Thank you very much to everyone. I'm not afraid to drive a dually daily, but can't say I really want to, nor did I ever see myself driving a dually. However, as I suspected and you have all identified...my primary concern is safety for my family while towing, of which is inherently dangerous and adds extra risks while on the road. I'm very comfortable driving large vehicles as I grew up on a farm, and I am comfortable pulling a trailer, albiet; I've never pulled anything like this before...so driving through cities/towns is a bit intimidating. The truck will be new when it comes time...I suspect like my last two and to match my wifes again...it'll be a Denali HD 3500...dually. Obviously beautiful truck, and comfortable. I would however, consider an airbag system...one to improve comfort/ride, but also safety, towing and handling. Anyone have experience with those? I've seen good fedback, and for roughly $2K...I can get a high quality front and rear system with pump, tank, and remote controls. Thoughts? The trailer we're looking at right now is the Fuzion 420...anyone have one? I wish the garage was a bit bigger, but something has to give and we like everything else...compromise you know. :) The wife is buying the camper...I'm buying the truck. :) AGain...thanks folks...you've all be very nice and very helpful. Have a great day. Mark
dedmiston wrote:
Hey Mark - I tow a toy hauler in the range that you're looking at. I wouldn't dream of towing it with less truck. This trailer is huge. The last thing I would want is to have to sweat the safety of an overloaded truck while pulling it.
Get the dually. I wondered how I would feel driving a dually as my daily driver. It's fine. Parking isn't an issue, especially in the newer models with the backup cameras. I stick it between the lines EVERY SINGLE TIME. And I get out and check after I park and if I missed my space I'll get back in and fix it. There's a Facebook group in my town where they post pictures of people who park like morons. It's my pledge to never see my picture on there.
It's easier to drive and park than I would have thought. And more importantly, towing is very comfortable. Don't chance it though. You dealer might not even let you off the lot if your truck is overweight. Even my sales guy made a point of asking me what I drove before he closed the deal.
Good luck. Come say Hello in the Toy Hauler forum.
