| I pull a 50' wedge trailer with my 3500 drw w/ 3 cars on it all the time. I can pull 19,000lbs of trailer and still be legal as far as I know. What most people don't consider is that when DOT weighs you your 17k trailer may only have 12k-14k on the trailer axles. As long as you have your truck licensed with the right combination weight you will be OK. The Duramax and Allison has no problem pulling this weight on hills and I have never had any problems with the tranny or engine getting even slightly hot. Just make sure you keep your trailer and truck brakes and brake controller in good working condition and drive with a little common sense and you will be fine. |