I'm thinking of purchasing a Columbus 385bhs GVW 15940. But I'm unsure if a new 3500 Dodge Longhorn mega cab SRW with a tow capacity of 16720 will be fine for towing, or should I move to a dually. ...
This question is no different than 150 vs 250! if the lighter gvwr truck has the payload to handle the hitch wt, people etc, then the lighter truck will work, assuming it has the drive train to handle the total load, and perform as you the owner.driver wants it too! If not, then one needs to go to the higher gvwr truck, to get one or both of, payload, and potentially a larger hp torque motor, lower gearing etc to have said rig perform as one needs it too.