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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j2catfish wrote:
One thing that always causes me pause is this idea that the truck has to be big enough to stop the 5er. That would be a good built-in safety factor but shouldn't the trailer brakes be good enough to stop the trailer? I know that might be a challenge for the electrical brakes commonly used but more and more rigs are using electric over hydraulic disk brakes and really have a greater stopping ability. Not to start the war over, but what do you think?
Catfish
I am not one to start a keyboard argument myself, but I've always thought the same thing.
I also believe in following the truck ratings. However some people (not me) go over their GVWR when towing a FW. I don't think that is as bad as hauling a truck camper that puts you over GVWR. With the FW, you still have 4 extra brakes when needed.
Jerry
