Towing 310GK

[RoadRider84]

When I wa shopping for a F-350 years ago, there was also a DRW for sale. My wife said a big NO! to a Dually. Nw she tells me I never even told her about it and she would have considered it. LOL

[frank4711]

First I am a big Ram fan, GVWR for my truck is 12,300 which provides me with 4394 lbs of payload, that GVWR and payload are the #'s to look for. OK my #'s I tow a S Class Solitude 2930 RL which is very similar in size and weight to the 310. My truck is a 2019 Ram Big Horn SRW Long Bed 6.7 CTD , The weight in this link is fully loaded for 10 days camping and 300lbs of firewood in the bed 2 adults 75 lbs 2 dogs and 60 gallons in fresh tank, I have no generator or W/D. I am well within capacities and the pull and stop can be described as easy. The 310 and 2930 are the only 2 Solitudes I would tow with a SRW truck, 15000 GVWR on the camper would be max for me. Well over 12000 miles towing wiyth this set up. Here is the link to cat scales http://www.towingplanner.com/ActualW...5280&w2da=3040

[RoadRider84]

Thanks Frank!

I have seen that Dodge GM, and Ford all have done a better job with the newer trucks when it comes to payload, towing capacity and GVWR. Technology & evolution is wonderful at times. Every year we see each of the the three take turns to be king of the big trucks. I like all three for different reasons. When my wife and I want to blow some time we go and look at all the new trucks and she chuckles as I open doors to see the yellow stickers.

My wife really like the look of the rear fender well design on Dodge and Chevy in that order on the newer DRW trucks. But the con is if one happens to ding the fender well area, the whole fender needs to be addressed. Ford’s still look like Mickey Mouse ears but the good thing is it’s easier to replace the fender well. Some people love Mickey. LOL I think that GM and Ford should also copy Dodge and have Mega Cabs.

I have friends that have always bought GM regardless until the bailout. Then they switched to Ford or Dodge. Now I have a few friends that switch to GM just bc of the tailgate. When I was younger and dumber I was one that would argue mine is better than yours. Now I’m more, they all are great and let’s all go have some fun kind of guy.

First I am a big Ram fan, GVWR for my truck is 12,300 which provides me with 4394 lbs of payload, that GVWR and payload are the #'s to look for. OK my #'s I tow a S Class Solitude 2930 RL which is very similar in size and weight to the 310. My truck is a 2019 Ram Big Horn SRW Long Bed 6.7 CTD , The weight in this link is fully loaded for 10 days camping and 300lbs of firewood in the bed 2 adults 75 lbs 2 dogs and 60 gallons in fresh tank, I have no generator or W/D. I am well within capacities and the pull and stop can be described as easy. The 310 and 2930 are the only 2 Solitudes I would tow with a SRW truck, 15000 GVWR on the camper would be max for me. Well over 12000 miles towing wiyth this set up. Here is the link to cat scales http://www.towingplanner.com/ActualW...5280&w2da=3040

[CWSWine]

If you truck weight in at 8100 unloaded and 11,100 loaded you would have a 3000 pound pin. You didn't allow for the increase on the front axle of 220.
11,100 - 8100 = 3000 pound pin.

Here's my setup and numbers:

2017 GMC 3500HD
2018 Solitude 310GK, B&W Turnover Ball w/Companion, Disc brakes, SRE 4000, no w/d or gen
Drives like a dream, stops on a dime, sits level with 6.5" clearance bed rails, 10mpg average

GMC with full fuel, driver only, B&W hitch installed:
Front Axle 4700
Rear Axle 3400
Gross Weight 8100

With 310GK attached, no water, empty waste tanks, full propane tanks, battery, normal supplies for a 5-7 day trip and full TV fuel:
Front Axle 4920
Rear Axle 6180
Total Truck 11,100
GVWR 11500 (-400)
Trailer Axle 11080
Total RV 14,080 (-920)
Gross Combined Weight 22,180 (-2,920)
GCWR 25,100


Pin Weight 2780 (19.7%)
RV Weight 14,080


GMC Sticker
Payload 3747
RAWR 7050
FAWR 5500

GCWR 25,100
Max Towing 17,200 according to GMC

Hope this helps with your decision.

Mark

[Earl Couch]

While you may be correct with the pin weight, i highly doubt any SRW other than a reg cab maybe will be able to legally pull a 310GK, as i own a 2019 F350 XLT SRW 8ft bed crew cab. It is configured for towing and has one of the highest cargo capacities with limited additional weight. Its cargo cap is 3383. I searched for nearly 4 months to find the highest cargo cap. I could and never found one higher. ie

[traveldawg]

I set up a sticky in the Tow Vehicles sub-forum a few weeks ago. Many folks have posted their weights. If any of you haven't it would help out others if you could add yours.

Just know that the sticky only wants your RV Model, Pin/Tongue Weight, and RV Axel Weight. Please, no comments about stickers/labels, or commentary. I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. But it does require that you've weight your tow vehicle alone and again with the RV loaded and ready to go.

Thanks. Carry on......

[RoadRider84]

Sorry Earl, but my old 2006 had a slightly better numbers but then again it is an old 6.0 with 3,661.

While you may be correct with the pin weight, i highly doubt any SRW other than a reg cab maybe will be able to legally pull a 310GK, as i own a 2019 F350 XLT SRW 8ft bed crew cab. It is configured for towing and has one of the highest cargo capacities with limited additional weight. Its cargo cap is 3383. I searched for nearly 4 months to find the highest cargo cap. I could and never found one higher. ie

[RoadRider84]

Is there also one with just yellow stickers images posted? LOL

I set up a sticky in the Tow Vehicles sub-forum a few weeks ago. Many folks have posted their weights. If any of you haven't it would help out others if you could add yours.

Just know that the sticky only wants your RV Model, Pin/Tongue Weight, and RV Axel Weight. Please, no comments about stickers/labels, or commentary. I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. But it does require that you've weight your tow vehicle alone and again with the RV loaded and ready to go.

Thanks. Carry on......

[bertschb]

...i highly doubt any SRW other than a reg cab maybe will be able to legally pull a 310GK, as i own a 2019 F350 XLT SRW 8ft bed crew cab.

My 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax CC had a payload rating of 3,716. The newer models are higher. If you don't overload the truck or RV, you can tow a 310GK with a late model 1 ton SRW diesel and stay within the truck's payload rating.

[Earl Couch]

Interesting, whats your GVWR on that truck....