Just got back from a rv show and wife got awanta bug about trading our 2005 Cedar Creek Silverback 29LRLBS double slide rear entry on a 2008 32SLRK double slide new Cypress by Newmar with msrp 49,000 they have called me twice. Now at 19,000 out the door with extended warranty. I am concerned about the weight, hitch 2,620lb dry weight 11,915lb compared to 1,940 and 12,100. PLUS $$$$$.

 

Remember this old sage advice. "If mamma ain't happy, ain't noooo body happy."
That said, here is a link to the Dodge towing guide. http://www-5.dodge.com/towing5/D/home.html
Take a long hard look at the added cost. How much would you be using the new unit. Are you a full timer?
If you can, post a pix, and or a floor plan.
It is your choice.
That is my opinion, for what it is worth.

 

better get some training wheels on the back f/the extra weight

 

Well there are a few things to consider. First what do you have now? My guess is a 2500. I was in the same place you are. We went with the new camper. That being said I have a W3500. Really no suspention mods but Rancho 9000 shocks. They have been on the truck. The weight really isn't a problem. My weights are about the same as the one your looking at. Does it pull like nothing is back there H*)_ no. It's heavy. The big thing is the tires. Make sure you have E range tires and wheels that will carry the load. If not sure what your weights are take it to the local police station and ask them to weigh each wheel then get tires for the heaviest wheel. If you concerned about the police take it to a quarry and the best you will do is weigh the axles. Not nearly as good but better than nothin. If you don't have 3" brakes on the back of the truck I would think about it and maybe even an exhaust brake. Pullin weight is easier than stopping it. Heck there are crazy people out there all the time pullin big rigs with F150's. Now for how long and can they stop them are two different things. I don't want to bore you with all this crap but if your interested either get back here of PM me. People pull that kinda rig all the time with 2500's with few mods. Heck you have a new truck

 

That claimed 2620 pin weight usually means empty trailer, with no options (like generator), and is usually optimistic at that.

By the time you are loaded for camping, and add the weight of the hitch, people and gear in the truck... you would likely be happier with a dually (if you don't already have one).

 

Well ya better check that out. I can't swear to it but if I remember correctly truck for truck a srw truck will carry almost as much as a dually. There are advantages and disadvantages that you will have to determine if its for you. I know one thing they are a heck of a lot wider.

 

in the end it's much more enjoyable have to much truck rather than to little.....

 

The biggest deal is pin weight(rear axle weight). If you go over 6,000 lbs on the rear axle with a SRW truck tires will be a major problem. Will have to upgrade them to 19.5 with G rating or greater. That is the determining factor.

 

yep the problem is the tires. I went with tires "E" and rims both rated to 3750lbs. I am about 6300lbs on the rear.

 

I just got rid of a 3500 SRW to get my dually. I think the payload for the SRW was 2700 something. I'm sure the truck would safely handle more, as I think the 9900 gvwr was more to hit an externally imposed weight limit than it was a reflection of what the truck is capable of.

Anyway, the extra width I think does a lot to make towing a 5th wheel with more than say 3000 pounds of weight in the truck more stable, as does the extra tire capacity.

A narrow, patched, rutted, steep and curvy mountain road seems to lead to most of the places I like to go...

 

Well after seeing the stock report today I heard a SUCKING SOUND and it was my wants going away into dream land.

 

The thing I like about the dually is the extra rubber on the road. Haveing the extra patch of tire is a good thing when brakeing for sure. I can honestly say I have no stability problems at all. I run all over including mountain and West (BG) Virginia. Now there are some windin roads.

I read somewhere that the max on the rear was 7500 or 7800lbs. Again can't swear to it but it was in that area.

 

Look at it this way: Your investment in an RV might depreciate less than if you invested the money in the market.

 

I put 19.5s on my 97 to haul a 4k camper. It is the way to go they hold 4500 plus pounds and took out a bunch of sway. I drive some windy roads and they helped more than the other stuff I did.

 

Maybe check to see if there are any 2-3 yr old and what they cost. Is this a fiver?
A bumper pull that heavy would need a class 5 hitch & serious equalizer hitch.
I would certainly not rush into it.
The Economy is heading south and Diesel prices are headed North.
Perhaps sitting as is might be good for awhile.