Dual Rear or Single Rear Wheels on Tow Truck?
Hi, I'm starting to research Trucks that are suitable for a TV. I've read the the HUGE discussion on Diesel vs gas so lets not go there! :-) This question is: Do I need Dual wheels or single ...
Forum Discussion
abednego wrote:
An F-350 SRW CC 4WD with 3.55 gear has a GCWR of 23,500, GVWR of 10,000, and a curb weight of 7,795. Based on the curb weight, the maximum payload you could handle is 2,205, and the maximum you could tow is 14,700. I hear the rule of thumb is not to tow more than 80% of your estimated max tow.
I don't have the GAWRs so I can't comment on payload. Based on my research, people aren't so much concerned with GVWR as they are GAWR. If you're a couple hundred pounds over the GVWR but under GAWR, other folks say you're fine.
There will also be a lot of people that say you can two 20k with the F-350 listed above. I have no comment or experience on that. All I know is I'm going to get a vehicle that, ON PAPER, will tow my trailer. To do otherwise is inviting disaster.
Given that I'm pretty new to all of this, someone tell me where I'm wrong and I'll correct my information.
-abe
One place you are wrong is that the F350 Diesel SRW CC 4x4 has a GVWR of 11500. You can opt for a the 10,000 lb GVWR at no extra cost - the optional 10,000 lb GVWR package consists of a different door sticker. (some states have higher licensing fees for trucks with GVWR's over 10,000 lbs) You can buy the F350 SRW SB CC with a gas engine and get GVWR of 11000 lbs. (3960 lb Payload)
