The never ending debate..SRW vs DRW
So I've been reading for days about this and have read mixed reviews on the topic all of which don't directly relate to my situation so I thought'd I'd ask someone with some experience towing. I j...
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Although I now have a DRW due to my payload, my SRW short bed extended cab never had stability issues pulling my tag 22' toy hauler or 20' enclosed trailer. The TH was close to 11.5k lbs and the enclosed was loaded at 6-8K lbs. The enclosed trailer was lighter, but it was towed on a 28" extension off the receiver. Neither of these pushed my 7k+ lb truck around when connected directly to receiver, but my truck was closer 12K lbs GVW when I towed with my extension.
I would look at front axle weight when loaded verses unloaded and front end alignment as to why your truck was squirmy when towing.
A DRW will be more stable than a stock SRW for two reasons, yet I don't feel rear track width is one of them:
1. Stiffer suspension in a DRW
2. Twice as much sidewall stiffness in a DRW
Both of these differences can be addressed on a SRW so that it tows as well as a DRW but the cost can only be justified if you already own a SRW and plan to keep it for a number years.
I would look at front axle weight when loaded verses unloaded and front end alignment as to why your truck was squirmy when towing.
A DRW will be more stable than a stock SRW for two reasons, yet I don't feel rear track width is one of them:
1. Stiffer suspension in a DRW
2. Twice as much sidewall stiffness in a DRW
Both of these differences can be addressed on a SRW so that it tows as well as a DRW but the cost can only be justified if you already own a SRW and plan to keep it for a number years.
