Pulling 380th. 2015 SRW Cummins

[Calnca]

But as the saying goes, if you have to ask the question, you probably already have the answer.

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Let me know your travel schedule if you would be so kind, so I can make sure that me and my loved ones are no where near.

[GeoffnCheri]

I have a 380th, that I pull with my srw ram 2500 with factory air suspension.
Naturally the truck came before the trailer, and I figured at the time of purchase it would be plenty of truck for any trailer that came down the road.
Of course 2 years later I purchased the largest heaviest model just about known to man.
I've pulled this thing for the last 2 years a total of around 7700mi with this vehicle just fine. However my girlfriends anxiety is through the roof constantly when pulling, and technically my rating is 17,980 and my trailer weighed in the scale at 17,160 without anything in the garage and no water. However I did have gear in the storage compartment and full LP tanks.
Pin weight would really be the kicker here. Payload rating at 2960 for the truck. Pin weight on the 380th is around 3700 I believe.

So the age old question arises. Upgrade the truck, or downgrade the trailer. Or carry on and monitor tire pressures, condition, and other precautionary measures as normal.

But as the saying goes, if you have to ask the question, you probably already have the answer.

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But your fridge and water heater work off 12v battery so you have that going for you

[gordofuchs]

[QUOTE=Country Campers;231536]Like you said , you already know the answer , and the dealer should have never allowed you to do this.

I know this answer every time I pull our 305RE with the srw Dodge Cummins. The trailer gross is around 17,000 lbs., give or take. The pucker factor kicks in on each tow. I have added what I can, ie disc brakes and IS. Both of which cut down on the pucker factor, but it's still there. Given that we use the tow vehicle as the sight seeing vehicle, a dually wasn't an option as many of the places we go are a tight fit with the single rear wheel.

And before anybody starts, I know, I know, it's a bad idea for a multitude of reasons.

[goducks14]

I know it's a bad idea but I don't use crosswalks during rush hour traffic.

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[QUOTE=gordofuchs;231780]

Like you said , you already know the answer , and the dealer should have never allowed you to do this.

I know this answer every time I pull our 305RE with the srw Dodge Cummins. The trailer gross is around 17,000 lbs., give or take. The pucker factor kicks in on each tow. I have added what I can, ie disc brakes and IS. Both of which cut down on the pucker factor, but it's still there. Given that we use the tow vehicle as the sight seeing vehicle, a dually wasn't an option as many of the places we go are a tight fit with the single rear wheel.

And before anybody starts, I know, I know, it's a bad idea for a multitude of reasons.

I'm not trying to be mean or disrespectful, but you admit that it's a bad idea, but it is also something that you have total control and the final say about continuing to do it. I wish you would at least rethink/reconsider trying to correct what you realize is a bad idea/situation.

[the.jmo]

[QUOTE=gordofuchs;231780]

Like you said , you already know the answer , and the dealer should have never allowed you to do this.

I know this answer every time I pull our 305RE with the srw Dodge Cummins. The trailer gross is around 17,000 lbs., give or take. The pucker factor kicks in on each tow. I have added what I can, ie disc brakes and IS. Both of which cut down on the pucker factor, but it's still there. Given that we use the tow vehicle as the sight seeing vehicle, a dually wasn't an option as many of the places we go are a tight fit with the single rear wheel.

And before anybody starts, I know, I know, it's a bad idea for a multitude of reasons.

Why is it such a bad idea? Thats what the truck is rated for..
Why shouldn't you use the truck for its rated capacity

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[huntr70]

A 305RE Solitude only has a gross weight of 16,000lbs.

[Jerryr]

A 305RE Solitude only has a gross weight of 16,000lbs.

While the manufactures stated max GVWR is 16,000 lbs I think the owner is stating he’s loading it to “17,000 lbs, give or take” If that’s the case then the trailer is overloaded and the truck is OVERLOADED also.

[the.jmo]

While the manufactures stated max GVWR is 16,000 lbs I think the owner is stating he’s loading it to “17,000 lbs, give or take” If that’s the case then the trailer is overloaded and the truck is OVERLOADED also.

Manufacturer stated dry weights, and every weight for that matter are such a crock of bs.
My 380th has a "dry weight" shipped of 15,300lb. With a gross of 19,500. And a listed cargo capacity of 4200lb. If I carry literally anything other than an empty trailer with my harley in the back I'm over its manufacturer rated capacity. Their dry weight is also far off

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[bertschb]

Why is it such a bad idea? Thats what the truck is rated for..Why shouldn't you use the truck for its rated capacity

Because he's most likely exceeding the payload rating of his truck.

Any modern HD diesel truck can pull just about any 5th wheel. The max tow ratings don't mean much now days because of this. My prior truck (a 2016 SRW 3500 diesel) was rated to tow 17,200lbs but I would have exceeded my payload and possibly my rear axle and tire ratings if I had tried towing a 5th wheel that weighed that much.