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- alboyExplorerOur 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.
- rhagfoExplorer IIIDo 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. - MFLNomad IIThere 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 - NC_HaulerExplorer
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.. - azjeffhExplorerAccording 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.
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