out twice the co2. They are ignoring the carbon footprint entirely. The whole concept seems engineered to sell more fuel...and/or more additives like urea.