2012 F350 SRW Crew Cab to tow Top Gun Yes or No
11-13-2011, 05:10 PM
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2012 F350 SRW Crew Cab to tow Top Gun Yes or No
2012 F350 Crew Cab diesel SRW 6' bed 4x4
With all the experts here on towing. Would you guys tow a 2000 and up Top Gun TS with it. I will be looking into them soon and do not want a dually. My towing is close to home 95% of the time and few long trips. I say yes no problem.
Hell even voice your opinion on this in gas model. I say it would be fine.
This is with the trailer and brakes fully functionong too.
With all the experts here on towing. Would you guys tow a 2000 and up Top Gun TS with it. I will be looking into them soon and do not want a dually. My towing is close to home 95% of the time and few long trips. I say yes no problem.
Hell even voice your opinion on this in gas model. I say it would be fine.
This is with the trailer and brakes fully functionong too.
11-13-2011, 05:35 PM
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Yes. You don't need a dually.
Diesel is the way to go, but a large Gas cu in will do the job if you're towing close to home 95%. Get 4.10/11 gears as you're bigger tires will bring the rear ratio back down to 3.90 'ish.
Elec over Hyd brakes on the trailer is a BIG PLUS.
Diesel is the way to go, but a large Gas cu in will do the job if you're towing close to home 95%. Get 4.10/11 gears as you're bigger tires will bring the rear ratio back down to 3.90 'ish.
Elec over Hyd brakes on the trailer is a BIG PLUS.
11-13-2011, 06:32 PM
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Not leagally with convetional towing. Why won't you buy a dually if buying a 1 ton? The tow rating for the F350 SRW diesel is 14000 lbs. and between 12100 and 12500 for the gas. Of course it will pull it, but the question is, will it pull it safe. I'd say no. If you tow 5th wheel, some of the SRW models will tow leagal, but still not offer the stabillity, comfort and safety of the DRW.
That's my take on it.
That's my take on it.
11-13-2011, 06:33 PM
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You do NOT need a dually at all. The extra tires only help increase payload capacity. Not many powerboats trailer tongue weight even come close to what a single rear wheel truck will handle. (even a gooseneck will not apply enough to max out a SRW)
SRW is much more user friendly, cost effective, enjoyable to drive, etc.
Diesel trucks are amazing, effecient, fun, and powerful. A gas will work in your situation and might actually save you money. Personal preference in your situation.
SRW is much more user friendly, cost effective, enjoyable to drive, etc.
Diesel trucks are amazing, effecient, fun, and powerful. A gas will work in your situation and might actually save you money. Personal preference in your situation.
11-13-2011, 07:30 PM
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Looks Like 9900 dry+ 200 gallons of fuel+ 38' trailer (my 2003 38' steel eagle trailer is 3,010lbs)=13.6-14.6k depending upon amount of fuel/gear in boat and aluminum vs steel trailer.
You are fine with the SRW. I tow my 36' Apache with a SRW Dodge 3500 no problem. Have had several "oh Chit" moments and even with those the setup stopped and handled safely. When I have scaled mine it has been as light as 13,050 and as heavy as 14,400 lbs on a steel trailer (I would consider a 38' TS to be very comparable weight wise). Make sure to replace the factory receiver with a Titan Class V or comparable because the manufacturer receiver's are junk and often only rated for 10k. Obviously trailer brakes are mandatory and I have an exhaust brake which is very nice when stopping a heavy load. My boat actually tows better than my Bobcat.
I prefer the diesel because my truck is towing something 400 of every 500 miles driven. I would lean towards the diesel unless the only thing you are ever going to tow is the boat and few miles when doing so. Also, resale of the diesel is much better.
Looks Like 9900 dry+ 200 gallons of fuel+ 38' trailer (my 2003 38' steel eagle trailer is 3,010lbs)=13.6-14.6k depending upon amount of fuel/gear in boat and aluminum vs steel trailer.
You are fine with the SRW. I tow my 36' Apache with a SRW Dodge 3500 no problem. Have had several "oh Chit" moments and even with those the setup stopped and handled safely. When I have scaled mine it has been as light as 13,050 and as heavy as 14,400 lbs on a steel trailer (I would consider a 38' TS to be very comparable weight wise). Make sure to replace the factory receiver with a Titan Class V or comparable because the manufacturer receiver's are junk and often only rated for 10k. Obviously trailer brakes are mandatory and I have an exhaust brake which is very nice when stopping a heavy load. My boat actually tows better than my Bobcat.
I prefer the diesel because my truck is towing something 400 of every 500 miles driven. I would lean towards the diesel unless the only thing you are ever going to tow is the boat and few miles when doing so. Also, resale of the diesel is much better.
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11-13-2011, 07:58 PM
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Looks Like 9900 dry+ 200 gallons of fuel+ 38' trailer (my 2003 38' steel eagle trailer is 3,010lbs)=13.6-14.6k depending upon amount of fuel/gear in boat and aluminum vs steel trailer.
