SRW for pulling Fifth Wheel
I am looking to buy a new truck because we intend to upgrade to a fifth wheel within the next few years. I have read a ton of articles and posts saying that a dually is better and the truck to have. P...
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Just because the RV's GVWR is XYZ it does NOT magically stop gaining weight at that number!
My GVWR is 21k, I full time and my RV scales at 23k. Now for you guys that think 20% is a good number it may be BUT if you are more than a weekend warrior I will bet your pin is at or near 25%.
Bottom line towing a 5er and staying within your SRW trucks RAWR is key to safe towing.
On a DRW truck there is usually a lot of tire capacity left.
Ya think this guy is within his RAWR?
Had a nice conversation with them as they were also heading South for the winter. I said those are heavy rigs, he agreed. I asked what his rear axle weighed, he has no idea! I suggested he may want to run it over the scales and compare to his rear tire capacity.
My GVWR is 21k, I full time and my RV scales at 23k. Now for you guys that think 20% is a good number it may be BUT if you are more than a weekend warrior I will bet your pin is at or near 25%.
Bottom line towing a 5er and staying within your SRW trucks RAWR is key to safe towing.
On a DRW truck there is usually a lot of tire capacity left.
Ya think this guy is within his RAWR?
Had a nice conversation with them as they were also heading South for the winter. I said those are heavy rigs, he agreed. I asked what his rear axle weighed, he has no idea! I suggested he may want to run it over the scales and compare to his rear tire capacity.
