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SRW v. DRW
So I do now own a Ram 3500 Longhorn Mega cab diesel. I'm currently using it to tow my travel trailer. Want to move to a Heartland Gateway 3650bh which grosses at 15500, dry at 13025 and pin weight at 2020. I know the truck can both handle towing weight and payload (hitch) weight. My only concern is safety for my family in the truck. Can I tow this camper safely? Mostly being used for destinations, but do at least once want to travel the U.S. with it. Thanks7.6KViews0likes43CommentsRe: SRW v. DRW
So, never took the bite of the Colombus 5th. But right now considering ( have a great opportunity) to purchase a Heartland Gateway 3650bh. I'm currently driving a Ram 3500 Megacab. the Gross on the 5th is 15,500, with pin weight at about 2K. if I go with 20% of Gross, I'm still under for payload capacity of 5500 on the SRW. Did purchase the diesel. so for destination camping and maybe a long cross country trip, is this enough truck for sturdiness and safety? thanks in advance509Views0likes0CommentsRe: SRW v. DRW
So short of payload (which 4300 lbs is enough) the SRW will handle the camper by looking at the numbers. Getting a DRW seems to allow larger payload. Towing only changes due to gearing. It seems the SRW should be the way to go (as it is also a daily driver). Thanks everyone508Views0likes0CommentsRe: SRW v. DRW
First i want to thank everyone for the insight. My biggest concern is safety with the family in the truck. I know the power is there. I'm assuming the braking power will be there if the truck is rated for the GCW. Yes, this is my daily vehicle. Most often will be destination trips, but do want to take a longer cross country trip. Thanks again508Views0likes0CommentsSRW v. DRW
I'm thinking of purchasing a Columbus 385bhs GVW 15940. But I'm unsure if a new 3500 Dodge Longhorn mega cab SRW with a tow capacity of 16720 will be fine for towing, or should I move to a dually. Please advise Thanks Pin weight of camper is 1920 dry weight 12,300 Payload of truck is a little more than 4000 lbs Is length of camper an issue besides weight of camper?6KViews0likes25Comments
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