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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kakampers wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote: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
My truck and DRV stop seamlessly because of the MaxBrake and the disk brakes on the RV. Sounds like a chichi but there is no delay you just feel the truck stop like driving solo. Before this combo I never thought that was possible.
What is important is having enough truck to handle the length and weight of what you are hauling in any conditions.
Although we seldom agree...I DO agree wholeheartedly on this subject!!
Our 2011 Chevy with tow/haul and exhaust brake and Landmark WITH disc brakes feels the same way...and we never dreamed it was possible to stop so seemlessly! Having "enough" truck for the load AND great trailer brakes makes all the difference!!
Awesome, that put a smile on my face!
