donn0128 wrote:
IMHO towing ratings are unimportant when it comes to towing a fifth wheel.
I think that is not true for a 1-ton DRW.
The 2014 F-350 DRW 6.7L 4x4-174.2 has a curb weight of 8,195# and a GCWR of 30,500#.
This means that with only a 150# driver and no optional equipment or cargo, the trailer weight would be limited to 30500-8195 = 22,305#.
The 14,000# GVWR of the same TV would allow a maximum pin weight of 14000-8195 = 5805#.
The corresponding trailer weight at 20% pin weight would be 29,025#.
The 9650# rear GAWR combined with a rear Curb Weight of 3453#, would allow a pin weight of 9650-3453 = 6197#.
The corresponding trailer weight at 20% pin weight would be 30,985#.
So, "tow ratings" are important when it comes to towing a fifth wheel if the candidate TV, as in the OP's case, is a DRW.
The current crop of 1 ton SRW crew cab truck with diesel and automatic is going to scale ready to travel right around 8000 pounds.
So, subtract from the GVWR 8000 pounds and generally speaking you are going to have around 2000-2500 Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC)---
Again, the OP is talking about a DRW.
Ron
