short bed SRW towing 5er

[Hoojs12840]

I have towed this from MD to California and back. No issues whatsoever.








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2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC 4WD
2016 Jayco Northpoint 377RLBH

[kreid]

Originally Posted by Hoojs12840

I have towed this from MD to California and back. No issues whatsoever.








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2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC 4WD
2016 Jayco Northpoint 377RLBH

Holy Crap batman! What kind of tires are on that truck?

[Hoojs12840]

They are rated for 3750 each.


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2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC 4WD
2016 Jayco Northpoint 377RLBH

[Preacher87]

I might be a dumb trucker, and far from a math-a-matician, but my calculator says that 3750 x 2 doesn't equal 8040lb....

[kreid]

7500# that's quite a bit overloaded on the tires. I'd be willing to bet the factory wheels are only rated at 3600# each. Maybe dump fresh water tank and remove tailgate,that could bring it down 500# depending on the size of the fresh tank and where it's located. I'd be concerned loading those tires and wheels up like that but I did have a tire expert who knows his stuff tell me that the max rated load is based on weight and top speed the tire is rated for. This doesn't mean that it's ok to overload like this though. My guy would never consider it.

[Fire_Instructor]

Im pulling a fully loaded 377RLBH with a RAM 2500 short bed. But before any duly sworn Weight Police Officers arrest me, or warn me of the damage, destruction, carnage, or death that I'm going to cause, I'm doing it with an The Automated Safety Hitch | Trailer Hitch | Gooseneck Horse Trailers | 5th Wheel RVs | Flatbed Goosenecks | Fifth Wheel.

I plan on finishing the season wth the ASH, before I write-up a full product review, but so far, I could not be more impressed on what it does for me! Take a look at their website if you want details. Watch their videos.

Though backing takes a bit of practice, it really works! Plus, when I'm NOT towing, I only have four tires on the pavement, not six, and I don't have fenders sticking out for someone to run into while parking, or to slam their shopping cart into at Home Depot. Additionally, I have MORE breaking capacity than I would have with a dually!

[kreid]

Do you have a link for that ASH?

[Fire_Instructor]

Originally Posted by kreid

Do you have a link for that ASH?

It's right in my post! But here it is again:
The Automated Safety Hitch | Trailer Hitch | Gooseneck Horse Trailers | 5th Wheel RVs | Flatbed Goosenecks | Fifth Wheel

[kreid]

Thanks,cool set up but unfortunately that's too much equiptment for me to use in some of the campgrounds I go to.

[shagensicker]

I have pulled it from Bozeman MT, where I bought it to my hometown in Kennewick WA. Over 3 mountain passes. I have also pulled it to Port Angeles WA, over one Mountain pass (Cascades), and back over. this weekend pulled it over Blue Mountain pass above Pendelton OR. No problems at all. the stock 6.7 Powerstroke has enough power. it does slow up steep (6%) grades (maybe 55 mph-ish), being the trailer is loaded up (85 gallons on board water, Onan 5500 generator, 6 batteries, 3 AC units, etc.). Never ran over CAT scales, yet. I need to. Dry pin weight it app. 3,150 lbs(without extras, water, etc.). It is likely around 3500 now. I do use airbags and Pullright 18k auto slider (not necessarily needed, but just in case).

[shagensicker]

I have pulled over many mountain passes. I have auto-pressure air bags, sock engine, and Pullright 18k auto slider. The rig is LOADED. Factory generator, 6 batteries, 3 AC units, etc. Equipment handles perfectly.
Never over CAT scales, yet. But, I would say Pin weight is likely in the 3,500# range. Total 5er likely around 15,500k (with water and all. FYI, truck tires are 20" rated @ 3,850 @ 80 psi. Trailer tires are factory Goodyear Eagles 16" 100 psi upgrades. Truck sits reasonably level with 65 psi in bags.

[kreid]

Originally Posted by shagensicker

I have pulled over many mountain passes. I have auto-pressure air bags, sock engine, and Pullright 18k auto slider. The rig is LOADED. Factory generator, 6 batteries, 3 AC units, etc. Equipment handles perfectly.
Never over CAT scales, yet. But, I would say Pin weight is likely in the 3,500# range. Total 5er likely around 15,500k (with water and all. FYI, truck tires are 20" rated @ 3,850 @ 80 psi. Trailer tires are factory Goodyear Eagles 16" 100 psi upgrades. Truck sits reasonably level with 65 psi in bags.

That's awesome,makes me feel much better about my set up

[schiguy]

Just got back from 8hr trip going up and down many mountains. 2015 SRW Short Bed Duramax pulling 43' FW 15500 lbs. Kept the cruise at 65 mph and did great. passes the trucks going up every hill.

[Larry Mac]

Originally Posted by RedHorse1

'13 351RLTS 39', 12700# with 3020# on the pin.
TV is a '13 F350 6.7 crew cab,short bed, 2wd
Hitch is a B&W Companion that uses the factory under-bed mounts (pucks).
A sliding hitch would have been "smarter", a broken rear window underscores my bad choice.
Still have the hitch but exercise extreme caution when making tight maneuvers.
Haven't pulled in any serious mountains to date but I believe the 6.7 will handle most grades I encounter (I don't think there's a CG at the top of Pikes Peak).
Very minor differences between the 250/350 but I think an extra leaf in the spring pack is one of them.
At 40' I expect you are "close" to my weights and I think you may be over the Rear GAWR but can't say for sure. A visit to the CAT Scale will help you understand how you are loaded. I find the 6.7 very capable at towing my combination and has proved reliable to-date.

Been told that I say this a lot, but, the CAT Scale is your friend.

Is your F350 a dually?


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[Pinnacle Pete]

Originally Posted by kreid

How many of you out there are towing a 36' or larger 5w with a single rear wheel shortbed truck?

We do. Use a 2011 F250 with Super Slide hitch and a 331 RR. No complaints other than probably would go with a 350RR next time.

[spepi]

I towed this from Ma to Nashville. Very hilly on 81. 34'7" like Forces. Short bed with the reese revolution

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[RLS1955]

We tow our 2016 Pinnacle 31 RETS with our F-250 Short Bed with no problems at all.

[RedHorse1]

Originally Posted by Larry Mac

Is your F350 a dually?


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No, it's a SRW. I avoided a dually for general drivability as I was going to an office and visiting customers occasionally.

[kreid]

Originally Posted by schiguy

Just got back from 8hr trip going up and down many mountains. 2015 SRW Short Bed Duramax pulling 43' FW 15500 lbs. Kept the cruise at 65 mph and did great. passes the trucks going up every hill.

Good to know there are people with common sense out there. When I see guys in dually or SRW towing 5ers at 70 + because they can I just shake my head,they're 1 mistake, 1 bad decision away from killing somebody. It ain't worth it to me. Plus I don't think there's a trailer tire out there rated over 65mph other than the g614 and trust me,as a previous service advisor at one of the largest camper dealerships on the east coast, I made a ton of money off of those tires exceeding 65mph. When they blow they take out the floor,gas lines,electrical,siding, j-metal, and have even seen them cause the other tires to blow.

[kreid]