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irollman
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Oct 07, 2018

Truck Question - duallie or single?

I'm considering purchasing a 5th wheel to replace my Class A. It would be a full-timer rig, so it won't be hauled a lot. But I'd end up using the truck as a daily driver, or mostly so. Looking to get a 1-ton, as I'm looking for a more comfy 5er, which means bigger.

So, would a rear end with single wheels do OK, or is that a real no no, and should I go duallie?
  • Get the specs for the trailer you want first....unless you are simply trying to justify getting a dually...then follow the advice of the people who tell you to get a dually if you are pulling a pop up.
  • Cummins12V98 wrote:
    When things go to **** a Dually will be the one you want.



    same thinking for me

    chevman
  • Dually
    And you won't have to second guess if you find a 15k fiver that you love.
  • 2oldman, thanks, those were interesting reads. As one of the posts said, it's all about math. I'm an engineer, so that should make the decision making process easier for me.

    Thanks!
  • Buy or select the TT or 5er first then match a TV to it. May be SRW and may not.
  • It all depends on the total weight and loaded pin weight of the 5er and the tow rating and payload rating of the truck. Payload ratings of pickups have increased a lot over the years. And an SRW can adequately and safely tow a large 5er. But at some point the pin weight will dictate a DRW. Do your homework and check trailer and truck numbers carefully. An SRW tows a 5er very well and stable if the numbers are right. But a DRW is needed if the weight gets too heavy.
  • Go dually. I've had both. Bigger the trailer, the bigger the truck