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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Last month, I traded a perfectly GREAT 2011 Silverado Duramax, crew cab, 4x4, standard length bed pick-up for a 2013 Silverado Duramax, extended cab, 4x4, DRW pick-up.
The SRW has a post door placarded payload of 3900lbs. Its rear axle capacity was 7050 pounds which is directly related to the factory 18" tires capacity - each one rated at 3525 pounds each.
With a new fiver ordered that has an unloaded hitch weight of 3000lbs. I was concerned for mine and others safely. With 2 of us in the truck, the weight of the Pullrite Superglide hitch, and the contents of the fifth wheel....my tire capacity would be right at the limit.
For that reason, I traded the truck for safety reasons. The new truck has a payload of 5100 lbs.
I could have kept the 2011 and changed the tires to 19.5 with a much higher capacity but felt it was better to go to a dually.
I love the dually and the only difference is parking it is some spots. I love the peace of mind knowing that I have the extra capacity of the drw. Phillip
The SRW has a post door placarded payload of 3900lbs. Its rear axle capacity was 7050 pounds which is directly related to the factory 18" tires capacity - each one rated at 3525 pounds each.
With a new fiver ordered that has an unloaded hitch weight of 3000lbs. I was concerned for mine and others safely. With 2 of us in the truck, the weight of the Pullrite Superglide hitch, and the contents of the fifth wheel....my tire capacity would be right at the limit.
For that reason, I traded the truck for safety reasons. The new truck has a payload of 5100 lbs.
I could have kept the 2011 and changed the tires to 19.5 with a much higher capacity but felt it was better to go to a dually.
I love the dually and the only difference is parking it is some spots. I love the peace of mind knowing that I have the extra capacity of the drw. Phillip
