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Lots of good info here. Just bought a larger and heavier 5th wheel( 38 ft 3 slides ) about 16k lbs compared to old trailer (35 ft 3 slides)and about 13.5k lbs that I will be pulling with my '01 f250 SD 7.3l . Weighing out options on doing a srw to dual , upgrading brakes, and all that or just getting a 1 ton dually. I've had this truck 8 yrs and have meticulously maintained and have done some upgrades along the way. I travel in it alot so its decision time. Thoughts and opinions anyone?
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Welcome. That's a lot of trailer to pull often. If you're able to swing it, obviously a newer dually will perform better with stability and power. Meticulously maintained SRW 7.3s are commanding premium prices right now on the private market.
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I'm thinking the same thing. It has 25k on remanufactured long block truck has 280k. Just put new Michelins 10 plys all around. Newer brakes complete(about 1 1/2 years ago) . Just had all fluids flushed and changed. Have the Banks Big Hoss Bundle with the 6 gun tuner. Transfer Flow 46 gallon tank (under truck in the stock pattern) in cabin inflate/deflate air bags on rear. Roll and Lock tonneau. 3 cluster gauges on "A"pillar. 15k 5th wheel hitch with the slider (it's a short box). But depending if I go different truck and it doesn't come with one it will go to other truck. It's been a great truck. What value would I put on it as far as price?
Maybe 12-14k if the body and interior is in great shape.
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I still see 7.3Ls in good shape listing for $20K in my area.
Not trying to sway you but you are well over the weight ratings for your truck (12.8K lbs for a 5er and 20K lbs GCWR). No matter what you do to beef things up for safe(r) towing your ratings won't change. I'm not sure about CO but that could come into play if you are pulled over or get into an accident (regardless if it's your fault or not).
My dad towed a 13.5K lbs 5er with his (beefed up) 2006 D-Max 2500. He moved up to a 16.5K lbs (GVWR) 5er a few years ago. Instead of adding more beef to his Chevy he upgraded to a 3500 that could handle the load.
Driving both setups I think he made the right choice. His Chevy 2500 worked to haul 13.5K. You were doing 40 mph going up a 6% grade. The Ram 3500 towed the 16.5K with ease. You were doing 65 mph going up the same 6% grade.
Just my .02
Not trying to sway you but you are well over the weight ratings for your truck (12.8K lbs for a 5er and 20K lbs GCWR). No matter what you do to beef things up for safe(r) towing your ratings won't change. I'm not sure about CO but that could come into play if you are pulled over or get into an accident (regardless if it's your fault or not).
My dad towed a 13.5K lbs 5er with his (beefed up) 2006 D-Max 2500. He moved up to a 16.5K lbs (GVWR) 5er a few years ago. Instead of adding more beef to his Chevy he upgraded to a 3500 that could handle the load.
Driving both setups I think he made the right choice. His Chevy 2500 worked to haul 13.5K. You were doing 40 mph going up a 6% grade. The Ram 3500 towed the 16.5K with ease. You were doing 65 mph going up the same 6% grade.
Just my .02
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Brian 42 thanks for your input. I think I've known what needs to happen(step up to 1 ton). It will be nice not worry about routes that aren't so mountainous for me to travel safely on. Sometimes it adds hours to my destination.
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