My wife wants to upgrade to a fifth wheel with a dry pin weight that will put us over the GVWR on my 2003 K2500HD D/A CC SB 4x4 SLT with 25k miles. I've found a smaller trailer, but I'm not sure the wife is going to be as happy.

I have no problem spending the money for the trailer. But, I'm concerned that trading in my truck for a K3500HD D/A CC LB 4x4 SLT is not going to be as affordable as I would like. I'm not sure I can swallow the cost of both upgrades. I would be willing to get a used K3500HD with similar mileage. I am picky about taking care of my truck. So, I'd probably be more comfortable with a certfied used vehicle.

Can someone give me some sort of idea how much it will set me back to trade my 2500HD truck for a used 3500HD with the same options and similar mileage? I think the only difference I would get would be to get a long bed. (I just wish I'd spent the extra $1k or so last year! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif )

Anyway, thanks for any ideas or suggestions. Edited by: tundracamper

If I were you I would look into adding air bag suspension in the rear of your 2500HD and kepting your existing truck. How much would you be over? Edited by: BassinRVer

sounds like its time to trade the wife for a newer model.....

How much over weight will you be?


You could sell your truck privately for alot more than a dealer would give you on a trade and then swing a really good deal on a 3500 and if it would work out, you might come out even with some of the new rebates, etc.

I agree; trade your wife for a newer model.


'03 k3500 LT CC D/A, XM, Rhino, Rancho 9000's,


Jim

Tundra,


Well as far as your truck... from www.nadaguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com) ..I came up with trade in retail for about $32,350 and retail $36,350 ( these prices are for up here in the Connecticut market... could be a little different)





as far as trade in value on your wife... well as you know you never get back what you put out .... trade in value ... $ you pay $40 ... retail for new unit $ an arm and a leg.. and sometimes loss of an ear... so that you dont have to listen to the complaining ....





Pete

Unless you want a dually do the airbag or similar mod and you'll raise your weight limit safely.


Blake

Blake,





Your saying that with airbags you can go above you legal weight limit of 9200lbs??