SRW v. DRW
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. ...
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A DRW has a lower towing capacity but a higher payload capacity than a SRW truck and the higher payload is the deciding factor. After 13,000 lbs. the trailer needs to be a 5th-wheel and that puts a lot more weight on the rear axle. The axle can take the load but not the two tires. Easiest solution is to add 2 more tires to support the load.
More than 80% of the people I see towing 5th-wheel travel trailers on the highway are using SRW trucks. The people I know towing them have a wet trailer weight that is under 14,000 lbs. and they do just fine. One is towing a large 35' trailer and I have a hard time visualizing it as being too small for anyone's needs.
More than 80% of the people I see towing 5th-wheel travel trailers on the highway are using SRW trucks. The people I know towing them have a wet trailer weight that is under 14,000 lbs. and they do just fine. One is towing a large 35' trailer and I have a hard time visualizing it as being too small for anyone's needs.
