I have an 08 CCSB 2500 Dmax. I was wondering how big of a trailer I could pull comfortably? I have a 24' enclosed trailer now bujt I am looking to tow 2 cars at once and thought of a stacker. I was reading that it couldn't be done but I'm not sure if the reason is the height or weight. What was the most everyone has done? Thanks

I wouldnt pull an enclosed stacker, not because of the weight but because of the high profile.

1.You will be pushing A LOT of wind, that will work the truck and kill mileage. For instance my 20' flat front tag trailer pulls harder than my 44' GN because the GN flows the air better.

2. Your side profile will be huge! If you get into a strong side wind the truck won't be able to handle it, stability wise.

If you want to haul 2 cars go longer, not taller. You can easily pull a 48' enclosed, normal height (maybe an additonal foot or two)

I've pulled stackers behind renegade motorhomes and they still swayed around a fair amount.

I logged a couple thousand miles behind the wheel of this. It swayed!

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I see the 3500 dually Duramaxes pulling tri and quad axle trailers with 4-5 cars on them around here so I'm sure 2 cars is nothing even though you're only a 3/4 ton. What would you estimate the weight of your trailer and two cars?

Assuming you're talking a ball hitch trailer, watch your tongue weight, that's all...and make sure you get a good weight distributing hitch as otherwise chances are you'll be over your receivers designed dead weight capacity and stability could be an issue.

For heavier loads, fifth wheel or gooseneck is preferable...if you're looking at new trailers for your needs.

EDIT: Oh, I see the "stacker" issue now. Yeah, not a good idea, ESPECIALLY ball hitch - any sort of wind will make it a bear, likely unsafe.. Get a longer trailer and keep the cars low (one behind another) to keep your CofG manageable.

what they said....sure it will pull it...sure it will probly stop it...but with a SRW it woud be tough t control it....go longer....my friend pulls a 50' gn enclosed with 2 cars init with his 3500 cummins and has no issues.

Watch length limits for wherever you plan on traveling - ball hitch trailers of the length some are mentioning here (40-50') can put you over the maximum allowable length in some states especially since you have a CC, short box or not.

Get a trailer long enough to do what you want with some extra space, and leave it at that - don't join the "I have the longest trailer at the track" club as when you get into a tight spot or a bind, the person with the shorter trailer always gets the last laugh.

I would say look into a 40' goosneck. Depending on what you are pulling like said above if you need longer don't get excessive, just enought for the cars/trucks and gear/tools whatever.
I would also agree a stacker would be alot of fun in a sidewind and head wind would not only kill your mileage but you will feel it, especially in a headwind.

In addition to the other comments...here are the numbers for tow capacity: The GCWR minus the weight of the truck (when ready to tow)= tow capacity.

GCWR is not a legally enforceable number and is little more then a manufacturer suggestion. Take that as you will. :)

DO NOT tow a stacker with a 2500......Even a 2 car GN, I would step it up to a 3500 dually, that will be the perfect set-up for you. I was looking into the same combination myself actually.

Get a Gooseneck trailer and it will pull it comfortably. We pull a tag triple axle 36' trailer to wyoming and back multiple times each winter with no problem behind 3/4 ton trucks.

Thanks for all the comments and steering me away from a stacker. I need to decide what length and whether to go wit ha GN or Tag trailer. I was thinking a 48'?

Thanks for all the comments and steering me away from a stacker. I need to decide what length and whether to go wit ha GN or Tag trailer. I was thinking a 48'?

I HIGHLY reccomend a gooseneck. As long as you don't NEED to put something in your bed while you are pulling (not sure why you would with a big trailer). The ride is 100X better than a tag and you can have a much longer trailer. I don't think I would ever buy a trailer longer than 30' in a tag.

Buy a 48' GN and buy this hitch adaptor. You won't be able to get a full 90 degree turn with the SB but this will help, you can get about a 70 degree out of it.
http://www.popuphitch.com/sb1coupl.htm

I towed this 44' GN about 75K miles. Locked the cruise at 75-80 and went, hardly felt it back there.

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I have to agree with the GN thing. Already had the dually and bought this last year from a guy hauling bikes and stuff. My 5th wheel has 3 axles and it's much more of a pain to turn that the GN with 2 axles. You're weight limited with 2 axles but the Featherlite tare weight allows me to haul 10k. Think I've exceeded that a time or 2 but the tires are super heavy duty and I pull really slow.

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