Pickup truck tow vehicle stability tests
Always lots of anecdotal statements on rv.net around dual wheel vs single rear wheel "stability". Anyone have any links that point to actual testing results under controlled conditions?
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AH64ID wrote:
Heck my 3500 SRW has a higher tow rating than a DRW of the same year/gear. It just depends on what is being towed if you can actually get there with a stock SRW.
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Translation is the 3500 SRW quad cab 4x4 is GVWR 9900, payload 3020
GCWR is 23000 and trailer towing is 15950.
The Ram dually 3500 DRW quad cab 4x4 is GVWR 12200, payload 4840,
GCWR is 23000 and trailer towing is 15500.
This means the unladen weight is 450 more for the DRW thus the less trailer towing rating.
Of course you have added the 19.5 rubber which increases your figures greatly.
