2009 37 bh Seville

kj52 · 01-29-2010, 12:15 PM

Hello,

I am considering purchasing a 2009 37BH Seville,which I think has a dry weight of aprox.12,500lbs and a hitch weight of around 2,200lbs.Can I safely tow this with
a 2007 Sillverado 2500HD crew cab with a 6' bed,6.6 Duramax/Allison power train,and a 3.73
rear axle.
Your help is greatly appreciated as I have never towed a fifth wheel and I want to make sure this is not more RV than my truck can handle.
Thanks again for the help!!

KM

Hunter11 · 01-29-2010, 12:20 PM

I don't see that floor plan listed in the Seville line. The largest floor plan is the 36SB with a dry weight of 11410 lbs and a hitch weight of 2535 lbs. Maybe I am missing something. Edited by: Hunter11

kj52 · 01-29-2010, 06:41 PM

It is a 2009 model they must have dropped the floor plan in 2010.

Hunter11 · 01-29-2010, 08:30 PM

My personal opinion is that will be to much trailer for your truck. By the time you add your "stuff" and any options the trailer has you are going to add 1000 lbs. + to the total and some to the hitch weight. That is a lot of weight for a 3/4 ton truck. Can your truck tow it, sure but I doubt it is within the limits of the truck. This is just my opinion and others will be along to give you theirs.

kj52 · 01-31-2010, 01:20 AM

I have gotten so many different options on this.I was hoping to find someone who
has this floor plan and some towing experience with a truck similar to mine.
Thank you for responding.

Jersey Guy · 02-01-2010, 06:34 AM

I agree with Keith, sounds like too much trailer for a 3/4 ton truck. I would def. do a 1 ton pulling that much weight. You could pull it, but for how long?

kj52 · 02-02-2010, 07:18 PM

I checked with my Chevy dealer they said my truck has a fifth wheel towing capacity of
13,900 lbs. that would still leave 1400 for cargo,I thought I might be OK,but just wasn't sure.
With my current truck,what is the maximum 5th wheel dry weight I should consider?
Thanks again for the help.

scott · 02-02-2010, 11:40 PM

I believe that trailer will be real close to your limits with a 3/4 truck. If your interested in a bunk house floor plan you might look at the Kingston. It has 3 different floorplans with bunkhouses and the weights would be more suitable for a 3/4 ton truck. As far as fit and finish go the Kingston should be close if not the same as the Seville, just a little shorter in length. Always consider that along with pulling the trailer you also have to control it.

Hunter11 · 02-03-2010, 12:06 AM

I agree with Scott, take a look at the Kingston line. We are looking at some new trailers now that are in the range of the Seville you asked about and I am also looking at replacing the truck I have now for a 1 ton 3500 dually or possibly a 450 because it would put my truck right on it's limits and it is a 3500 SRW.

KHUNLINDA2003 · 02-03-2010, 02:12 AM

The issue is not can you pull it on a flat roadway, but can you stop it and can you pull it up a long hill without destroying your tranny or heating the engine up.

lynlou14760 · 02-03-2010, 06:59 AM

We pulled a 12,000 lb trailer with our 2500 Duramax and didn't have any real issues with it.

However, it was a LOT of trailer, and I'd never do it again. Also, this issue has been addressed in the past, and one of the members (basicly) said, it's not being able to tow a specific trailer, it's being able to STOP that matters most.

albertacruiser · 02-03-2010, 08:48 AM

The issue you will have to look into it the rear axle weight. I know that loaded I am at 5900lb close to my 6200 max. You will be near or under on the GCVW. A single axle 1 ton will not help as the GCVW will not be you problem but the axle weight will therefor a dually would be necessary.

my posted weight is 10299 with a hitch of 2175. towing i am at 2090 hitch with a axle weight of 11035 for a combined of 13125.

Cruiserjunkie · 02-05-2010, 12:44 AM

I'd pull it! with the diesel I think you'd be fine... I've towed many heavier units with my 2006 3/4 ton Duramax without an issue! I would say possibly add some airbags to handle the weight better and pull it!

BipeFlier · 02-05-2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KHUNLINDA2003

The issue is not can you pull it on a flat roadway, but can you stop it and can you pull it up a long hill without destroying your tranny or heating the engine up.

A 2500 and a 3500 will have the same engine, radiator, transmission, etc. The difference comes in the springs, wheels, shocks, etc.

The truck doesn't stop the trailer, the trailer brakes better be doing the stopping.

Beware the weight police on the internet though. You will be admonished.

KHUNLINDA2003 · 02-05-2010, 10:29 AM

Look at your brake controller. They will give you the appropriate weight of the truck per trailer. If truck weight ratio to trailer weight ratio was not important brake controller manufacturers would not give warnings on proper weight ratios. The other issue with truck vs trailer weight is can you control the rig with crosswinds. An undersized truck is much more difficult to control during crosswinds.

Rodger · 06-10-2010, 12:43 AM

I am pulling myseville 35ck with an International 4700LP due to the weight, I can pull it stop it and climb big hills with no problems. I suggest do the math what value do you put on your families life as well as your own and your rig. I think the answer should be obvious

Doug Palmer · 03-27-2011, 09:30 AM

I have a CK35 which is roughly the same weight as what you are planning to pull. Ive added a motosat and a splendide washer/dryer and carry about 500lbs of work gear at all times.My 06 Duramax has no problem with power or heating or cooling issues and as far as sway or wind wash I had airbags installed and that took care of that. I've pulled my unit all over Canada to various job sites for two years without a hiccup. If I did change one thing it would be to beef up the brakes with larger after market rotors and pads if you plan on mountain driving.

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