Tow Rig question SRW or DRW for 5th RAM

RokNDmax wrote:
I'm sure this has been debated millions of times, but here is a new spin.

At what weight would you consider a DRW to be mandatory whilst towing a fifth wheel ?

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For background, looking at new Ram 3500's, the SRW payload is @ 4400, and the DRW is 5600. Lots has changed in the last few years, but I realize a # is only a # and a DRW may feel more safe and secure even though the SRW isn't technically overloaded. Will be buying both a new truck and fiver in the next few months, so everything is still wide open.

PS - Could not find a good thread discussing by weight, if you know of one, feel free to post.
PSS - Sorry this has been done, feel free to ignore if you don't wish to discuss again...

Thanks !

After experiencing both I would say that the point to consider a dually would be with a trailer at 16.5 GVW. Then I would consider a F450 or equivalent because those truck are designed to DRW with a stronger frame and suspension. People talk about stability of DRW for pulling 5th wheels, but that is mostly physiological if the SRW has an optional rear sway bar. Saying that, a 16.5GVW trailer would exceed the Combined vehicle weight by a couple of hundred pounds, but that is not a critical factor in towing--- provide the trailer has good brakes.