SRW vs DRW

klr650goldwing wrote:
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.

We bought a SRW F350 CC, sb,4x4,6.7 in Dec '14 and at that time had a '06 Cedar Creek Silverback 33LBTHS. Pin wt, 1800, max GVW 13,800, dry 10,800. No probs whatsoever w/ that rig. May '17, upgraded coach to a '18 Big Country 3560 SS, pin 2900, max GVW 16,000, dry 14,000. With the BC, I was over on truck's GVW and tire capacity. Wasn't too worried about the truck (bad advice I'm sure), and really didn't think much a problem w/ the tires. That was until last year and planned trip to FL during height of summer heat. Now the tire concern started to really bug me. Short story, we traded in the SRW for DRW F350 for a total peace of mind with everything regarding the tires erased now. Would we have been okay w/ a SRW.....perhaps. But just had this nagging gut feeling that wouldn't go away. Was always told "Trust your gut instincts". With the DW driving, I didn't feel 1 bit uncomfy w/ her behind the wheel. Do I miss the SRW....you betcha. Like many, do see plenty of SRW trucks towing at least 15.000 lbs + RV.

If your looking for opinions, mine is: 15,000 lb trailer and under your okay w/ a SRW. Wanna go higher....get a DRW.