Do I need a DRW truck?

Mello Mike wrote:

rooney77 wrote:
How's a dually limit where you can go? It's really not that much wider than the camper itself. I'm not trying to argue or anything, I just don't see that extra couple of inches making that big of a difference. If it's that tight a trail then chances are you're risking damage to the camper itself as well. Am I missing something?

The general consensus is that the dually is less adept at off-roading that the SRW truck. Not only are they wider in the hips, but they also have a wider turning radius. They also don't have the traction capabilities that a SRW truck has (DRW's do float better over certain surfaces like loose sand though). The big negative, however, is that jagged rocks can get stuck in between the tires which can slice through sidewalls. These disadvantages are why nearly all extreme off-road RVs have SRWs.

Dually's do provide superior stability for heavy loads. No comparison. IMHO, where you intend to travel and camp plays a big role in what type of rear to get. If you intend on staying on the asphalt, then the DRW is the way to go. If you intend on going off-road, then I'd go with the SRW.

At least in my neck of the woods I totally agree with what Mike has already mentioned, Dually's pick up rocks between the two back tires and that can lead to tire failure if you don't get them out. Virtually ALL of your expedition types and military vehicles that go offroad utilize SRW (Earthroamers, Global Expedition, Tiger, etc.).

If you're serious about boondocking then your camper won't be one of the wider one's. If my truck will go through the space, my camper is going through the same width. Well, maybe that explains the desert pinstriping on both truck and camper! :B

It goes back to what you want from your truck and camper and what your priorities are.