Gee, maybe I should have got a dually!

[Foil Freak 1211]

My 31' 1996 Alpenlite had a published pin weight of 2400+ lbs. I took it across the scales, and it was close to 3000lbs. That's where I got my facts from... . My new 31' 2006 HitchHiker has a published king pin weight of 1900lbs. Haven't had it across the scales yet, but I'll bet it weighs more then 2500lbs with the washer/dryer I added and closets full. Have a nice day...

Your right, you should take it across a scale to find out the true weight. Even with those numbers, you will be within the one ton SRW payload of 4670 and GVWR of 12,200 when the truck weighs about 7k.

 

[RustyJC]

Your right, you should take it across a scale to find out the true weight. Even with those numbers, you will be within the one ton SRW payload of 4670 and GVWR of 12,200 when the truck weighs about 7k.

Ummm..... I thought the GVWR of a SRW 3500 was 9900 lbs.



Rusty

 

[Foil Freak 1211]

Ummm..... I thought the GVWR of a SRW 3500 was 9900 lbs.



Rusty

I went back and looked on the website again. Your right on the above numbers for a short bed. It's difficult to tell the difference in capacity on the 3500 LWB SRW vs. DRW. But even with the weights above, you would still be OK to tow the trailers listed. If the curb weight of the truck is 7k, that still leaves you 2900 lbs payload.



Even the 2500 would be adequate for most - 9000 GVWR and payload of 2540.



I don't think any posts are going to change someone's mind if they have already decided. I think it just boils down to preference. Is a DRW more stable, and have a larger weight capacity? Yes. Do most people NEED DRW? Probably not. Do I personally NEED DRW? No.

 

[JRMora]

Even the 2500 would be adequate for most - 9000 GVWR and payload of 2540.

Don't we all wish. These things are heavy. I had a '97 2500, and stripped of everything but me, it weighed 6500 #. I believe the curb weight of a "typical" new SLT, QC longbed 4x4 is well over 7000#. In fact, in '04 when I bought my new Dodge, the simlar configuration to my '97 ('04 2500 QC LB 4X4 CTD 6 speed) had about 1500 pounds of payload once I plunked myself into the seat.



Not counting a fifth wheel hitch,



Or a toolbox,



Or my tools, extra filters, tow strap, fire extinguisher,



Wife,



Three kids,



THAT's why I bought a dually.

 

[JThiessen]

Hey Jumbo Jet - sounds like you've got the same set up I do. Its one of the reasons I'm trading in my 2500 for the 3500. I bought the trailer last year, upgrading from a 27' Jayco "light" 5er that only had @800-900 lbs hitch weight. After so many years of pulling the light one around, having the heavier trailer on there made me feel a little uncomfortable with the push and sway. I did the same thing with the bed up front - except we bought a queen pillow top mattress.

What is the Superglide that is shown in your picture of the Companion hitch?

 

[RJOL]

Don't we all wish. These things are heavy. I had a '97 2500, and stripped of everything but me, it weighed 6500 #. I believe the curb weight of a "typical" new SLT, QC longbed 4x4 is well over 7000#...

My 2005 3500 weighs in at close to 8700lbs. This is with 58gal of diesel, 2 passengerw, B&W Companion hitch, running boards, a few tools, and bed liner. I was really suprised how heavy it was without a load...