2012 F350 SRW Crew Cab to tow Top Gun Yes or No
11-15-2011, 05:03 PM
#21
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Do you guys feel safe on the interstate with 13-15K lbs @ 75 mph with a Crew Cab short bed?
I've towed my Apache with my 2500 Suburban a few times but I didn't feel safe over 65 mph. The truck stops well, pulls ok and seems to handle the weight ok but you feel the rear end start to sway if you're not under power on the highway.
I think I'll opt for the DRW when I'm ready to start towing distance.
I've towed my Apache with my 2500 Suburban a few times but I didn't feel safe over 65 mph. The truck stops well, pulls ok and seems to handle the weight ok but you feel the rear end start to sway if you're not under power on the highway.
I think I'll opt for the DRW when I'm ready to start towing distance.
that said if you tow close to home the SRW will be fine, lets say you run 80-100 miles to the lake every weekend then I think it would be better to jump into the dually
11-15-2011, 05:05 PM
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Opinions aside, the simple answer is Yes. The SRW can tow 14,000.
You'd be barely marginal at best with a bone-dry empty boat, but you could get away with it.
For reference, the same exact truck but with duals can tow 17,500. That's a big difference simply by adding a couple wheels on the rear. That says volumes about how much more stable that setup is. It's not the pulling that's the limiting factor it's the stopping.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...ations/towing/
You'd be barely marginal at best with a bone-dry empty boat, but you could get away with it.
For reference, the same exact truck but with duals can tow 17,500. That's a big difference simply by adding a couple wheels on the rear. That says volumes about how much more stable that setup is. It's not the pulling that's the limiting factor it's the stopping.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...ations/towing/
Will you have to use this for a daily driver?
I know if I have the choice I ride my HD or drive a car, either is better then even the SRW truck
11-15-2011, 07:25 PM
#23
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I tow the T/S w srw 3500 Chevy longbed cc 07 classic. Does a fine job. EoH on trailer a Must. air bags and good hitch.
Hit the scales once loaded, 200+ of 93 55 gal in truck, 2 truck spares 2 trailer spares, gear and 2 spare drives! Gvw 22500 on scales. Truck rated 22000.
REALLLY want a F650. Just Because
Hit the scales once loaded, 200+ of 93 55 gal in truck, 2 truck spares 2 trailer spares, gear and 2 spare drives! Gvw 22500 on scales. Truck rated 22000.
REALLLY want a F650. Just Because
11-16-2011, 10:19 AM
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Do you guys feel safe on the interstate with 13-15K lbs @ 75 mph with a Crew Cab short bed?
I've towed my Apache with my 2500 Suburban a few times but I didn't feel safe over 65 mph. The truck stops well, pulls ok and seems to handle the weight ok but you feel the rear end start to sway if you're not under power on the highway.
I think I'll opt for the DRW when I'm ready to start towing distance.
I've towed my Apache with my 2500 Suburban a few times but I didn't feel safe over 65 mph. The truck stops well, pulls ok and seems to handle the weight ok but you feel the rear end start to sway if you're not under power on the highway.
I think I'll opt for the DRW when I'm ready to start towing distance.
11-16-2011, 10:49 AM
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Geronimo36
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The suburban is made to have a smooth ride while carrying passengers and still tow, a 2500 truck is made to TOW and still be able to carry passengers. Plus we all know GMC/chevy have the best ride for a reason, the suspension is softer which in turn hurts towing.
I realize the burban has a shorter wheelbase than a fullsize SRW 3500 Chevy and it probably tows better with a full size bed but the suspension of a 2500 burban and a 2500 silverado is essentially the same.
I've been looking around for the right deal on a truck and would rather not have a dually so that's why I'm paying attention to this thread. But, I want to make the right decision and not regret it later if I find the deal I'm looking for wanting to stroke the check.
11-16-2011, 11:04 AM
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Anything above a row boat I truly reccomend a HET. It can tow a 70 ton abrams and will be the only safe way to tow a power boat.
Anything above a row boat I truly reccomend a HET. It can tow a 70 ton abrams and will be the only safe way to tow a power boat.
11-16-2011, 11:41 AM
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44,
I think you can see that a few people posted the RATING that the truck is made for and told him yes it can be done.
A dually would be better but not needed.
But if you are not worried about law suits, safety and insurance you can tow over rated and hope for the best. I don't see anyone here telling him he HAS to have a DRW.
If you don't believe the engineers that designed the truck and set its ratings, that is a different topic.
I think you can see that a few people posted the RATING that the truck is made for and told him yes it can be done.
A dually would be better but not needed.
But if you are not worried about law suits, safety and insurance you can tow over rated and hope for the best. I don't see anyone here telling him he HAS to have a DRW.
If you don't believe the engineers that designed the truck and set its ratings, that is a different topic.
