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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twodownzero wrote:
GAWR does not matter in the real world. You will not overload an axle before you overload the GVWR.
RGAWR ratings matter. A lot of states could care less about the manufactures GVWR and license vehicle higher.
RGAWR is most often set by the load capacity of the tires. Exceeding RGAWR with a 5th wheel is the main concern. 99.9 % of pin weight goes on the rear axle of the TV. We have a resident weigh master on the forum that has many times said the LEOs could care less about the manufacture GVWR.
We tow/towed a 16K 5th wheel with a 2015 RAM 3500 SRW, loaded for full timing and choose a model that has a lower dry pin weight of 2435. This is a 39'4" Bighorn high profile 5th wheel.
Your older SRW 350 is not as capable as the newer 350/3500's.
