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11-13-2020, 08:35 PM #1
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Towing 310GK
Curious if anyone is towing a 310GK with a SRW.
If so, what is your TV? Are you feeling comfortable with a SRW TV? At max limit?
I ask bc debating if I need to switch out my F-350 SRW for a DRW first.
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11-13-2020, 08:44 PM #2
I think its doable with a 1 ton SRW. Advertised hitch weight is 2350, so even if you add an extra 300lbs to that, plus 200 for hitch, you're at less than 3000lbs. Not sure the weight of you and your passengers, but I'm guessing with all that you'll be less than your payload and axle ratings. DRW will give you much more stability for sure, but I'd give it a whirl with your current truck before buying a new one.
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11-13-2020, 09:10 PM #3
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11-13-2020, 09:12 PM #4
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A loaded 310GK will put over 3,300 lbs. on the pin. I have the weight tickets to prove it. Get the numbers for the truck off the door sticker, the trailer's GVWR, and plug everything in here:
http://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-...eight-fw.shtml
A properly configured 1-ton SRW could do it... we feel safer with a DRW truck towing the Solitude 310GK.
RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
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11-13-2020, 09:50 PM #5
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11-14-2020, 07:31 AM #6
Wow! As @Second Chance definitely provided you some good info, I'm surprised at the difference between actual weight and published weight, 1000lbs difference is a lot. In that case, you might want to rethink using your truck as once you add the hitch and passengers you are most likely in dually territory. I'd be concerned with that amount of weight exceeding your rear axle capacity with your current truck.
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11-14-2020, 07:47 AM #7
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U.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
(Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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11-14-2020, 07:50 AM #8
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I'm towing our Solitude 310GK with a 2020 F-350 SRW. The extra rear tires on our 2019 F-350 DRW made it a safer tow vehicle but the new powertrain on the 2020 F-350 SRW actually make it a better towing experience for me. Noticeably more power. Of course, a 2020 DRW would be a win-win!
The 310GK is the only Solitude I would tow with an SRW as it pushes SRW diesel payload to the max. if I were to get another dually, I'd skip the F-350 and get an F-450. Tighter turning radius, heavier brakes and axles, larger commercial truck tires, etc.Last edited by bertschb; 11-14-2020 at 09:22 AM.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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11-14-2020, 08:04 AM #9
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I tow mine with a 2012 SRW 3500 Ram. My axle weights are less than the sticker, but I'm about 900# over the truck's GVWR. The newer 1-ton pickups, all brands, have higher GVWRs than my '12 does. Not sure if that's marketing or beefier suspension.
I'm comfortable when pulling, but I did make a conscious decision to make 65 mph my top speed after I got the actual weights. Being overweight was one reason I switched my battery bank from lead-acid AGMs to Lithium. I dropped more than 350# off the pin by going Lithium.
-SteveSteve and Renee
2018 Solitude 310GK, disc brakes, Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
640 watts solar, 400 amp-hour Lion Safari UT 1300 battery bank
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Somerset, WI
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11-14-2020, 09:20 AM #10
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