Stability

DRW and SRW both have a place. Just depends on your setup and what you use your truck for. I'll never buy a trailer so big that it requires DRW just because I don't want to live with all of the compromises that come with a DRW rig. Others would say exactly the opposite, and that's fine.

And don't drive the speed limit under those conditions, speed kills.

I agree with rhagfo, if you are in black ice (freezing rain) country then park it, SRW or DRW park it.
I have had experience with going over a bridge (overpass) and hitting a patch of black ice while towing and let me assure you... do not know the feeling of "pucker power" until you have experienced a split second jackknife. We were very lucky and recovered because the patch was short and managed to hit dry pavement.
PS: goes without saying do not use cruise control in wet or slippery conditions either.
GPG

For those above, I do not argue that an SRW is as stable as a DRW. BUT. There are those who repeatedly imply that unless you have a DRW you will be all over the road and white knuckled the whole time you are driving. And that is just not the case. My SRW/5er does not weave when there are high cross winds. It does not weave when a large truck passes. There is no problem on winding mountain roads. Stability is not an issue. And has been stated so by many others.

If a DRW gives you that much more peace of mind. Great. But don't keep insisting it is mandatory for a satisfying towing experience. And of course, if the weight dictates a DRW that is another matter altogether.

BB_TX wrote:
There are those who keep insisting that you must have a dually for stability. Just ain't so. I have no stability issues at all with my F350 SRW and high profile 35' 5er even in high cross winds, passing trucks, and winding roads.

Unless you've driven a dually, you can't really compare because you have no basis for comparison. You may feel you're really stable, but with nothing to compare it to...

Most of the folks that say that they is no difference in stability with a SRW or a DRW have NEVER towed in windy conditions with a DRW.

Got to love one RV owners and experience.

Ken

BB_TX wrote:
There are those who keep insisting that you must have a dually for stability. Just ain't so. I have no stability issues at all with my F350 SRW and high profile 35' 5er even in high cross winds, passing trucks, and winding roads.

Just wondering if you have ever towed with a dually. I have had both and I can tell you that there is a very noticeable difference in stability with the dually. We also tow in a lot of steep, winding mountain passes and the dually makes towing a large fifth wheel enjoyable in these conditions. Our fiver has 4k lbs pin weight loaded and I appreciate the extra tire capacity on the rear of the truck while towing! One huge safety factor is in the case of a failure of a rear tire while towing.

Glad to hear you are happy with your SRW though.

There are those who keep insisting that you must have a dually for stability. Just ain't so. I have no stability issues at all with my F350 SRW and high profile 35' 5er even in high cross winds, passing trucks, and winding roads.

Coach-man wrote:
I have a Dodge 2500, and pull my Grand Design Solitude. I know I am pushing the limits of the 2500, and have been worried about high wind conditions. Today, we left PA, heading South, back home on I 81. Heavy cross winds, 30 plus MPH, with blowing snow. Yes I could feel the gusts, but had absolutley no problems going down the road. I managed to keep up to the speed limit. There was a post about black ice, that I constantly kept thinking about as I was driving down the road. But, again I felt confident driving the old Dodge!

Black Is is a dirty devil!!
What was the temps outside, you need to be watching near freezing. Road surface will look wet, but is actually a layer of glare ice.
It is most prevalent what local temps have been below freezing for sometime and the road surface is still very cold and then get moisture either through fog or light rain.

In my book time to park it! I will tow in fresh snow the colder the better, but Black Ice or freezing rain I am parking, until I can get to a place to stop SLOW DOWN! That and be very aware of bridges and overpasses.