Towing Heavy 5er with SRW Truck
I personally don't as my unit is 11k dry. I see a lot of SRW diesel trucks (newer models which I know handle more than older ones) towing huge 5th wheels or toy haulers. Any of you have a setup ...
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raroberts wrote:travisgsf wrote:
I personally don't as my unit is 11k dry. I see a lot of SRW diesel trucks (newer models which I know handle more than older ones) towing huge 5th wheels or toy haulers.
Any of you have a setup like this? I'm talking 14,000+lbs of dry weight. From what I see the newer 250/2500 trucks pull around 16,000-17,000 at their max.
I was curious to know how these things actually tow with that much weight. Do you feel in control? Tow weight and truck is always a huge topic on every forum. I know almost everyone says go dually but not many people do.
I towed a 17k toy-hauler for 2 years with a Ford SRW F250 diesel with air bags. I always felt comfortable with the power. I felt comfortable with the handling too until I passed a hay truck in a pretty heavy cross wind. When I got next to him my rig pulled hard towards the hay truck and I got into a kind of whiplash. I've never had that happen, under similar circumstances, since I got my DRW. Two added benefits: the brakes are far superior and I am towing legally.
Not dissing your duallie, but I'd say that has to do more with aerodynamics than having a duallie. I've passed a semi in windy conditions in a Corvette and nearly been sucked in.
Lyle
