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03-08-2015, 06:47 PM
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Thanks taviking22, would like to ask a couple of questions. Do you know what your loaded pin weight is? How has your 2012 Pinnacle held up? Are decals still in good condition?
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jefco
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03-08-2015, 07:57 PM
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2015.1 - 3500HD Denali SRW - Duramax/Allison - Stock 100% - no air bags, no helper springs, nada - pulling our 2015 38FLSA
Sits level - This is loaded FYI - GCWR 23800ish, 15 gal of water in the fresh tank for road side poops, and Soda stream refills. (ROFL).
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2015 Jayco 38FLSA - Loaded -
B&W Companion 20K slider hitch
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03-08-2015, 08:21 PM
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Thanks KC, good looking rig you got there. Do you know your approx. loaded pin weight?
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03-08-2015, 08:26 PM
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2855 Dry - As you see it there about 3050-3100 - I have a 5.5K Gen set and a 15 gal tank (5 gal in it) - in the front - so I'm a little heavier than Jayco stated specs - 2 AC's - Genset - Wood fireplace mantle option all = more weight.
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2015 Jayco 38FLSA - Loaded -
B&W Companion 20K slider hitch
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03-08-2015, 08:57 PM
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Are your tires rated about 3500 capacity each?
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03-09-2015, 07:52 PM
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3500 for sure. You should be able to handle around 3200-3300lbs pin weight with a new SRW 3500 (then add in family and everything else you might carry in the truck))
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03-09-2015, 07:53 PM
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also, my tires on my 3500 SRW are rated at 3640 each (Firestone Transforce AT)
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03-09-2015, 10:16 PM
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We are 3300 on the pin with a gcwr of 22800 loaded (we are legal to 25,000). Pulling a 2014 351 RSTS with a 2013 Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, SRW. I had a dually before this truck but I prefer this truck for all round driving.
Specifically to the question, get a one ton. For the extra $3k you will have towing piece of mind. Can you do it with a 3/4 ton? Sure....probably.
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03-10-2015, 04:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cariboocreek
We are 3300 on the pin with a gcwr of 22800 loaded (we are legal to 25,000). Pulling a 2014 351 RSTS with a 2013 Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, SRW. I had a dually before this truck but I prefer this truck for all round driving.
Specifically to the question, get a one ton. For the extra $3k you will have towing piece of mind. Can you do it with a 3/4 ton? Sure....probably.
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In the GMC/Bowtie world - it's 800.00 difference between the 3/4 ton and the 1 ton - just FYI
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2015 Jayco 38FLSA - Loaded -
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03-10-2015, 12:39 PM
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KC, that's a nice chunk of 5th wheel and truck you have there. But who's the crazy lookin' guy doing the "happy dance"?
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2013 F-350 CC SB 2WD 6.7PS
2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
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03-10-2015, 01:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHorse1
KC, that's a nice chunk of 5th wheel and truck you have there. But who's the crazy lookin' guy doing the "happy dance"?
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After the number of years we spent saving up - I needed a happy dance.
thanks for the well wishes!
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2015 Jayco 38FLSA - Loaded -
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03-10-2015, 01:42 PM
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Hope you enjoy your's as much as we do ours.
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04-27-2016, 10:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djalbrec
I would definitely go with a dually. The extra two wheels on the ground really improve the stability of the whole rig. I have towed with both the SRW and the DRW and will never go back to the SRW while towing a unit that weighs as much as a Pinnacle or Premier.
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SO, for my Jayco Pinnacle 38FLSA loaded I should ONLY be looking at RAM 3500 with Duelly? I think I read Duelly tow rating is 29,000. When i looked on the 2004 chart i was dismayed. This truck I found is such a bargain, but I don't want to buy the WRONG truck to TOW my Pinnacle. When they moved my fiver with a 2500, while backing the trailer up a slope to park it, the 2500's rear wheels came off the ground about 2 inches > LOL
2004 RAM Pickup Payload and Towing Charts
Also, my RAM_Friend tells me buy the manual too; claims he's been thru 2 automatics already.
Any help appreciated. I will mainly be hitching and hauling my Pinnacle MOSTLY on flat, freeways. Is it SAFE to use a 3500 2WD or for the 38FLSA does it mean 3500, 6-spd manual, duelly and 373 gearing?
Help!
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04-27-2016, 10:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Kelseyville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KC_GMC
2015.1 - 3500HD Denali SRW - Duramax/Allison - Stock 100% - no air bags, no helper springs, nada - pulling our 2015 38FLSA
Sits level - This is loaded FYI - GCWR 23800ish, 15 gal of water in the fresh tank for road side poops, and Soda stream refills. (ROFL).
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I have 2016 38FLSA am looking at a 2004 RAM 3500 SLT QUAD DR LB 6sp with hitch and exhaust brake > do I really need Duellie? Does 4WD help when parking trailer in tough spots that are NOT FLAT? Just curious.
Any help appreciated. I am buying a truck now. My budget is like $17,000
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