Which truck?

[Conwell55]

Any help with my biggest unknown is greatly appreciated. Will a RAM 3500 6.7 SRW tow the 377rlbh with no issues. I don't want to go to a dually truck and the jayco dealer and the ram dealer said it would ok but I'm still somewhat concerned. Thanks for any input.

[Bookemdanno]

I think you'll be alright...you'll likely be right at or close to the payload capacity. I did it with my Ram 2500 for about a year before upgrading to my current dually. The 2500 did well (not great). My main concern was when towing when the wind picked up, the single rear wheel got a little squirrelly, so I went to the dually for that and more payload capacity.

[Magnolia Tom]

Agree with Dan. I think you’d do better if your SRW is a long bed. The 377 is a big trailer. If you plan to tow a lot and for long distances, the DRW would be my choice. Funny, I used to tow with a 3/4 ton pulling a big fiver (same size as 377) and I was the guy complaining about the “weight police “. However, I never towed more than 2 hours away from home and always on flat terrain. As my kids got older and we took further trips, I quickly realized the 3/4 ton wasn’t enough truck. I’m not the weight police now, but I would suggest you consider where you are towing and for how long. Hate for you to be trading in a new SRW for a dually in 6 months. Good luck.

If you’re money-bags like Dan, you have a second vehicle to daily drive and only use the dually for towing. [emoji23] lol! Sorry Dan, couldn’t resist!


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[Bookemdanno]

Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

If you’re money-bags like Dan, you have a second vehicle to daily drive and only use the dually for towing. [emoji23] lol! Sorry Dan, couldn’t resist!


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It's all good! It is what it is! We can't all be like ME!

[vcbice]

Do not take anyone's advice. Go to the Dodge specs and see what their load ratings are. When you look at trucks look at the door sticker. Every option setup is different. Different wheelbases, gears, 2wd vs 4wd, etc all change the weight capacities.

If you don't know, you need to check the cargo capacity and GCWR limits. Compare to the GVWR of the trailer you are looking at. For pin weight it is normally 15-20% of the GVWR. How you load the trailer determines how high it will be. The mfg will usually show the pin weight of an empty trailer. Each trailer will also have an 'as delivered' weights.

[3'senough]

Originally Posted by vcbice

Do not take anyone's advice. Go to the Dodge specs and see what their load ratings are. When you look at trucks look at the door sticker. Every option setup is different. Different wheelbases, gears, 2wd vs 4wd, etc all change the weight capacities.

If you don't know, you need to check the cargo capacity and GCWR limits. Compare to the GVWR of the trailer you are looking at. For pin weight it is normally 15-20% of the GVWR. How you load the trailer determines how high it will be. The mfg will usually show the pin weight of an empty trailer. Each trailer will also have an 'as delivered' weights.

I agree with above and would just add that the pin weights posted vary largely in real world based on your loading of the unit. I have the 375 and my pin is approaching 3k loaded. Not that yours will be the same, just these long units carry a lot of cargo forward of the trailer axles putting increased weight directly on the pin. There are several members on here with the setup you desire and they are very happy from what I have read. Again it's all based on how much "stuff" you pack in it too. As well as in your bed and family size.

Spring pack will be the same, but axle and tire ratings will be different in the SRW vs DRW.

[TWP723]

Originally Posted by Conwell55

Any help with my biggest unknown is greatly appreciated. Will a RAM 3500 6.7 SRW tow the 377rlbh with no issues. I don't want to go to a dually truck and the jayco dealer and the ram dealer said it would ok but I'm still somewhat concerned. Thanks for any input.

Nope! Only Ford's can tow that trailer!

Honestly, yes, you should be ok.

[Conwell55]

Thank you all for the advice and information. After all that and some consideration for the safety of all involved, I have decided to go with the DRW. I, unfortunately, don't have the luxury of trading in 6 months so the dually it is.

[Magnolia Tom]

Great decision! Make sure you post pics of the new rig (or else it didn’t happen [emoji3])


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