Tow Rig question SRW or DRW for 5th RAM
I'm sure this has been debated millions of times, but here is a new spin. At what weight would you consider a DRW to be mandatory whilst towing a fifth wheel ? 10k 11k 12k 13k 14k 15k 16...
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For background, looking at new Ram 3500's, the SRW payload is @ 4400, and the DRW is 5600. Lots has changed in the last few years, but I realize a # is only a # and a DRW may feel more safe and secure even though the SRW isn't technically overloaded. Will be buying both a new truck and fiver in the next few months, so everything is still wide open.
PS - Could not find a good thread discussing by weight, if you know of one, feel free to post.
PSS - Sorry this has been done, feel free to ignore if you don't wish to discuss again...
I have no recommendation SRW vs DRW truck I need or you need for a heavy trailer. Too many variables such as trailer axle spacing and location/number of axles/actual hitch loads/etc.
However just a heads up on looking at GVWR based payloads on the tire placard sticker or in the truck makers spec websites.
And in particular 4400-4500 lbs payloads I see on Ford/Ram and GM SRW spec websites.
A 350/3500 SRW truck is a heavy truck and rear axle weights and may run in the 3000-3200 + lbs range which leaves 3800-4000 lb before exceeding its 7000-7050 RAWR = rear spring pack/tires and wheels.
