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Thread: SRW 5th wheel towing concern
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12-21-2020, 08:20 AM #21
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12-21-2020, 09:44 AM #22
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12-21-2020, 11:24 AM #23
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None. I have a F350 SRW with the original Michelins (20"). They have 32000 miles. They have worn well and I am religious about getting them rotated and balanced every 6000 miles (tops). I am pulling a Solitude 2930RL with GVWR of 15K lbs., dry, about 11K lbs. Pin box weight is 2,174 lbs. Truck pulls and handles really well with the Solitude. F350 has a GVWR of 11,500 lbs. Hope this helps.
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12-21-2020, 07:29 PM #24
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That's even more closely related experence than I have. Though his quoted pin box weight is the empty weight, not loaded. Just be aware of that.
I pull a GD 303RLS, GVWR 11,995, with a SRW F-350, GVWR is 11,500 lbs. The kicker is the weight of the diesel engine versus gas which effectively lowers the payload. I run the original Michelin 20" also. My tow rating is something like 15.7k. My payload rating is 3,131 lbs. That's below the solitude so everything looks good on paper. But add me, the wife and the weight of the goodies in the truck and I would never make it.
To each his own and I would not say anyone is in the wrong, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with that Solitude behind my truck for anything other than a short trip. I'd be looking at more truck, except for what I am about to bring up.
I don't know what kind of license you have but you might want to check your state's licensing laws. Your Solitude and my truck, even though it is a SRW, would push me out of my license class. I only have the standard Class C license good for up to 26,000 +/- GCWR. My current combination falls below that. I won't go higher.
I've experienced blowouts on the trailer tire before. With a dual-axle rig, they are largely non-events. The trailer continues down the road for a distance required to stop with one tire just fine. Blowouts on the TV would be something else entirely and I have no wish to experience that.Bruce and Lynn - South Central PA
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12-22-2020, 08:35 AM #25
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What does this mean, "wash the truck"? I buy white trucks that only occasionally look dirty and when they do a rain soon comes along to clean them off. Our 2017 350 has been washed once by me (only because I had the power washer out for the trailer) and washed and waxed once almost two years ago by the guys detailing our trailer.
I'm sorry if that report makes some guys have nightmares.
P.S. The truck has seen very little Canadian winter. This year it will see more and I'll probably be more diligent about washing.Mark - 2018 Solitude 310GK - 2017 F-350 diesel SRW short box - Pullrite Superglide hitch
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12-22-2020, 10:37 AM #26
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A dually will be a better towing experience. Comes down to where do you live/drive when not towing. We live in Ontario Canada and dual wheel trucks absolutely suck in snow. If I lived where snow is rare or non existent, I would have a dually. Being where I am, SRW is the only way to go if it is your daily when not towing.
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12-22-2020, 10:44 AM #27
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12-22-2020, 10:50 AM #28
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X2 !....... @boyscout - Mark, this is just sad and not right.......yikes !
DanDan & Carol
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12-22-2020, 12:56 PM #29
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I'd wash it....even though it's just a Ford, but still....show it some love boyscout.
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12-22-2020, 01:24 PM #30
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