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jbstack28
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014

Do I need a Duelly ?

Ok, getting very close to making the plunge. Buying a 40 foot Montana model 3791RD. Empty weight 13225, loaded 16960. My question is do I have to have a Duelly? Or can I get away with a 2500. Hope to go everywhere, include out west. Fairly new at RVing just do not want to over do, nor leave myself with limitations where I can go.

Also what is Hitch, mine is 2960. Is this weight put on the Hitch in my truck?

Thanks so much,

Charlie Stackpole
Montana 2015 3791RD
(no Truck yet)
  • craig7h's avatar
    craig7h
    Nomad II
    Oct 26, 2014
    I'm not much into the weight police thing, however I am into safty and enjoying the ride. With a camper that size for you to enjoy the experience a duelly is the only way to go. You have the needed extra rubber on the road for safty, you have the weight rating for the correct towing. I have a 3500 long bed duelly and would never think of pulling with any thing smaller.
  • btd35's avatar
    btd35
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2014
    You need a dually. Mine is same demensions. I pulled it with a SRW once. It's fine on the straight, but get on a curvy road and it feels like the trailer wants to push the back end over. Not a nice feeling.

    Be aware that a 40'er doesn't fit on lots of campgrounds like state parks. Hope you're good at fitting it in tight places.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2014
    Depends on the truck you buy. A newer SRW 3500 should be able to handle it. I personally wouldn't pull that size trailer with a 2500 because they generally lack the payload rating for the weight that will be put in the bed. A dually would be the best and safest bet but they have their drawbacks also, like being so dang wide. Check with Trailer Life Towing Guide for the year of truck you want to get the tow ratings.

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