Question about SRW vs DRW

[ebds2019]

Hi folks. I have a 2019 Chevy Silverado turbo diesel dually. Only has 6000 miles on it. I admit I like how it tows my Montana 3810MS 5th wheel.

However, I hate owning a dually. At the time I was looking for something to pull the RV, it seemed that without getting a dually, I could not get a truck with enough payload rating to be safe. Maybe I could and didn't research correctly but that's what I thought.

Now I am looking around and it seems there are really nice SRW 3500 trucks that have more than enough payload capacity. The hitch weight (dry) is 2700 lbs so I am estimating that I want an absolute minimum payload capacity of 4000 pounds (and maybe even more).

It seems that there are now SRW trucks that have those kind of payloads.

Soooooo.............

1. What can you tell me about high payload rating 3500 trucks with SRW wheels?

2. What might I be giving up to trade in the DRW truck for a diesel SRW truck?

Plus any other info you'd like to provide me.

I am NOT looking for this to become a thread about which truck is best. I am looking for a discussion of SRW vs DRW pros and cons, and feasibility of towing 13k to 15k lb 5th wheel with an SRW truck.

Thanks,
Rob

[Hunts900]

I just traded in a 2016 Chevy dually on a 2019 Chevy 3500 SRW. I loved the way the dually towed my rig, but both my wife and I got tired of maneuvering the dually. I have 3000 miles on the new truck, about 2000 of which have been towing, including mountains in Oregon, Nevada, and California. To be honest, I can’t tell one iota of difference in how the truck tows, including in a windy environment. I am happy I made the move.

[Mikendebbie]

I pulled my 3921 for the first year with 2014 Chevy 3500 SRW long bed. I never had any issues stopping and it always had plenty of juice pulling. The exhaust brake was awesome. That said - the seed of doubt was planted here on the forum reading opinions and stories of SRW vs DRW. The 2014 had a DEF heater problem show up at just over 100k miles and barely out of warranty. DW and I decided a DRW would serve us better in the long run and we traded the 2014 in on the 2019.

The dually tows and rides like a dream. Best I have ever had. I can feel the difference in stability and control. We could have made the 2014 work for us - but would always wonder about the green grass on the other side.

[PNW Fireguy]

I gotta admit this topic is like night of the living dead. No matter what it just wont die.

[DQDick]

My old truck said on the door it could nandle the weight of our new rig. When we weighed it we discovered that while the truck could handle the pin weight you couldn't buy tires that could in a SRW configuration. Previous to that we had a bulge in the sidewall and a broken bead two years apart, but both on a rear wheel. Now we know why.

[Theunz]

Originally Posted by DQDick

My old truck said on the door it could nandle the weight of our new rig. When we weighed it we discovered that while the truck could handle the pin weight you couldn't buy tires that could in a SRW configuration. Previous to that we had a bulge in the sidewall and a broken bead two years apart, but both on a rear wheel. Now we know why.

Dick, can you please explain how you were able to buy a truck that could not legally handle it's advertised weight. It had to come with tires that were rated for it's placated weight rating. Are you saying that no manufactors made tires to the OEM specs?

[BB_TX]

Originally Posted by PNW Fireguy

I gotta admit this topic is like night of the living dead. No matter what it just wont die.

We were overdue for another DRW/SRW debate. Been a few weeks. And after all, the OP is a fairly new member.
Ever watch the movie Groundhog Day?

[GreG L.]

I bought a 2018 DRW 3500 looks like I could now go with a SRW but it's not a daily driver and it pulls so well, besides I like pulling into a Starbucks next to a Smart Car or a Prius and seeing the reactions.

On Chevy's web site.

[jfaberna]

Originally Posted by PNW Fireguy

I gotta admit this topic is like night of the living dead. No matter what it just wont die.

Yeap, there's nothing like a good "which truck" argument.

[DQDick]

Originally Posted by PNW Fireguy

I gotta admit this topic is like night of the living dead. No matter what it just wont die.

We all have to justify our choice

[BB_TX]

Truck payload ratings have gone up significantly over the last few years and SRWs can carry the pin weight of a 5er they could not back then.

I drove a DRW several days when looking to buy. It would be a daily driver far more than towing. Like you I did not like the inconveniences of it. Fortunately an SRW would handle my shorter Monte’s weight even back then. Many say the DRW is far more stable than an SRW. Stability with my SRW has never been an issue in high cross winds or trucks passing, or curvy mountain passes. Even when large MHs in front of me were having trouble staying in their lanes. I would not have a DRW unless we went to a heavier trailer that required it due to pin weight.

[firestation12]

The 2020 Chevy and Ford single wheel drive trucks have tow ratings far in excess of what previous models had. I'd suggest you look at their ratings.

[Last2Die]

[mlh]

The OPs advertised pin weigh is 2745 pounds. 20 inch tires are rated for 7500 pounds that leaves 4755 pounds for the truck and any load you may have. Sounds like plenty.
Lynwood

[jcurtis934]

Anyone that doesn't look at using the gross weight of their trailer and using 25% for pin weight is not being totally realistic with themselves unless they are weekend campers and know they will never fulltime or trade in the rig for the "bigger, better, newest marketed fifth wheel OR they have a butt load of money so these sorts of decisions don't matter. Using a manufacturer's stated empty pin weight is not a wise thing to ever do. No slight against the op on these comments.

[Skw774]

Can o worm's anyone?

[richfaa]

IT is not black magic. The specs are there all one needs to do is understand them and do the numbers.

[mazboy]

Personally, i do not like duallys.



With that said, any one ton will work for you. It is that simple.
The exception to me would be if you are going to try to pull a desinger suites or new horzion. Otherwise, a SRW one ton is great.

[JRogers]

Originally Posted by mazboy

Personally, i do not like duallys.



With that said, any one ton will work for you. It is that simple.
The exception to me would be if you are going to try to pull a desinger suites or new horzion. Otherwise, a SRW one ton is great.

I hate to disagree, but for a chevy 2019 or older the 3/4 ton and 1 ton srw are about equal as for as payload, hitch and 5th wheel ratings. The 1 ton diesel will give you about 2,000 more on the 5th wheel hitch with srw, the gaser is the same as the 3/4 ton.



When you go to drw diesel is where you really increase the payload, hitch and 5th wheel ratings, and safety.


This is for chevy 2019 and older.


I like the safety. Seen several 5th wheel rollovers because a rear tire blew on a srw.


Seen some that blew, did not roll, but lots of money to repair the damage of the blow out.


I am sure blowouts happen on drw, but have not seen any.

[BiggarView]

JRogers, Diesel does not increase payload, diesel will typically increase tow rating. DRW increases payload. DRW diesel will have lower payload number than DRW gas. Just to be clear.