Do I REALLY need a dually?

Flatbed Fred wrote:
I searched the forums and the answers I'm reading pertain to towing capacity. Having a truck camper SIT on a rig is more about hauling, right?

I'm looking at used Ford and Chevy F-350/3500 4x4 diesel trucks.

I don't plan to buy a camper with a slide out.
This will be my first camper and I want to keep things as simple as possible without going TOO small.

I realize a dually will provide more stability ... but do I really NEED one?

I plan to drive all year for two years which will include Winter Camping. Those hips make parking more difficult and I'm not sure if they help or not in sand, mud, and snow. (I suppose they would...)

Then, there's the extra cost of tires Vs. the added safety should one rear tire blow while driving.

So the heart of the question is...
Given I will not be hauling the heaviest camper, and I will not have a slide-out... do I really need a dually truck?

The answer is no, as long as you know the limits.
I'd suggest seriously shopping and looking at the camper FIRST.

It is all about the numbers, GVW, axle ratings, wheel and tire ratings. If you stay light enough on the camper you can easily make it work.

Will a dually handle any camper better than a SRW, yes.
Needed, no.

Note that I am on my third dually but we have a big heavy camper and tow heavy at the same time. :)