one year with a 40' fifth wheel and dually
Its been just a little over a year that I have had my current setup which includes a 40' Cyclone toy hauler and a 2001 f350 dually. I figured I would share my observations given how many questions are...
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I also went from a 7.3 PSD X to a dually 5'er combo. While the 5'er tows great it really does not tow much better than my 10K trailer towed using a Hensley Arrow Hitch. I felt no push from the trucks with the Hensley. I also had an exhaust brake on my Excursion.
With a premium hitch (Hensley Arrow or Pro Pride) a TT can tow as well as a fiver.
What I miss most about my old combo is the passenger space. My Dually gets us there but the cab is cramped vs. our Excursion.
Our dually does get a little better MPG's. I attribute that more to the 6 speed Allison transmission vs. the 4 speed tranny in the Excursion.
Maneuvering the 5'er is different vs. the TT however, I have no problem putting the 5'er where I want it. I do worry a lot more about low hanging branches and clearance issues with the 5'er vs. the TT.
My dually is also my DD. I have a Bak Flip G2 tri-fold cover to keep items in the bed dry and secure. I can't imagine removing a bed canopy each trip.
With a premium hitch (Hensley Arrow or Pro Pride) a TT can tow as well as a fiver.
What I miss most about my old combo is the passenger space. My Dually gets us there but the cab is cramped vs. our Excursion.
Our dually does get a little better MPG's. I attribute that more to the 6 speed Allison transmission vs. the 4 speed tranny in the Excursion.
Maneuvering the 5'er is different vs. the TT however, I have no problem putting the 5'er where I want it. I do worry a lot more about low hanging branches and clearance issues with the 5'er vs. the TT.
My dually is also my DD. I have a Bak Flip G2 tri-fold cover to keep items in the bed dry and secure. I can't imagine removing a bed canopy each trip.
