Hello everyone. We are extremely new to the RV world and had some questions regarding what my vehicle can handle safely and legally. The dealer says I should be fine but that’s not what I’m reading online. I have 2024 F-250 King Ranch SRW with the high capacity tow package. Says it will pull 30,000lbs but has a payload capacity of 3126. We would love to buy the Avenue 38dbl, but with a hitch weight of 2400lbs unloaded, 700lbs of cargo (5 passengers and a dog) and another 150lbs at least of hitch that will put me about 150lbs over payload even before we load the RV. Not sure how critical this is, but I feel like it should probably be a hard no. Anyone out there towing the 38dbl or similar with a 3/4 ton SRW? Thanks for the help.
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- Thread starter jabramian
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Unfortunatly, you already know the answer. You should not be towing that RV with that truck.
Can you??? Perhaps yes.
However, if anything goes sideways and you cause an accident, your insurance company could deny a claim, based on you were not within "legal" specs. If you do decide to get a different truck, a F-350 deisel DRW would be great.
Can you??? Perhaps yes.
However, if anything goes sideways and you cause an accident, your insurance company could deny a claim, based on you were not within "legal" specs. If you do decide to get a different truck, a F-350 deisel DRW would be great.
squeak2022
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Had the same truck and had to go to the 350. Same scenario. 5 adults ( 3 are adult kids) and I just went ahead and got a 350 dually. Chances are whenever we get another camper it will be more than this one. We were way over on payload by about 1600 pounds. I needed peace of mine traveling down the road with my family. Further, that fifth wheel is going to handle that truck pretty good with crosswind. Tried it been there and done that. Hope this personal experience helps. I hated getting another truck but it had to be done. Towing is nothing for the 250 but that payload kills it for most of us with fifth wheels.
squeak2022
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You are correct. That was my experience. Had to change trucks. Towing number will likely never be reached. With my family and gear we were over bout 1600 pounds
reactancexl
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I have similar situation. I know dually handles better and higher ratings especially pin weight, but is sucks for everyday driving when not towing, which is once a year maybe 1k miles. I am looking at the 2025 Ford F350 which with all terrain tires and 18 to 20 inch rims has a Gross trailer towing of 26000 lbs. 500 HP and 1200 ft-lbs torque. 15% of that gives me 3900 pin weight. Cargo in trailer rougly 400 lbs. I currently have a 2024 Paradigm 380 MB, 41 ft trailer fully loaded is at 17K. So pin weight is around 2500 to 2800 lbs. Does this sound like a safe setup? The GMC 1 ton are around 21000 lbs Gross to 15% gives me at 3150 pin (475 hp 975 torque) so that may be pushing it. Thoughts?
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I'm not sure I following your numbers. If your 380MP has a loaded weight of 17K that gives a pin weight of 3400#. what is the payload and rear axle rating of the rating of the truck in question.
17K loaded weight puts you solidly in dually territory.
Electrified
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Your numbers are inconsequential to towing capacity which is where 3/4 tons and 1 ton SRW fall short. Payload is what you need to be looking at. You are also using percentages (which is ok if you don't have weights) but you need to weigh the truck and trailer fully loaded with gear and occupants.