2017 dually vs mid 2000 dually comparisons?

jbc28 wrote:

Denny & Jami wrote:

jbc28 wrote:
I'm curious to hear from folks who have upgraded to a current model dually. I'm hoping to avoid a brand war thread just honest opinions of where/how the new models are improved...specifically for towing heavy.

Unloaded performance isn't much a concern for me since I have a daily driver. My truck isn't generally used unless we are travelling or making deliveries for our business. I pull a 16k 40' toyhauler now. We do a few 1100 mile (round) trips to Disney each year, plus local trips. I'm really wanting to make a long trip out west in the next 2 years. I just don't see making that trip in our current truck as very relaxing.

I'm considering any of the big 3 duallys or maybe a F450 at the moment. New truck will be 4x4, CC, upper level trim, outfitted with a flatbed.

I just want to get an idea of what to expect after dropping $$$ on a new one. Thanks.

I upgraded from a 2000 F350 DRW to a 2013 F350 DRW in 2013 and the increased load compacity and towing rating was noticed the first time we towed with it, the empty ride was a little stiffer but nothing we couldn't live with.

Denny

Thanks for the info. I bet it was hard saying goodbye to that 7.3.