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loverving45
Explorer
Dec 20, 2020

Towing with a dually or single?need help please

Hello, I have a 39’ fifth wheel 4 slides, , 14000 pound, and am about to buy a pick up to tow it. Everyone tells me to buy regular pickup , not a dually. They say the regular single rear wheel is en...
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BB_TX
Nomad
Dec 20, 2020
The tow and payload ratings of the trucks keep going up almost yearly. New trucks, SRW and DRW, are far more capable than just a few years ago. A newer single rear wheel (SRW) will be fine for that trailer. But check the ratings for the truck you are looking at. Depending on configuration the ratings can vary a lot for the same year, same model truck depending on cab, bed, engine, drive train, etc.

As far as brand, what YOU like best. All three are great, dependable, and capable trucks.

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