Sep-02-2019 07:52 AM
Sep-20-2019 02:28 AM
Grit dog wrote:
^Nope, not in NM. RVs are exempt from CDL. May need a class E depending on weight, but not in the OP's case.
Sep-14-2019 07:48 AM
Sep-13-2019 10:10 AM
Sep-13-2019 02:38 AM
ggates wrote:
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.
Sep-06-2019 12:40 PM
Sep-06-2019 07:56 AM
Sep-04-2019 08:01 AM
Sep-03-2019 07:27 AM
Mote wrote:
Like the others have said a SRW may be capable, but since you are planning on traveling the country with this setup you will really appreciate the extra stability of the dually.
We just have a small 30 foot fifth wheel. When we went from SRW to Dually I was amazed at the difference in handling.
Sep-03-2019 03:57 AM
Sep-02-2019 06:24 PM
Sep-02-2019 05:35 PM
Sep-02-2019 11:14 AM
ggates wrote:
I guess the question was as much about hitch weight as capacity (since I would be new to 5ver).
Math follows:
If I assume 10-15% tongue weight of 16K = 1600-2400 lbs. With fuel (1000 lb), plus hitch and DW (500 lb), that would put me just under 4000 lbs (payload of a SRW - 4078 lbs).
But I have seen people indicate 20-25% tongue weight (3200-4000). That again puts me at 4000+1000+500 = 5500. About the payload of a DRW (5607 lbs).
So depending on what the actual hitch weight is, I could be up against the weight limit for either SRW or DRW.
Bigger is "always" better. I just was wondering if anyone made a SRW work.
Sep-02-2019 10:23 AM
ggates wrote:
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.
Sep-02-2019 10:20 AM