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Originally Posted by NewtoTowing
So I am looking to buy a new truck and toy hauler. The toy hauler will be a Keystone Raptor. I'm not yet sure which configuration but I am working off the heaviest to be safe. The Raptor 423 has a shipping weight of 15,358lbs, carrying capacity of 3642lbs, and hitch of 3390lbs. I'm looking at a Chevy Silverado 3500HD single rear axle. I believe that it tows up to 17,200lbs with a payload of 7742lbs. Will this configuration be enough or should I switch to the dually???
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Originally Posted by NewtoTowing
So I should go with a dually. Does the gas vs diesel make a big difference in towing ability?
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Yes, definitely you need a DRW!
The important number you need to know is Payload!
A SRW will top out around 4,000, most DRW top out at about 5,500# nicely equipped Diesel. If you do a bit of research you will find gas ability to pull tops out about 16,000#, my Ram pulling ability is listed at 25,225#. Understand that the towing number is derived by pulling a goose neck flat bed trailer with the weigh placed such that the tongue weight is within the GVWR and rear axle rating.
It trailer requires a big truck, we full time and our 2016 Ram crew cab long bed is our only vehicle, I go where I want, not many places I don’t fit.
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