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TXiceman
Sep 15, 2014Explorer II
driveandfish wrote:
I think even if you bump the wheel size and capacity of the tires you are still limited by the GAWR. My SRW drive 1-ton Dodge has a GAWR of 6200 lbs. With my 32.5 ft trailer (34' actual) loaded for weekend camping, my scaled weight on the rear axle is 6000-6200 lbs depending on how I have packed. If you plan on full timing then I say absolutely the DWR. If you are weekending then the SRW will suffice but the DWR gives you a lot more safety margin. I wish I had gone the dually route but talked myself out of it as it is my daily driver.
Yep, air bags and a tranny cooler can have that Ford Ranger moving down the road with that 40' Teton 5er...no sweat...he he he.
Ken
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