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jlb27537 · 01-26-2013, 03:42 AM

Hello Group,

I'm new here, but not to RV'ing. I presently have a pusher M/H and am considering going back to a 5th. Wife likes the 3400RL floorplan.

My previous 5th was a Newmar that weighed 16,500lbs+/- and a 2001 F350 PS, DRW/4.10. My total combined actual was 25,500lbs and the truck handled it nicely, after chipping, exhaust, built tranny, etc.

The 3400RL has a GVWR of 15,640, so it is going to weigh close to that. The pin would be 3,100+? Right? The one I am considering has 2 A/C, W/D so the pin would be a bit heavier.

Question is with todays newer trucks, can you safely haul that much pin weight on a SRW truck? OR just buy a DRW and not worry about it.

Thanks Jim

01-26-2013, 03:42 AM	#1
jlb27537 Montana Master Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Depends on temps Posts: 1,648 M.O.C. #13157	3400RL Towing questions Hello Group, I'm new here, but not to RV'ing. I presently have a pusher M/H and am considering going back to a 5th. Wife likes the 3400RL floorplan. My previous 5th was a Newmar that weighed 16,500lbs+/- and a 2001 F350 PS, DRW/4.10. My total combined actual was 25,500lbs and the truck handled it nicely, after chipping, exhaust, built tranny, etc. The 3400RL has a GVWR of 15,640, so it is going to weigh close to that. The pin would be 3,100+? Right? The one I am considering has 2 A/C, W/D so the pin would be a bit heavier. Question is with todays newer trucks, can you safely haul that much pin weight on a SRW truck? OR just buy a DRW and not worry about it. Thanks Jim __________________ 2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's