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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Me Again wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"BTW the RAM 3500 SRW trucks are rated to tow 17K+ 5th wheels. "
Chris
With your rear axle weight ready to tow at 3,760# would you have the rear tire capacity to handle the 17K RV with a 4,250# pin bringing your rear axle weight to 7,800# allowing for 210# transferring to your front axle?
Well the 3760 rear axle was loaded to the gills. We choose a trailer that has a dry pin weight of 2435 as a starting point. Some others in that length have 29xx as a starting point. I have 270 lbs of hitch and could get an Andersen hitch and save 100-150 lbs.
Your 4250 pin weight is 25 percent of the 17K!!! My beginning pin weight dry is 18.8 percent.
We know we will have to watch our loading, just like the lady that loads rocks in here trailer. Chris
I have always assumed the "TOWING" numbers posted are more for a gooseneck with their lower pin weights. Reality is what ones rear axle weighs fully loaded.
I would run 150# over before going to an Andersen. ;)
My above quoted comment was a question. The problem I have is the "Rock Lady" does NOT listen!!!