You are fine with the SRW. I tow my 36' Apache with a SRW Dodge 3500 no problem. Have had several "oh Chit" moments and even with those the setup stopped and handled safely. When I have scaled mine it has been as light as 13,050 and as heavy as 14,400 lbs on a steel trailer (I would consider a 38' TS to be very comparable weight wise). Make sure to replace the factory receiver with a Titan Class V or comparable because the manufacturer receiver's are junk and often only rated for 10k. Obviously trailer brakes are mandatory and I have an exhaust brake which is very nice when stopping a heavy load. My boat actually tows better than my Bobcat.
I prefer the diesel because my truck is towing something 400 of every 500 miles driven. I would lean towards the diesel unless the only thing you are ever going to tow is the boat and few miles when doing so. Also, resale of the diesel is much better.
Looks Like 9900 dry+ 200 gallons of fuel+ 38' trailer (my 2003 38' steel eagle trailer is 3,010lbs)=13.6-14.6k depending upon amount of fuel/gear in boat and aluminum vs steel trailer.
You are fine with the SRW. I tow my 36' Apache with a SRW Dodge 3500 no problem. Have had several "oh Chit" moments and even with those the setup stopped and handled safely. When I have scaled mine it has been as light as 13,050 and as heavy as 14,400 lbs on a steel trailer (I would consider a 38' TS to be very comparable weight wise). Make sure to replace the factory receiver with a Titan Class V or comparable because the manufacturer receiver's are junk and often only rated for 10k. Obviously trailer brakes are mandatory and I have an exhaust brake which is very nice when stopping a heavy load. My boat actually tows better than my Bobcat.
I prefer the diesel because my truck is towing something 400 of every 500 miles driven. I would lean towards the diesel unless the only thing you are ever going to tow is the boat and few miles when doing so. Also, resale of the diesel is much better.
agreed..also check into a 15k ball...
I tow a 14k track hore with out a problem..
11-13-2011, 08:18 PM
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i have a 2011 F 350 diesel dually. this new model truck pulls better than another truck i have owned.
The truck will pull it, but if any problem arises you will wish you had the duals. I had a trailer tire blowout and the trailer started swaying and had its way with the dually. I neveer lost control, but the truck had its ass full. I thik i would have lost it with a single rear wheel.
The truck will pull it, but if any problem arises you will wish you had the duals. I had a trailer tire blowout and the trailer started swaying and had its way with the dually. I neveer lost control, but the truck had its ass full. I thik i would have lost it with a single rear wheel.
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Dually!!! Dually!!! Dually!!! It's better to be safe then sorry. I don't care what anybody says a dually is much more stable when towing and when you are pushing the limits of a tow vehicle you are just asking for trouble. I have owned over 14 Duallys since I was 18 years old and have towed more miles than the next 100 people put together. Once you get used the the extra width they are not hard to drive or park. Personally I wouldn't tow anything over 10k with a SRW truck. I just like to be as safe as I can, there are just to many idiots on the road. My .02 worth.
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http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?id=8
Looks Like 9900 dry+ 200 gallons of fuel+ 38' trailer (my 2003 38' steel eagle trailer is 3,010lbs)=13.6-14.6k depending upon amount of fuel/gear in boat and aluminum vs steel trailer.
You are fine with the SRW. I tow my 36' Apache with a SRW Dodge 3500 no problem. Have had several "oh Chit" moments and even with those the setup stopped and handled safely. When I have scaled mine it has been as light as 13,050 and as heavy as 14,400 lbs on a steel trailer (I would consider a 38' TS to be very comparable weight wise). Make sure to replace the factory receiver with a Titan Class V or comparable because the manufacturer receiver's are junk and often only rated for 10k. Obviously trailer brakes are mandatory and I have an exhaust brake which is very nice when stopping a heavy load. My boat actually tows better than my Bobcat.
I prefer the diesel because my truck is towing something 400 of every 500 miles driven. I would lean towards the diesel unless the only thing you are ever going to tow is the boat and few miles when doing so. Also, resale of the diesel is much better.
Looks Like 9900 dry+ 200 gallons of fuel+ 38' trailer (my 2003 38' steel eagle trailer is 3,010lbs)=13.6-14.6k depending upon amount of fuel/gear in boat and aluminum vs steel trailer.
You are fine with the SRW. I tow my 36' Apache with a SRW Dodge 3500 no problem. Have had several "oh Chit" moments and even with those the setup stopped and handled safely. When I have scaled mine it has been as light as 13,050 and as heavy as 14,400 lbs on a steel trailer (I would consider a 38' TS to be very comparable weight wise). Make sure to replace the factory receiver with a Titan Class V or comparable because the manufacturer receiver's are junk and often only rated for 10k. Obviously trailer brakes are mandatory and I have an exhaust brake which is very nice when stopping a heavy load. My boat actually tows better than my Bobcat.
I prefer the diesel because my truck is towing something 400 of every 500 miles driven. I would lean towards the diesel unless the only thing you are ever going to tow is the boat and few miles when doing so. Also, resale of the diesel is much better.
