Looking at heavier fiver; need advice on wheel/tire uprades
We're looking at the Jayco Eagle line (Premier or Pinacle, depending on if we want a bunkhouse or more full time floor plan). Regardless, were looking at an additional 3,000+ (just over 15k gross) with tongue being close to what we have now, and anywhere from 6 to 10 feet of additional length (from 32', up to 42'). I have a Ram 3500 SRW, rear axle rated at about 3,500. While legal, it will be pushing the legal limit of our rig. I'm mainly concerned about towing stability and, hence, am asking for advice.
The OEM wheels and tires can handle the load, but am afraid they will be a handful with a trailer that large; truck will be equipped with a Kelderman 2 stage kit, trailer with Mor/ryde from the factory, possibly paired with a Kelderman RV system and a B&W Companion. We will only be pulling from A to B, and will stay at B for an undetermined amount of time; this will only be a couple of times a year for a couple of months total, so not really full time. I'm most worried about errant weather, big rigs and bad drivers creating stability issues. I'm thinking of either upgrading to a set of 19.5 G tires or a full dual; the only issue is we will want to convert back to OEM for non-tow duty, and a dually conversion can get expensive (depending on wheel and bed option). Either way, I'm looking at $4,000 minimum. Considering life and limb, and replacement cost of both truck and trailer, I would say even double that would be a wise investment, just not sure which way to go.
The OEM wheels and tires can handle the load, but am afraid they will be a handful with a trailer that large; truck will be equipped with a Kelderman 2 stage kit, trailer with Mor/ryde from the factory, possibly paired with a Kelderman RV system and a B&W Companion. We will only be pulling from A to B, and will stay at B for an undetermined amount of time; this will only be a couple of times a year for a couple of months total, so not really full time. I'm most worried about errant weather, big rigs and bad drivers creating stability issues. I'm thinking of either upgrading to a set of 19.5 G tires or a full dual; the only issue is we will want to convert back to OEM for non-tow duty, and a dually conversion can get expensive (depending on wheel and bed option). Either way, I'm looking at $4,000 minimum. Considering life and limb, and replacement cost of both truck and trailer, I would say even double that would be a wise investment, just not sure which way to go.
