Help needed, info and pricing on a 2005 Mobile Suites 36TK3

I don't know where you got those numbers but here's right off of DRV website...

2014 Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3

Length 36' 11" | Dry Weight 13,650 # | Dry Pin Weight 3,245 #

MookieKat wrote:
OK...I got the numbers:

Length: 36'
DRY WEIGHT: 12,790
PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 3,710
HITCH WEIGHT: 1,959

This does not sound particularly heavier than others of this size...

16,500 GVW is a very heavy 36' trailer.

MookieKat wrote:
This does not sound particularly heavier than others of this size...

Like I said, the older ones weren't built as well. If you want a top end older unit, look at Newmar, Teton, Carriage or Travel Supreme. My 04' Newmar weighs 16K empty and has a GVW of 20K. That weight comes from heavier frame, lots of hardwood, Corion, heavier carpet, everything.

OK...I got the numbers:

Length: 36'
DRY WEIGHT: 12,790
PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 3,710
HITCH WEIGHT: 1,959

This does not sound particularly heavier than others of this size...

Suites are substantially heavier then most trailers. The have heavy frames. They are not built to be light in any way. A new 3500 SRW is the minimum a dually would be preferred.
In general DRV's are built for full time RV'ers they are made they are not made with weekenders or those in the market for a reduced weight camper.
They are about as heavy as you get.

Yikes!! How much heavier are the MS than others?? Are they heavier due to being a four seasons trailer?

Yikes!! How much heavier are the MS than others?? Are they heavier due to being a four seasons trailer?

You should be within the ratings of most newer 1 ton trucks- About 2011 and newer.

My Mobile Suites actual loaded weights would be under all maximum weight ratings of a 2013 1 ton single rear wheel GMC Duramax.(not dully)

Depends on actual trailer and if you have washer/dryer or other options that increase pin weight.

Dully is best with capacity and increased stability from the extra rubber on the road.

Randu

Those of you who are pulling Mobil Suites, what is you choice of tow vehicle ? From what I have seen ( I will admit I've only seen a few ) it seems F550, or Freightliner seems common.
Point being, are these trailers a bit much for the typical one ton dually, or will a F350 work okay and not be over limit on rear axle rating ?

Old-Biscuit made it sound like the company was sold, it was not. The company was originally named Doubletree, renamed Drv due to the Doubletree hotel chain. It was started by former Sunnybrook employees and the first year of Mobile Suites off the line were built at the Sunnybrook factory, 2004 I believe. The Elite Suites model was added later & Select Suites model was added in 2006, calling it a 2007. It is not the Mobile Suites Company. They now make Elite Suites, Mobile Suites and a new model Tradition. They build a quality unit, we have purchased 2 and would recommend them. I would not buy any used unit without a thorough inspection, it is well worth the cost. There is a suites owners forum, www.suitesowners.com, if you want to ask actual owners any questions, sign up and ask. Luke Porter, I won't debate the quality of the older Newmar, Teton, Carriage or Travel Supremes versus the older Mobile Suite but they are all OOB (well, not Newmar, just quit building towables), Drv is still turning out units. Whether it's because of poor financial planning or something else, who knows.