Towing capacity guide?

[emtp82]

Is there a guide that I can reference to see what the towing capacities of trucks are? We are getting a 2016 FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK 36CKTS delivered on Tuesday and I need a bigger truck. I'm leaning towards a 1 ton just to be safe, however, I don't want to guess incorrectly and have problems down the road. The agreement with the wife is to buy a used truck now and then in a couple years buy a new one. So I am searching through a ton of different years of trucks.

[stickdog]

MFL wrote:
I agree, you should be able to get info online. Another idea, is go to some area dealerships and look at actual trucks. They will have door panel stickers with actual ratings for the given truck.

IMO, you will need a 350/3500 SRW diesel, as a minimum. With nearly 40' length, a DRW would likely be the better tool. If you don't want DRW, look closely at SRW ratings, payload, axles, and max tire ratings.

Jerry

The problem with just checking the door stickers is that most dealer stock have the lower gvw. Dealers rather have flash on the floor to sell than utility.

[jimmac28]

MFL wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
At over 16,000 GVWR your best choice is a 3500 dually. Brand? Your choice!

X2!
We agree, this rig would be pushing any 350/3500 SRW, best to get a DRW.

Agree with going with a Dually, especially if he is going to buy a used truck that is 2012 or older.

NC Hauler brings up a good point! Only a late model SRW should even be considered. Otherwise dually will be needed, and likely best choice anyway.

Jerry

I'm going with these guys, once I moved to a 16000lb Mobile Suite I stepped up to a dually. Its only $1500 more on a new truck and $500 on a used truck, and what you get is well worth it.

[MFL]

NC Hauler wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
At over 16,000 GVWR your best choice is a 3500 dually. Brand? Your choice!

X2!
We agree, this rig would be pushing any 350/3500 SRW, best to get a DRW.

Agree with going with a Dually, especially if he is going to buy a used truck that is 2012 or older.

NC Hauler brings up a good point! Only a late model SRW should even be considered. Otherwise dually will be needed, and likely best choice anyway.

Jerry

[NC_Hauler]

rhagfo wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
At over 16,000 GVWR your best choice is a 3500 dually. Brand? Your choice!

X2!
We agree, this rig would be pushing any 350/3500 SRW, best to get a DRW.

Agree with going with a Dually, especially if he is going to buy a used truck that is 2012 or older.

[rhagfo]

donn0128 wrote:
At over 16,000 GVWR your best choice is a 3500 dually. Brand? Your choice!

X2!
We agree, this rig would be pushing any 350/3500 SRW, best to get a DRW.

[emtp82]

Thanks for the quick responses everyone

[MFL]

I agree, you should be able to get info online. Another idea, is go to some area dealerships and look at actual trucks. They will have door panel stickers with actual ratings for the given truck.

IMO, you will need a 350/3500 SRW diesel, as a minimum. With nearly 40' length, a DRW would likely be the better tool. If you don't want DRW, look closely at SRW ratings, payload, axles, and max tire ratings.

Jerry

[agesilaus]

Towing guides

You will want a one ton dual rear wheel truck tho, one of the big three pickups for that heavy a fifth wheel

[Bob_Sue]

You can go to trailer life.com and go to the towing guide. Possible to even just google towing rates, and see what comes up. I found a sit a few years ago but forgot what it was. Good Luck

[donn0128]

At over 16,000 GVWR your best choice is a 3500 dually. Brand? Your choice!