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rvshrinker
Explorer III
Apr 04, 2017

what kind of fifth wheel can I tow with a SRW?

I am getting a full ton RAM but only want the SRW. It will have the diesel and the AISIN transmission, it is a short bed Mega Cab. I just don't want a dually. I would rather have a smaller trailer...
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work2much
Explorer
Apr 04, 2017
As the math has been explained to me add 20% of the GVWR of the trailer to all the weight that will be in the truck i.e.: people,luggage, dogs, full tank of fuel. That combined number should be under the cargo carrying rating of the truck.

As an example a trailer with a 15, 000lb GVWR. 20% = 3000ponds. + adults and 2 children 500 pounds. 20 gallons of fuel 250 pounds. Total 3750 pounds. Many SRW one tons are equipped to carry this much.

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