memtb wrote:
backwater83, We have a similar issue.....do not want a DRW. For our use of a truck, a DRW is very impractical. Our only use would be for towing.
Our5th wheel is at or slightly above (depending upon what we’re carrying) 20K pounds, with over 4K pin weight....and tow with our 2007 Ram SRW. And “”NO” our rig it doesn’t comply with the “little yellow sticker”. We have Firestone Air Bag system to maintain a level ride height. But, most importantly.....we put on aftermarket wheels and tires. We bought 19.5” steel wheels manufactured right here in America by Riskson Wheel Manufacturing. They even have the proper offset for your particular vehicle....something not offered by the import wheels. Check out their website!! As we use our truck for off-road use, winter driving, ect. , we chose Hankook DH 07 tires all the way around. With two winters of ice, snow, and mud.....they’ve done about all you can ask! While the wheels/tires are not cheap....far less than $60 - $70 K for a new, unwanted truck!!!
Our Ram axle is rated plenty high enough for the weight, the tires/wheels were the problem. The Rickson Wheels and the Hankooks, brought us real close to 4K pounds each......the wheels are rated at 5K pounds each, the tires @3940 # each!
Well would not want to be in your shoes if involved in an accident! TV with a GVWR of 10,100# trying to carry a 20,000# 5er with a 4,000# pin. Based on my numbers from our old 2500, you are likely at near 12,000# on the TV, and close to 7,500# on the rear axle. This is on ratings of 10,100# GVWR and a 6,200# rear axle rating. Sure the axle manufacture likely rates the axle at 9,000#+. I would not want to up against a good personal injury lawyer even if not cited in an accident.
