Swr Or Drw

[bugsey]

I Just ordered a new truck 3500 SRW QC LB 4X4. My Question is I am Going to be pulling a fiver. 35 Ft. Did I make a mistake in buying a SWR. Also moving to Colorado 7,000 feet snows a lot there heard the DRW not good in the snow can you help, or is it to late to change ordered a week ago thanks also posted in the newbie section

(35FT HitchHiker Champagne Hitch wt 2400 UVW 13260 GVWR 16400 GAWR 7000 I think the curb weight of the truck is 6356)new to this not sure.

 

[RustyJC]

Can you give us some specifics? GVWR and laden pin weight of the 5ver you're going to be pulling? GVWR and GCWR ratings and estimated laden curb weight of the truck you have on order?



We're running 10,380 GVW (10,500 GVWR) and 21,180 GCW (21,500 GCWR) hitched and heading down the road pulling our 36' Jayco Designer XL triple slide. I suspect you're going to be crowding (if not exceeding) the GVWR of a SRW 3500, but let's see what the numbers say.



Rusty

 

[Turbo Thom]

Some 28 years ago I had a little trailer business and learned real quick a single rear wheel did not give the stability I needed for a solid feel when towing. Now, I did tow , sometimes, 18K lbs off the rear hitch. But what really drew me up and got me out of a 3/4 ton truck was towing in NC in the snow at 2 in the morning. I did not think I would make it back to Georgia. That was the last time I've towed with a 3/4 truck. I see it all the time but I will not do it again. My 96 3500 will have to last me till a new one fines my drive.



. . Preston. .

 

[otis]

Why not play it safe and go with the Dually, sounds like a heavy trailer that you will be towing. You still should have time to change your order providing its not in the system yet. Good Luck and welcome to the TDR.

 

[willyslover]

several way around the snow issue with a dually... that 5er needs a dually IMHO

 

[QRTRHRS]

bugsey,



Did you check out this 3500/snow thread? Are you going to see snow that requires chains? Little weight on chains will easily get you through. Beyond that, not much will be moving anyway.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58787

 

[John Berger]

Personally, I'd go with the dually. My 5'ver is a Montana double slide with a GVWR of 12,400 lbs. I know the SRW 2500 and 3500 trucks can tow that, but with slick road conditions or high winds, the training wheels are a comforting feeling rolling down the highway.



Long Live Training Wheels Oo. :-laf

 

[Ron Bissett]

DRW is best for the weight you will be pulling and pin weight is higher in the DRW also get the six speed and a exhust brake of your choise . no exhaust brake allowed by DC on auto transmission. LOL Ron in Louisville KY :-{}

 

[dewdo]

I have tried towing both with the single wheels and the dual. I found out real fast that I much prefer the dually.



As for DC voiding your warranty with an automatic transmission and an exhaust brake, they say they will cancel it, but I have had to go arounds with dealers who argued about it. One of them i had to sue (and won) when he refused to replace my fuel pump under warranty because of my modifications.



However, If you do install the exhaust brake make sure you have the Auto Lok installed as well. That will keep the transmission in lock up when the brake is used. Otherwise you are going to have some VERY high transmission temperatures. Better yet talk to Bill Kondalay in Abbottsford, BC about his VB and TC.



Dewdo in the other Washington

 

[C Schomer]

Bugsey, I just got the new TL magazine with all the new truck tow ratings. What you ordered is rated 15,700 lbs IF it's a HO 6sp 4. 10. 13,700 if it's HO 6sp 3. 73. 12,900 if it's a non HO auto 4. 10. 10,900 if it's a non HO auto 3. 73. Calif non HOs are 1000lbs less. A 3500 QC LB 4x4 DRW HO 6sp 4. 10 is 15,350. 3. 73 is 13,350. TL doesn't give GCW wts. You better call FAST if you want to change your order. I tried to make a change the day after I ordered mine and it was already too late. Craig

 

[Mschevey]

stability is the main difference between the SRW and DRW. If you were pulling a flatbed utility trailer the SRW would be ok. Since you are pulling a travel trailer even at lower weights that the flatbed you should have the DRW. The difference comes from two things. 1) The high wind resistance of the 5er can cause problems with side winds, without the support of the wider wheel base truck. 2) The 5er will have a higher center of gravity. This gives it leverage to push the truck around in some situations.



My opinion is that you should see if you can change to the DRW.



My $. 02



Mike

 

[Papa Joe]

The broad ass is inconvenient sometimes, but dually equals stability. If you're hauling big and/or heavy... . go dually. JMHO Joe

 

[CJ Lagos]

I've got an 02 2500 ETH/DEE Long Bed. I have thought about how easy it would be to convert it to a dually if I ever wanted to.



Everyone says that the 3500 is much better for towing, and for travel trails I believe it since the combo sway together. My trailer is a gooseneck, and I am within the limits of the load range e rear tires. Would a DRW make a noticeable difference on how it tows?



CJ