Towing > 40ft - drw vs srw?
I have a triple axle toy hauler with a top weight of 18k pounds. Four years ago I research the heck out of the type of tow vehicle to get and decided on a drw. I ended up with a 2009 F-450, but unfo...
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4x4ord wrote:
I consider an 18000 lb trailer a light trailer even though most rv's are lighter than that. I tow much heavier than 18000 lbs with my SRW. If I didn't feel safe doing it I would use a bigger truck.....I've got lots of trucks. I think the 3500 GMCs are is rated for 17600 lbs. Alot of dually guys haven't hauled with a new style SRW pickup. Pulling my 16000 lb rv with my SRW is a very relaxing experience.
X2!!
I’m sure that a DRW, could/would be slightly more stable/ comfortable when towing, but....for those of us that “do not” have a dedicated tow rig, the SRW is more practical for daily use. Especially....if daily use includes off-road use, and/or snow and ice! JMO
On a new truck, your axle rating will likely be more than adequate. But...you should consider upgrading tires/rims for the pin weight of the unit. We have Rickson Wheels 5000 load rated...each) and 19.5” tires (4800 lb rating...each). As a side note....we’re running Hankook DH07 245/70R/19.5. They are “very” slightly taller than our stock tires, giving us a two(2) mph error at 60 mph!
They work well for highway use, and have good off-road traction (mud and snow). Very quiet when “not” towing, but get a little “whine” under load. The “whine” is minor, and doesn’t give us issue.
