Cost effective 14,000 tow rating
I'm looking for a cost effective tow rig with 14,000lb conventional (bumper pull) capacity. I've been using an '02 7.3 Excursion to pull my junk (26' flatbed with 2 jeeps) and I'd like to step up t...
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I know at least back to 2008, a dually with V10 is rated for at least 14k.
It's the SRW where you are running into limitations most likely. 14k, is likely going to translate to around 1,800lb hitch weight. While in simplistic terms, that likely won't exceed the payload, it's still a lot of weight to have 4-5ft behind the rear axle.
I'm guessing if it's a typical flatbed, it doesn't have a WDH, so that's a lot of tail wagging the dog situation. Our2008 SRW is rated for 14.5k with a 5th wheel but 5th wheels are generally not prone to sway, so as long as it doesn't exceed the payload they are OK with it.
Pulling power is likely not an issue since they have the same motors and transmissions. It's probably a situation where if you don't get much sway, you will be fine but the manufacturer doesn't want to commit to it.
It's the SRW where you are running into limitations most likely. 14k, is likely going to translate to around 1,800lb hitch weight. While in simplistic terms, that likely won't exceed the payload, it's still a lot of weight to have 4-5ft behind the rear axle.
I'm guessing if it's a typical flatbed, it doesn't have a WDH, so that's a lot of tail wagging the dog situation. Our2008 SRW is rated for 14.5k with a 5th wheel but 5th wheels are generally not prone to sway, so as long as it doesn't exceed the payload they are OK with it.
Pulling power is likely not an issue since they have the same motors and transmissions. It's probably a situation where if you don't get much sway, you will be fine but the manufacturer doesn't want to commit to it.
