Reflection 315rlts tow vehicle

[Mako82]

Hi, new member here. This is for the 315 owners. I was building a 2005 6.0 Excursion tow pull my old TT (Heritage Glenn 272bh) but sold it and purchased a 2021 315rlts. So I'm scrapping the build on the Excursion. My question is anyone towing with a crew cab short bed, (which I also own)? Would you recommend a long bed instead? I really didn't want to go to a dually but it's not out of the question. I'm going to be doing a lot of long-distance travailing, so the stability factor comes in to play with the dually.

Before everyone hates on the old 6.0, I have a background as a mechanic/diesel mechanic so I'm very comfortable with doing the proper work to them.

[Samson]

I’m pulling my 2022 315RLTS with a 2019 GMC Denali HD duramax, Crew cab, standard 6’8” bed, SRW. Mine is a heavy 1 ton, 11500 gvrw. No issues whatsoever. Can’t comment on the short bed although I can’t imagine it would that much different.

[huntr70]

Put a good weight distribution hitch with sway control between the truck and trailer, and it won't matter what type of bed is on it.

[Second Chance]

You don't say whether the CC SB is a 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton, or what. The 315RLTS can easily put 1,200 lbs. on the hitch when loaded, so the truck would need to be able to handle that payload.

Rob

[Redapple63]

Hi, new member here. This is for the 315 owners. I was building a 2005 6.0 Excursion tow pull my old TT (Heritage Glenn 272bh) but sold it and purchased a 2021 315rlts. So I'm scrapping the build on the Excursion. My question is anyone towing with a crew cab short bed, (which I also own)? Would you recommend a long bed instead? I really didn't want to go to a dually but it's not out of the question. I'm going to be doing a lot of long-distance travailing, so the stability factor comes in to play with the dually.

Before everyone hates on the old 6.0, I have a background as a mechanic/diesel mechanic so I'm very comfortable with doing the proper work to them.

First, Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig. I have the 2020 version of the 315rlts, and like Samson, towing with a 2019 GMC Denali Duramax SRW short bed crew cab.

Works well. Never had any issues towing with this truck. Travel up 6-8% grades in the eastern Sierras no problem. I am using the Equalizer 4P hitch with 1600 lb bars. My tongue weight has varied from 1380-1500 lbs.

Took a bit to dial in the Equalizer, and to have to periodically check the washers to ensure all is tight, but other than that been great with my truck.

Bill

[Mako82]

Put a good weight distribution hitch with sway control between the truck and trailer, and it won't matter what type of bed is on it.

I'm using a blue ox sway pro that was on my previous trailer. I did upgrade the bars to 2000Lb bars as the old bars were only 1000LB.

[Mako82]

My CCSB is a F250 3/4 ton. I'm looking to purchase a new (to me) truck and will go with a F350 1 ton or possibly a F450. I like the wide track front axle on the F450 for the turning radius. Just have to make up my mind: confused: if I really want a dually or can get by with a SRW.

[Redapple63]

My CCSB is a F250 3/4 ton. I'm looking to purchase a new (to me) truck and will go with a F350 1 ton or possibly a F450. I like the wide track front axle on the F450 for the turning radius. Just have to make up my mind: confused: if I really want a dually or can get by with a SRW.

GM,

SRW will do just fine with the 315.

Bill