Tow Rig question SRW or DRW for 5th RAM
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 ? 10k 11k 12k 13k 14k 15k 16...
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Folks, I'm going through the same spin as the OP. The wife and I are looking to go full time. We considered doing so in our 33ft (37actual) Starcraft Autumn Ridge TT. However, without a number of key "requirements", we decided it was best to upgrade trailer and truck. Currently we have a '13 Ram Power Wagon which has a lower tow rating than standard 2500s.
We are looking at trailers that have a roomy living room area, an office area, king bed, and a loft bed. Most triple axle toy haulers fit the bill with the garage posing as an office and a loft above the garage.
We do not want a DRW. Sorry, we just don't. I'm sure one day we will value stability and handling over looks and manuvarsbility. However, like others we will use the TV as our primary driver when not towing. So we want the best of both worlds. Oh our first world problems. SRW puts us in a dual axle 5th wheel ... Period. Now when I see a triple axle I don't bother looking at it. Also, many of the dual axles push or exceed GVWR / tow capacity of a 3500 Diesel SRW which we are looking to purchase; replacing the not so powerful power wagon.
Here is my dilemma. As with many of us trying to choose a TV that we like, can afford, etc ... I'm looking at trailers that are within the max rating of the TV I am considering. Is this wrong? If Dodge says 17k should I only consider 15k GVWR or am I ok to tow what the trailer is rated for? I understand pin weight; so keeping that in mind too.
Great thread. I appreciate everyone's perspective.
Kirk
We are looking at trailers that have a roomy living room area, an office area, king bed, and a loft bed. Most triple axle toy haulers fit the bill with the garage posing as an office and a loft above the garage.
We do not want a DRW. Sorry, we just don't. I'm sure one day we will value stability and handling over looks and manuvarsbility. However, like others we will use the TV as our primary driver when not towing. So we want the best of both worlds. Oh our first world problems. SRW puts us in a dual axle 5th wheel ... Period. Now when I see a triple axle I don't bother looking at it. Also, many of the dual axles push or exceed GVWR / tow capacity of a 3500 Diesel SRW which we are looking to purchase; replacing the not so powerful power wagon.
Here is my dilemma. As with many of us trying to choose a TV that we like, can afford, etc ... I'm looking at trailers that are within the max rating of the TV I am considering. Is this wrong? If Dodge says 17k should I only consider 15k GVWR or am I ok to tow what the trailer is rated for? I understand pin weight; so keeping that in mind too.
Great thread. I appreciate everyone's perspective.
Kirk
