New Trailer and Truck

[ggates]

I currently pull a TT (<10k) with a 08 Ford Superduty (SRW). We are looking at switching to a new trailer (5ver) and likely a new truck. We are considering a Grand Design (Solitude 344gk). It maxes at around 16k lbs. We really love the new 2020 GMCs. I also intend to put a fuel tank in the bed (1000 lbs) and a heavy hitch (Hensley).

My dilemma is SRW vs DRW. I really prefer a SRW (size, parking, etc.), but don't want to make a mistake and have to replace the truck in 2 years. I live in NM, so altitude and mountains are a real effect, but we want to use it to travel the country as I retire.

Any real world advice/experience would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[MFL]

This one is pretty obvious with 1000 lb fuel tank, plus heavy hitch. Yup, OP already knows answer to question.

Jerry

[romore]

Don't even consider an srw with that kind of weight. I towed a 14,000# goose neck shop trailer with one (not my choice), it was not fun or legal.

[Turtle_n_Peeps]

For a trailer that big I would for sure get a DRW truck.

With a trailer that big you're in the big boy club now. Get a tool which fits the job which IMHO is a LB DRW truck.