Do I need a DRW truck?
I know this is probably a real basic question, but for a decent, self-contained TC that is going to be used for heavy boondocking (preferably with an inbuilt LP generator and other four season support...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Hard to answer your question without any weight numbers.
Of course the one ton DRW can handle the camper. However being a daily driver and parking in a down town garage may not work for you. Having owned and operated several one ton DRW trucks there are many places they simply will not physically go vs a non DRW especially some of the places I've had to park and places we boondocked or traveled.
The newer gen Ram has several 3500 SRW with GVWRs up to 12400 lbs and 7k RAWR. Ram says they have payloads in the 4500 lb range. As one poster mentioned many owners add 19.5" wheels and tires and a aftermarket suspension help ....IF NEEDED. Always load it and then make a decision if any help is needed. GM and Ram 3/4 ton/one ton SRW and DRW use the AAM 11.5" rear axles that AAM rates to around 11000 lbs.
GM/Ford shows payloads for their 3500/F350 SRW in the low 4ks all depending on certain truck configurations.
It looks like the newer SRW one ton trucks have a much higher GVW than mine. Mine is rated at 9,900# and it weighs over 7,500# empty since it is diesel and also 4x4. I won't even haul my Avion on my 1 ton SRW truck.
