1995 C2500 specs.

[Anaudiophile]

Can someone tell me the towing/payload capacity of a C2500 extended cab long box with a 350.

[jdmccright]

It's gonna depend on your rear diff ratio too. I have a very similar setup except with short box. A 3.73:1 (GT4 code) will tow approx 7,500 lbs and the 4.10:1 (GT5 code) will haul about 8,500 lbs. Also, check your RPO codes for the extra capacity cooling system (V03) and check transmission cooler mounted behind the grille on the passenger side. Finally, if you're gonna haul that much, you're gonna need a brake controller. At $100 or so, the Tekonsha Prodigy model is the most popular and highly rated in many trailering forums. But a basic one can be had for $50. Hope this helps!

[jrecken]

I dont have my truck or the service manual at home so the information I am providing is from memory and may not be correct.
I have a 95 K2500 HD regular cab with 410 axles, as I recall the tow capacity was 11,000 lbs. Also as I recall the C2500 had a higher tow capacity. I cannot confirm this information for about a week.
The 11,000 lb tow capacity I remember may be the capacity of the hitch and not the actual capacity of the truck.
I hope that someone can provide you with confirmed information.

[jdmccright]

You're quoting a towing capacity using a larger engine (7.4L gas) than what he has (5.7L gas). Plus, the HD versions have beefed up suspension and frame allowing a higher cpacity. But deleting the 4wd option and having a standard cab will gain about 500 lbs towing. And yes, the tow rating on the hitch itself does not necessarily mean that is what the TRUCK can tow.

I have been using www.trailerlife.com for my truck purchases to gauge towing capacity for each model and option. They put out a very good annual towing guide, but they only go back to 1999 online. Hard copies of prior years can be purchased (which I have done for 1994-1996). Darned if hadn't left my copy at the office. I'll repost or edit with more solid numbers, but the highest I saw for a '95 C2500, 5.7L, standard cab, 2wd, and 4.10:1 rear was 8,000 lbs [Corrected. Extended cab rates the same, 4wd reduces capacity by ~300 lbs.]

[Anaudiophile]

Awesome.........thx so much. Yeah if you have some numbers in black and white that would be great if you could confirm them. As of yet I do not know the axle ratio or if it has the tranny cooler. I'll have a look this weekend when my father brings it over to me!
The truck currently has a 9 1/2 foot camper on it. I'm gonna have to dig for the weight of the beast, but I am just wondering what, if anything can be towed along with it. And yeah, I was planning on installing a brake controller for whatever trailer gets hooked up.

thx again

[jrecken]

Well I got my truck today and checked the manual. Sorry, it does not tell you what the tow capacity is and it directs you to the dealer for the correct numbers. About 13 years to late for that. I guess the Trailer Life info will be your best bet.

[whitewiser]

Originally Posted by jdmccright

It's gonna depend on your rear diff ratio too. I have a very similar setup except with short box. A 3.73:1 (GT4 code) will tow approx 7,500 lbs and the 4.10:1 (GT5 code) will haul about 8,500 lbs. Also, check your RPO codes for the extra capacity cooling system (V03) and check transmission cooler mounted behind the grille on the passenger side. Finally, if you're gonna haul that much, you're gonna need a brake controller. At $100 or so, the Tekonsha Prodigy model is the most popular and highly rated in many trailering forums. But a basic one can be had for $50. Hope this helps!

Hey it seems to me you know a bit about Brake controllers. Im going to be towing a pretty light weight travel trailer with my C2500 and need a Brake Controller I have no Idea what is good what bad but i dont want to spend a lot i have found some on a site called fasterthanthem.com never heard of them or the one you mentioned. whats good whats bad???

[jdmccright]

I know just enough to be dangerous, but from what I've come across Tekonsha has a good selection of quality controllers at a range of prices that are well received.

http://www.tekonsha.com/product1.html

If you want to know the different types of controllers, here is a link that explains the different methods used to activate them:

http://www.rvtowingtips.com/brake-controllers.htm

Most are the inertia type since they are the easiest to install and are widely adjustable to each truck-trailer combo. But as I said before, you can get a decent controller for around $70, minus any special wiring harnesses or installation costs. Personally, I wouldn't skimp on this since your talking about something that will help you control your vehicle and cargo IMMENSELY.

Getting it dialed in correctly is also important (for initial braking delay time and gain output as your decelerate), so in this respect you might consider having it installed and adjusted by pros to match your trailer. Hope this helps!