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DBH_MI
Explorer
Oct 01, 2018

Data Correction

I am not trying to re-start the Single/Dually debate that Barney closed (I was out camping this weekend and couldn't respond), but since I posted the original data, I thought it only right to Transamz9 to correct it. Rather than pulling data from towing charts, I pulled the data from the various year owner manuals. The data below apply to a GM 3500 diesel Crew Cab Long Box 4WD truck. The statement that a modern single wheel truck can handle more weight than an older dually is correct according to these data. These are maximums. The yellow sticker still rules for individual vehicles.

Year
Axle Max Max Max
Goose Trailer Combined
Tongue
(lbs) (lbs) (lbs)

2005
Single 3.5k 12.0k 22.0k
Dual 3.5k 12.0k 23.5k

2007
Single 3.5k 14.6k 22.0k
Dual 3.5k 15.9k 23.5k

2010
Single 3.5k 14.8k 22.0k
Dual 3.5k 15.9k 23.5k

2017
Single 4.0k 17.0k 25.3k
Dual 5.5k 22.7k 31.7k

Well, that doesn't look like it does in the editor. The columns should be Max Goose Tongue, Max Trailer and Gross combined.

3 Replies

  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Oct 03, 2018
    We towed our 16K 39'4" 5th wheel from Washington to Arizona and back twice at combined 24,500 lbs, including high winds. 2015 RAM 3500 4x4 SRW with Aisin. Chris
  • ACZL's avatar
    ACZL
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2018
    I will agree on the argument that today's SRW's have more everything about them compared to older SRW's, BUT, BUT IMO, I don't think I would be slapping 3500-4000 lbs pin wt OR a cpmbo of 24K+ on a SRW (even today's SRW's). I thought my '15 F350 SRW,cc,6.7,sb,4x4 was going to be my last truck until we got the new RV last year. While it towed it fine and had no problems last year, I had this nagging feeling in pit of my stomach this past late winter as our summer vaykay plans were taking us to FL in height of summer heat. I admit, I wasn't too concerned about the truck being over weight, but WAS concerned about the tires. Bothered me to the point that we ended up getting a dually. Didn't want to. However, I will say, it WAS a smart decision. Likewise, still see a lot of triple axles TH getting towed by SRW trucks as well as some pretty hefty dual axles 5ers. Still miss my sb,cc for everyday things, but definitely like how the dually tows.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Oct 01, 2018
    I don't understand your numbers. Could be more clear on data labels?

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