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rvshrinker's avatar
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 or even a travel trailer than a dually.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 04, 2017
    Get a long bed. You gain about 10 gallons of fuel and 2 more feet of in bed storage, and no need for an outrageously expensive slider hitch. Win win for most people.
  • rvshrinker's avatar
    rvshrinker
    Explorer III
    Apr 04, 2017
    thank you both. that is very helpful. dont think I'd go as long as 35' without a dually would I?
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 04, 2017
    2016 Mega Cab 4x2 SRW
    GVWR 11,600#
    RAWR 7,000#
    Payload roughly 3800#
    GCVWR 25,300#

    Tow capacity -----17,000#


    Real world......15,000# 5th wheel
    Wet pin weight would be close to 3300# (22%)
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Apr 04, 2017
    Probably anything up to 35 +/- ft but that will vary with the weight of the unit. My 1 ton SRW tows our 34 ft fiver up and down mountains out west with no trouble at all.

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