Factory Pin Weight vs. Actual vs. Payload???
Hi, We are looking to get a 5th wheel and a truck. We have a big family so will need a big trailer. Looking at Mid Bunks, and one ton diesel trucks. I really don't want to get a dually if possible....
Forum Discussion
bowler1 wrote:
I think that the dually would certainly be better for towing a trailer of this size, but this will also be my daily driver. Not only do I hate the look of duallies, they seem to me like they would be somewhat of a PIA to drive as a daily driver and I imagine they would not be as pleasant to drive when unloaded...but I could be wrong.
, but I am not sure if the negative tradeoffs of a dually as a daily driver would be woth it for the 1x per month I tow my trailer.
, I do at least want to like it. I am generally a function over form guy, but in this case I will be doing 99% of my driving while not towing.
Matt
I am generally a function over form guy, but in this case I will be doing 99% of my driving while not towing.
Than get a smaller trailer that a smaller truck can handle. However if you desire a large trailer, than it requires a larger truck simple physics.
We try often to make the non towing argument but it just does not apply.
Matching a combo has nothing to do with what happens to the truck when not towing. Combo matching, towing parameters, involves towing only.
"Plus, if I am going to spend 60k on a truck"
Than make it the right truck vs. the style points truck.
Buying a 60K truck that doesn't get the job done makes even less sense
"I agree that the extra safety margin would certainly be helpful"
It will be more than helpful,on a good day the safety margin won't matter at all But on a bad day it can make all the difference in the world.
You know the correct answer to this equation. You have done your homework and been to the sales lots. Now you just need to get over the dually stigma. You are letting the cool factor overshadow what the numbers and your own research are telling you.
A truck that is within all of its parameters will always deliver a better towing experience vs. a truck that is only within some of its parameters.
The towing experience has a major impact on your camping experience.
If your combo is properly matched you will venture far and wide without hesitation.
If you combo is mediocre or not 100% in order you will not travel as far and will be reluctant to leave a limited comfort zone.
Lastly get it right the 1st time, If you play the camping game long enough or just read these forums for awhile you will realize it always cost more to get it right the 2nd time.
