Grand Design 317RST
We are considering changing 5th wheels. Have been looking online a the Grand Design 317RST. Looks it would be a great floor plan for us. Also looking at going to a Ford F350 6.2 ltr w/4.30 axle. A...
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spud1957 wrote:diftw wrote:Me Again wrote:
At 13995 GVWR, that trailer may be over the tow rating of the 6.2L Gasser or very close and you may not be happy with the performance.
On edit: Ford is pretty optimistic with with their tow ratings for the 6.2L and 4.30's. I would want to hear from others towing that heavy. Chris
I did check the Ford specs for this truck and it appears to be well within the towing/cargo capacity.
Thanks.
Considering the trailer has an estimated dry weight of 10.1K, I cannot see anyone loading this thing up to the GVWR of 13,995. That's almost 4000lbs of stuff!!! Who carries 2 tons of stuff!
I have a dry weight of 9500lbs and tow with 3:73s and have no problem maintaining the speed limit on any grade. I'm around 10.5K loaded.
I would not put all my faith in the dry weight listed on the brochure.
Brochure weights are notoriously inaccurate/unrealistic.
Check a few stickers on the actual trailers to determine the true dry weight.
