Truck Question - duallie or single?
I'm considering purchasing a 5th wheel to replace my Class A. It would be a full-timer rig, so it won't be hauled a lot. But I'd end up using the truck as a daily driver, or mostly so. Looking to get ...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
"The thing is the SRW trucks still have limited payload. By the time you load your hitch, fuel and family in the truck you don't have enough payload to handle the pin weight of many 5vers over 16000 lbs"
These stats are VERY deceiving but factual!
Hey the book says I can tow a 20k 5er with my SRW!!!
They all have a limited payload, thats why we have a choice, and are SUPPOSED to stay under those ratings.
You are probably right at the limit or above all your weight ratings towing the size of fifth wheel you do. You keep talking about a panic situation , I am sure like a lot of us you have had them to SOME degree . IMO in a hard maneuver that fifth wheel you are towing, its truly going to be the tail wagging the dog.
I have come to the conclusion a long time ago, towing these big fifth wheels , its a lot more about defensive driving then having a DWR or SWR truck.
