SRW vs DRW
Is there a general rule regarding how much weight is okay for SRW and how much is too much? We are thinking of a larger 5er and not sure how much larger will require a new truck too.
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4x4ord wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
Yes, the general rule is to pull the ratings for the truck. If you are within the rating...it's good.
NOT really, I can tow 30k or so but in a two axle 5er with 25% pin no way and stay at or under 9,750# RAWR! I look more at what the RAWR is.
I need clarification on your post. You tow 30k with 25% of that on your pin .... so 7500 lbs pin weight, which puts you over your gross axle rating yet you say you look at what the RAWR is?
Edit I think I get it. You're saying you could tow a 30,000 lb goosneck but because tandem axle 5vers oftem put up to 25% of their weight on the pin you would limit yourself by your RAWR when towing a heavy 5ver. So that might drop you down to about a 22000 lb fifth wheel?
What Ron is saying is that his Ram with 4.10 and Aisin is rated to PULL about 30,000#, but that it can't CARRY the pin weight of a 5er that heavy. Now if it was a Hay wagon with front steer axle, then he could PULL that 30,000#.
This is why so many get misled when it comes to towing with 3/4 tons, many 3/4 ton diesels have tow capacity of 17,000#+.
