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35000 HO SRW tow 42 foot two car gooseneck?

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Looking for opinion on this setup. I currently tow a 28 ft intech tag at around 13,000 lbs with all my race car gear and golf cart. My Truck (Cummins 3500 HO SRW mega cab) pulls and brakes this setup like a champ. Highway, backroads whatever it’s perfect.

I’m looking at buying a 42 ft enclosed gooseneck so I can tow two cars (don’t know if I can get golf cart in there as well) plus all the gear and crap to support it . Thinking it’s going to be closer to 17,000 lbs. - 19,000 (if golf cart fits)

Question is do you think it’s doable for my 3500 SRW? Pushing it too far? I welcome any advice.

Thanks, I included pics for current setup
 

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If this was a one off tow, i'd tow it. If i was going to tow this frequently, theres no way i'd personally do it.

The lack of stability would be a big concern for me. Also wouldn't want to blow a tire on a SRW truck.

Whats the pin weight going to be?
 
I do not believe that would be pushing it too far at all.

However, I would be cognizant of what the hitch weight would be as your GVWR & GCWR need to be considered.

As long as you are not pushing against your cargo capacity limit on the diesel w/ <20k, and have a decent buffer, it'll pull!
 
Beautiful trailer, we have a 34' inTech ourselves. I don't think there's a better trailer on the market.

We used to tow a 49' open deck gooseneck with about 11k of Jeeps on it with our 2010 3500 SRW, similar weight to you but less side cross section. When things were normal it towed just fine and I'm sure your truck will too. The worry as mentioned above for us would be a rear blowout and if you'd be able to control the rig if that happens.

We've since gone back to duallies and the peace of mind is worth it to me.
 
I would not hesitate as long as the pin weight is not crazy and you are under the max tire weight rating go for it thats what the trucks are made for
 
Greenhills said:
The lack of stability would be a big concern for me. Also wouldn't want to blow a tire on a SRW truck.
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DRW does not add stability the springs are in charge of that and are the same placement as the SRW springs unless you are talking about how easy it is to roll the truck over….

DRW offers extra axle weight capacity due to the extra tires and bigger axle tubes
 
Greenhills said:
If this was a one off tow, i'd tow it. If i was going to tow this frequently, theres no way i'd personally do it.

The lack of stability would be a big concern for me. Also wouldn't want to blow a tire on a SRW truck.

Whats the pin weight going to be?
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Good question. Not sure. at 15% of 17000 around 2550 lbs...
 
Didnt think about a blowout. That would suck. But running a dually everyday I think would be harder. This will be towed 4/5 times/ year max
gprguy said:
Beautiful trailer, we have a 34' inTech ourselves. I don't think there's a better trailer on the market.

We used to tow a 49' open deck gooseneck with about 11k of Jeeps on it with our 2010 3500 SRW, similar weight to you but less side cross section. When things were normal it towed just fine and I'm sure your truck will too. The worry as mentioned above for us would be a rear blowout and if you'd be able to control the rig if that happens.

We've since gone back to duallies and the peace of mind is worth it to me.
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H3LZSN1P3R said:
I would not hesitate as long as the pin weight is not crazy and you are under the max tire weight rating go for it thats what the trucks are made for
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Thanks. I am leaning towards this. Plus where I tow mostly (Florida) doesnt have crazy hills or things of that nature. For as little as I am actually going to do it, I think I might be able to get away with it.

Pin weight should be in the 2500lb range off a guess. My truck's GVWR is 12300 and last time I weighed my truck with me in it was around 7300lbs. So have almost 5,000 to play with it. Should be ok I think
 
Assuming your 3500 has a payload capacity of ~3700 pounds and at most a 20% tongue weight on that trailer you are looking at about 3400 pound on the pin (20% of 17k). Youre getting pretty close to your payload capacity but IMO within reason and if youre only towing it 4-5 times a year then Id keep rolling with your current truck if I were you.
 
Notoriousjje said:
Thanks. I am leaning towards this. Plus where I tow mostly (Florida) doesnt have crazy hills or things of that nature. For as little as I am actually going to do it, I think I might be able to get away with it.

Pin weight should be in the 2500lb range off a guess. My truck's GVWR is 12300 and last time I weighed my truck with me in it was around 7300lbs. So have almost 5,000 to play with it. Should be ok I think
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The scale you used is broken clearly they leave the factory at around 8k lbs depending on options so you are likely 8500-8750 lbs with you in it and a full tank of fuel still plenty of room to run it without issue
 
Notoriousjje said:
Thanks. I am leaning towards this. Plus where I tow mostly (Florida) doesnt have crazy hills or things of that nature. For as little as I am actually going to do it, I think I might be able to get away with it.

Pin weight should be in the 2500lb range off a guess. My truck's GVWR is 12300 and last time I weighed my truck with me in it was around 7300lbs. So have almost 5,000 to play with it. Should be ok I think
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H3LZSN1P3R said:
The scale you used is broken clearly they leave the factory at around 8k lbs depending on options so you are likely 8500-8750 lbs with you in it and a full tank of fuel still plenty of room to run it without issue
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Agree. My CCLB is ~9100 ready to roll. My 04.5 2500 was 7920.
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
The scale you used is broken clearly they leave the factory at around 8k lbs depending on options so you are likely 8500-8750 lbs with you in it and a full tank of fuel still plenty of room to run it without issue
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Ya 7300 lbs feels way light. I had to weigh my 3500 CC SB HO to register it and i was 8400lbs with me and a quarter tank of gas in the truck. I have 3900 lbs payload on mine so would assume something slightly less for OP. Still within range and id tow what hes outlining.
 
My HO is rated for 24K LBS and 3850 LBS payload, yours has to be about the same, I'd tow it.
Blowout can happen pulling any trailer even lightweight. If really worrying about blowout and not being able to control, don't run 37s on 17" rims
 
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