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Cuemaker
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Sep 11, 2013

F-350 dually 2011.. 2012 alpine by keystone 3700re

I currently have a 36.5' class a Winnebago Journey DL diesel... I am thinking about a 5er (alpine) with F-350 dually... Some of the different posts I read is that the f-350 dually is a rough ride.. In a perfect world I could test the rig with the original equipment, but the couple still lives in it. Could I get some response here about this configuration. It can be purchased as a unit (truck and 5er)...

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  • mdamerell's avatar
    mdamerell
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    Sep 11, 2013
    My F350 DRW rides just fine. Longer wheel bases ride better and rides better with a load. Air bags did help the ride while towing.

    If I had the money I'd love to swap out the rear suspension and make it like a big trucks suspension. Auto Flex air ride suspension offers such a system but the swap out is around $4,000 last I checked.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
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    Sep 11, 2013
    The dually in my signature rides pretty smooth but on uneven pavement the 5th wheel can buck and give a rough, jerky ride.
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
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    Sep 11, 2013
    Compared to my 1500 my F350 SRW rides south when empty, my said the Kubota rides better. Loaded with the fiver its rides really nice but that is expected as the suspension is made to carry and pull heavy loads. Test a truck out before you make the purchase. Good luck.
  • Cuemaker's avatar
    Cuemaker
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    Sep 11, 2013
    Would I be happy with the ride after driving 25000 mi in a air ride diesel motorhome...or would My DW think (oh******this rides rough)... I currently have a third vehicle chev 1500 4x4 2006. It rides pretty darn good. I guess going to a dealership and test riding a f350 dually would be a good idea...
  • hammer21661's avatar
    hammer21661
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    Sep 11, 2013
    Rough ride compared to what? those trucks ride pretty good so I am told. My fathers 03 f 550 8' bed rides rough. Is it going to ride rougher then an f 150? Yup, but you'll get used to it.

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