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Old 09-22-2006 | 08:27 AM
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12-13K real lbs is the limit of what I would tow regularly with a SRW. with a CC diesel it puts you up around 20K GCWR...that's plenty for a SRW

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Old 09-22-2006 | 04:46 PM
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I gave up the SUV for a F-250 PS, King Ranch loaded up, got the short bed crew with a rear bench. I added a fiberglass locking cover and put a bed rug in the back. I'll tell you that I enjoy driving this better than my Suburban. The mileage is comparable while not towing, better than the Suburban while towing. I use the bed for tools and luggage. Lots of room in the cab. I chose the Ford primarily because of the interior ammenities. The Power Stoke 6.0 is a question mark. My origninal 04 had lots of problems. My 06, zero problems. I tow 11-12K and I'll tell you that this is as much as I would tow without a dually. I don't think I would want to go back to a burb.
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Old 09-22-2006 | 08:52 PM
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.lots of rocket scientist in here....srw with 11 plus...yea ok
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Old 09-22-2006 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Byrdman
.lots of rocket scientist in here....srw with 11 plus...yea ok

clarify your meaning?
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Old 09-23-2006 | 11:15 AM
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How did you know I flunked out of rocket science school? Maybe its tougher towing my boat than I realize. My manual must be wrong.
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Old 09-23-2006 | 03:41 PM
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My SRW Crew GCWR is 22,000 lbs.

My rocket-brain has done the math, and tells me that is still 2,000+lbs. more combined wieght capacity than what I do fully loaded with fuel ect.

Good tires, monster hitch, the right tounge wieght, no problem.
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Old 09-24-2006 | 11:17 PM
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Hows about this... ar eyou guys with the big trucks able to pack the truck in the garage?
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Old 09-25-2006 | 06:38 AM
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Mine fits.
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Old 09-25-2006 | 06:28 PM
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Hows about this... ar eyou guys with the big trucks able to pack the truck in the garage?

Need to have a big garage. Mine won't fit.
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Old 09-25-2006 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by synack
I double checked the 10k lbs figure and I see that 10000 is the dry weight. With 173 gals of fuel and 30 fresh water this will put me at just under 12000 for the boat alone. Looks like I'm in diesel territory.
You will probably need to be able to handle 18K to be safe. Also make sure that you know what the max capacity is with a direct pull hitch. Most max figures are quoted using a WD hitch.. There is not an SUV made today, that I am aware of, that will handle the load you are talking about.

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