Maximum 5th wheel weight for SRW
I'm going to buy a new 5th wheel this spring and I know I must upgrade my truck also. I like the Excel 37IKE but it has a GVW of 18,700 and I hate DRW trucks. Is there any make of SRW that would safe...
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john&bet wrote:
I will relate a talk I had a few years ago with a fellow who had a Travel Supreme triple axel 5th that they were full timing in. He pulled in next to me and we were talking about his set up. The truck was an MDT and his trailer had a GVW of 18k+ that he had towed with a 3500 dully. The engine performed real well but the rest of the truck was lacking in tires and braking and general comfortable feel. He was much happier after the up grade in truck. Just for your consideration.
"a few years ago"
RAM especially has dramatically upped the strength of the frame and suspension since then. The wt. is well within the limits of a 3500 DRW. Not even pushing the limits.
It is close to the limit of a SRW 3500. If OP insisted on a 3500 SRW, I would suggest he get a RAM 3500 SRW, and swap the tires to 19.5, and add airbags. He may be a little under, or a little over the rating, but will be well within tire limits. DRW would be better.
