the bear II wrote:
I've been reading RV forums for over 10 years. The RV'ers with large heavy 5th wheels or Toy Hauler 5th wheels report being the happiest if they tow with an Heavy Duty Truck (HDT). These usually are over the road semi's that have been customized to haul RV 5th Wheels/TH.
Many of these RV'ers started off with 3500/F350 but decided to go the HDT route and are much happier. Here are the reasons:
Much safer...the trucks are designed to pull very heavy loads. Plus you sit up above the traffic
Better Ride... The HDT are equipped with air ride suspension, cab and seats.
Better Turning radius.... The HDTs are designed to maneuver in tight spaces.
Long Life... even a used HDT with 500,000 miles will still give trouble free service for an additional 300,000 to 500,000 miles.
Cost a good used HDT may be a lot cheaper than a new or used 3500/F350
Look at http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?s=a5472afdd0a2ca11f7ef43f5120d944b&showforum=32
This is the URL for the Escapees HDT forum
How old were these 350/3500's you speak of?..The better one's towing heavier have only been out 3 years:h...
What do they use to drive around in once the HDT is parked? One on another forum stated they purchased a Smart car...Well we need to figure THAT cost in, AND the extra insurance..So now, you are towing a car around that barely seats 2...What about my 2 boxers...I'd hate to have a wreck in a Smart car..
Is it as easy getting into a HDT than it is getting into my 3500? ?My wife and I had a chore climbing up in several we looked at, and we'd have to pick up our 80# and 50# boxers to get them in the truck, unless I carried a ladder or a ramp with me...more money..
Do you go thru drive thru? I do, almost all of them...I load up the bed with supplies...throw it in 4 wheel drive when needed, it rarely sits..It's my daily driver..Nowhere at my work place to park a HDT.
Again, when was the last time you researched the newer 350/3500 dually's and their capabilies?
