DRW or SRW
I've read a lot of topics on here about how safe (or not safe) it is to pull a trailer that is close to the max towing capacity of the truck. What I'd like to read here is actual experience (not opini...
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Bedlam wrote:moman1 wrote:
Thank you for sharing lawnspecialties. That is exactly what I was looking for. I don't speed anyway. I have a class a diesel and I rarely go above 70 mph and I'm usually around 65 or so. Do you notice much with the wind?
Do you realize he is exceeding his rear rim capacities at 7200 lbs and his pin weight is lighter than the FW you selected?
Expect to spend to $3K or more on 19.5" wheel upgrades to have sufficient rear capacity and probably another $1K on suspension to make s SRW safely tow a TH of that size. GVWR and GCWR are not legal ratings, but they are warranty ratings and may get you denied coverage if exceeding them during the warranty period.
In my previous post I said it could be done safely, but there are hard and potential costs associated with it. My F250 was typically loaded 7000-8000 lbs on the rear axle, but it had the following options and upgrades:
OEM Camper Package
- F350 rear upper overload springs
- Higher rated front coils
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
19.5" wheel upgrade
- 19.5 alloy rims rated at 4500 lbs
- 245/70R19.5 LRH 16PR tires rated at 4805 lbs
Suspension upgrade
- Rancho RS9000XL adjustable shocks
- Upper and lower Torklift StableLoad spring pads and wedges
- Firestone Ride-rite airbags
Sorry, don't know the specs for his setup to that detail. However, the specs I'm looking at with the vehicle and TH I want, I'm within the factory specs/limits. Therefore the warranty should be just fine.
