yeh that's a bit nutz right there

Not yet. Getting the truck done to match the boat, then Ill post some pics. Plus getting Manning to do a new trailer very soon also. So want to post all new setup.

Current trailer set up is conventional, but seriously considering 5th wheel, but there are some draw backs. 5th wheel limits me to the 5500 ( only truck setup 5th wheel ), conventional allows me to tow with other vehicles I have if need be.

Big truck, pics dont do it justice. Real nice truck though.

Do you have a pic of your current boat and trailer? I'd like to see that.....wondering about the load. Thanks, and sweet truck! What else are you doing to it?

Your Rig is SWEET! Looking forward to some more pics.

Please build a Gooseneck or Fifthwheel. The difference is night and day! Once you tow with one you will never go back. Set the axles back and get some tongue weight on the truck. It will ride, handle, stop, sway, etc etc MUCH better.

You can still tow with any other truck that has a fifth wheel or gooseneck...even a pickup.

I am not going to push the Dually boat trailer tires I just use that as an example...BUT

You and many others are VERY adamant about safety, so there should be NO doubt about how safe a Fifth wheel/Gooseneck is over a TAG setup. Not trying to be mean but seriously....Many people on here give me a hard time about my safety, but they all cut corners also.

There is a reason EVERY tractor/trailer, Semi set up uses a Fifth wheel/Gooseneck set up instead of a Tag/bumper pull. DRW vs SuperSRW can be argued all day, but no one can even try to argue Fifth wheel/Gooseneck vs Tag/bumper pull!

Nothing huh?

Here you go.... Got a few more pics if you want them......
1st Truck pictured is all "upgraded" for heavy towing, does a good job, pulls and stops it fine. 502 engine- 3" custom mandrel bent dual exhaust/flowmaster super 44's ( $1500.00 exhaust job in itsself ) 4.88 gearing both axels, Computer reflash, 4x4- all heavy duty upgraded suspension and components, big tranny: modified, engine oil/tranny coolers, upgraded receiver hitch, etc.....pulls and stops it fine but not "factory" rated for the weight, thus the upgrade to the 5500. 20-30 minute ride to the launch ramp. The tongue weight doesnt barely move the trucks rear height attitude when hooked up. Switched up to the bigger truck because didnt want to be a statistic....Plus plans call for towing long distances out of state on other runs...... so in all, and with the larger scope of things, the bigger truck was a no brainer.

Boat with trailer fully loaded is right about 19,000lbs.

The 5th wheel trailer build is a good idea, but the other vehicles I can use for towing are not currently setup for a 5th wheel trailer, and the 1st truck pictured, obviously cant be, thus the indecision of 5th wheel over conventional. Dont know too many people with a 5th wheel setup for towing in the event I may need an option for towing the boat or in the event of a tow vehicle breakdown using the 5th wheel setup. The 5500 with dual wheels and diesel is a much safer and better feeling platform.

Heres a load for you. This is what happens when an idler tensioner pulley breaks on the tow vehicles serpentine belt system and you dont carry spare idler pulley. This tow truck pulled the entire load like it wasnt there. Got alot of stares and thumbs up that day on the way back in to her indoor sleeping quarters......

Got a few more of these pics too.....

What were you pulling that 45 SS Sonic with triples with? Isnt that a heavy boat?

Look at the pics- read the posting..... 12,500 dry weight on the 45.

Sorry, I looked at the post a few up with the details;however, lots of boat and trailer for a SRW truck! That is almost the same size as my 47 Fountain that I tow with an F450. The tow truck looks like just an International 4300 medium duty