SRW vs DRW
Is there a general rule regarding how much weight is okay for SRW and how much is too much? We are thinking of a larger 5er and not sure how much larger will require a new truck too.
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Ivylog wrote:
You will hear that a big 5er must have DRW but on occasion I pull a 20K load with my SRW BUT I can adjust the pin weight by where I position the load on the trailer. 5er manufactures save money by putting more pin weight (often 20%) than what’s needed for good handling...10 % is enough. This lets them use smaller tires and axles than what you will find under a TT of similar GVW.
Not the greatest advice, as at 10% pin an 5er would likely chuck badly! It is also difficult to get the pin that low in a normal 5er, GN flatbed no issue, 5er RV not so much.
We just stepped up to a DRW as a future proofing step.
