She didn't like the DRW.
After years of research and planning, 2014 is (was?) the year we get a nice 5th wheel and do some traveling. The good news is the wife and I both really like the Heartland Big Horn and Big Country ...
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breeno wrote:
My wife has yet to drive our DRW. But then she's complained loudly (but would drive) my previous 1/2 ton trucks. I was dead set against getting a DRW when I was truck shopping, but was on the limit with the 5er we wanted and was tired of towing on the edge as I'd previously done so bit the bullet and went DRW.
Pretty anti-climactic it turns out. About the only time the hips are a problem is finding a place to get the thing washed honestly. And maybe some tighter drive-thrus. Parking hassles stem from the length (8' bed) moreso than the width (I always back in, which seems to be the key)
But to the OP concern, I definitely get the DW disdain factor! Mamma needs to be happy. I've never towed with a SRW 1 ton before, but I sure love how relaxed I am towing with this DRW beast. Look forward to towing now.
What you say is so true about being relaxed. We traveled with friends from Palm Springs to Phoenix on I-10 last April they were in a 40' motorhome (i know not a fair comparison) the winds were hitting us from the side at 40mph+. I was very surprised at how stable the truck and RV were. It was a one handed driving experience.
When we made it to Phoenix our friend was a bit frazzled. He was working it the whole time to keep it in the lane.
Dually is the ticket for any heavy or long RV.
