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emtp82's avatar
emtp82
Explorer
Jan 22, 2016

Towing capacity guide?

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's avatar
    stickdog
    Explorer
    Jan 23, 2016
    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's avatar
    jimmac28
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2016
    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's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jan 22, 2016
    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's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2016
    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's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jan 22, 2016
    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.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jan 22, 2016
    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
  • Bob_Sue's avatar
    Bob_Sue
    Explorer II
    Jan 22, 2016
    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's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jan 22, 2016
    At over 16,000 GVWR your best choice is a 3500 dually. Brand? Your choice!

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