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bigdon68
Explorer
Jan 15, 2016

Anyone towing a Elite / Mobile Suites with a 1 ton

We are getting very close to buying a 2016 DRV Elite Suites. The model is the 38 RSSA with a dry weight of 16,300 and a GVWR of 19,000.

It is pretty close to what I am towing now but I understand that DRV's tend to have some heavy pin weight.

Any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

bigdon68

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  • Our friends tow a newer 38rssa with a 2013 Ram 3500 SRW scaled wet weight at 17400,said it handled really well, I was impressed to say the least. I think a newer srw could tow 16000k without issue,i tow 15k and its a great towing experience.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Do you really want to tow 18,000# to 19,000# with a SRW TV? :h
    I think you need to be looking at a bigger TV.
  • There are several on this forum towing the heavy MS, that could give some actual pin wts.

    I think you know the answer to your question. It is not likely that anyone would be using the SRW, even with suspension and tire/wheel upgrades. It just makes more sense to have the right tool for the job.

    To each their own, you see all kinds on the road, and in CGs.

    Jerry
  • bigdon68 wrote:
    We are getting very close to buying a 2016 DRV Elite Suites. The model is the 38 RSSA with a dry weight of 16,300 and a GVWR of 19,000.

    It is pretty close to what I am towing now but I understand that DRV's tend to have some heavy pin weight.

    Any advice or opinions would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    bigdon68



    Yes, but it would have to be a newer F350 DUALLY (2013' and up)...Believe you would be pushing limits, if not going over the limits of an 08 3500 SRW truck with that heavy of a 5er

    As stated, the weigh appears heavier than what you stated.. Forget empty or dry weights, not very realistic..
  • According to the website for an Elite:
    Length 39' 1" | Est. Dry Weight 17,100 Lbs. | GVWR 21,000 Lbs.

    Think your truck can handle a 4.5-5K pin weight? I wouldn't do it.