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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You can see what I tow and with a SRW from my sig at the bottom. A dually is not always necessary. A newer SRW will tow what you already have with ease and be stable. My setup, I can and do cruise all day comfortably as long as other traffic isn't acting stupid. :)
Some things to consider before getting a newer truck.
Check the tires on your truck. Maybe adding an even higher rated tire or different brand/tread can make a real difference.
Slow down. Towing over 70 just sucks fuel anyways. :)
Check and change your shocks.
Get a set of airbags or helper springs.
Check your tire inflation. When I first bought this trailer and was towing it home, we encountered huge wind gusts and things were squirrelly.. So I checked my tires and sure enough, they were far below max pressure for towing. Once I inflated them back to normal, it was a night and day difference.
But then again, a new truck already has all that and fancy bells and whistles too!
Some things to consider before getting a newer truck.
Check the tires on your truck. Maybe adding an even higher rated tire or different brand/tread can make a real difference.
Slow down. Towing over 70 just sucks fuel anyways. :)
Check and change your shocks.
Get a set of airbags or helper springs.
Check your tire inflation. When I first bought this trailer and was towing it home, we encountered huge wind gusts and things were squirrelly.. So I checked my tires and sure enough, they were far below max pressure for towing. Once I inflated them back to normal, it was a night and day difference.
But then again, a new truck already has all that and fancy bells and whistles too!
