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388SP tow vehicle

BryanValRox

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Got it! I’ll triple verify that the truck can handle it before purchase. Love my truck, so it will be a difficult decision if it’s too heavy.
IMHO, the 388SP would need a dually for sure.
So, you have some tough decisions to make. Like OC stated, new truck or different trailer.
I have said this before and it helps to focus the discussion of towing and truck capacity. When the sales folks tell you it can tow it without a problem, ask them this one simple question. Can the truck carry it?
Meaning the pin weight will be transferred to the truck and now becomes a critical factor to the overall towing experience.
This is where the math can help guide your decision over someone’s opinion who is trying to make the sale.
 
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UFF

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Well I only have a 310rl. Here is my weights. I only have 900lbs left on my dually before I reach 14k.
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Flyer32RLS

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I have a 25 F350 6.7L SRW with 4140 in available payload towing a 25 340RL. I'm well within the numbers for the truck, and have towed in 20 MPH crosswinds and it pulls easily and is very enjoyable towing.
And your getting a dually why? I've never towed with a DRW. Just can't see trying to park and going on excursions driving a dually. Just not going to happen. I've pulled a 43' FR WildCat with SRW in all kinds of weather and never had problem. I can see going up to a DRW for the OP 19,000# RV but other than that, don't see the point. F350's don't have that much cargo weight available for a 19,000# rig. Our 2026 F350 only has 4114 cargo capacity and with a hitch weight of 20% of 19,000# is 3800. Add fuel, 2 bodies, hitch weight and misc stuff, your over. So a move to a DRW would almost be a mandatory upgrade.
 

George

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Forgive me but I cringe when I hear "never had a problem" towing xyz. Until you visit a scale you really don't know if you have a problem or not. Just my opinion, not trying to offend. I have a SRW as well but really should have a dually based on the CAT scale numbers.
 
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