DRW vs SRW

thomas201 wrote:
When you drop your trailer, do you play in the mud? DRW are no darn good in the mud. You cannot drop into the ruts from SRW vehicles, and if you climb out then most likely you will bump the trees because of the distance you have to offset.

Then when you get back to the hard roads, you need to check for rocks between the duals. Ever see fenders with holes from the inside? Prying rocks out of dual wheels, with fenders, is a dirty job with plenty of cussing.

Just a thought for those of us who play in the mud. Now if the wife would go for a truck camper, I could bring the 48 CJ2A and the truck could sport dual wheels.

For those like you that want to use their TV for off roading SRW is the ticket for sure. BUT too many think they can tow a 5er at their trucks "RATED" towing capacity. That simply is not the case in most applications.

klr650goldwing wrote:
Thanks everyone. We appreciate ALL of your comments very much. Pretty sure we are good to go here. Next truck will be a DRW!

You won't regret it!

When you drop your trailer, do you play in the mud? DRW are no darn good in the mud. You cannot drop into the ruts from SRW vehicles, and if you climb out then most likely you will bump the trees because of the distance you have to offset.

Then when you get back to the hard roads, you need to check for rocks between the duals. Ever see fenders with holes from the inside? Prying rocks out of dual wheels, with fenders, is a dirty job with plenty of cussing.

Just a thought for those of us who play in the mud. Now if the wife would go for a truck camper, I could bring the 48 CJ2A and the truck could sport dual wheels.

philh wrote:

Me Again wrote:
I have the best reason to not have a duallie, DW does not want one!

I feel your pain

DW drives ours all the time! DD has a 2004 CC LB DRW to pull her two horse trailers. One about 20’ and the other just over 30’ keep in mind that 30’ tows like a 40’ 5er RV.

blofgren wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
Some have 18000 lb or larger fivers and need a dually. Some have large egos and need a dually. Others think a dually has something to offer over a SRW truck for a small trailer and therefore buy a dually. Its surprising there is anyone left for a SRW.

Nothing to do with ego here; I've pulled with both and there is a noticeable difference in stability with the dually. :B

Yes, this makes sense. If someone is a little unstable I can see why he might buy a dually to tow a 5ver under 16k.:)

Me Again wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

blofgren wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
Some have 18000 lb or larger fivers and need a dually. Some have large egos and need a dually. Others think a dually has something to offer over a SRW truck for a small trailer and therefore buy a dually. Its surprising there is anyone left for a SRW.

Nothing to do with ego here; I've pulled with both and there is a noticeable difference in stability with the dually.

Plus, here in BC it is illegal to be over the GVWR of your vehicle; I don't think I could stay under the GVWR of a SRW truck with all of the stuff we carry, especially when going for 3 weeks. As others in the thread have said, I like not having to worry about taking extra wood, water, work out weights, etc. :B

I agree with Blofgren, I think the one with the ego is those that think it fine to try to carry a 15,000#+ 5er with a SRW. Even with the current higher GVWR on SRW there is a point only having one tire on each side of an axle with 7,000#+ on it is just not wise. Just because a SRW has a 4,500# payload doesn’t mean you can carry passengers and stuff and a 4,000# pin.

And yet you towed for years with a SRW 2nd Gen way over it's rating, just like I did. Note, without an issue. My 2015 SRW is 3 times the truck that my 2001.5 was, is more ways than one.

While that is true, with our 2001 Ram 2500 we were 1,700# over GVWR, but still about 300# under the 6,084# rear axle at about 5,800#, this was on tires rated at 3,415# ea. or 6,830# for the pair. That is only 85% of tire capacity, a very good buffer.
Well I will say my DD’s 2004 Ram 3500 DRW is three times the truck the 2001 was. That truck has a fully boxed frame front to rear and 12,300# GVWR.
Our 2016 Ram 3500 CC LB is about four times the truck the 2001 was stronger fully boxed frame front to rear, and the very powerful 6.7 HO with Aisin.

Me Again wrote:
I have the best reason to not have a duallie, DW does not want one!

I feel your pain

Thanks everyone. We appreciate ALL of your comments very much. Pretty sure we are good to go here. Next truck will be a DRW!

rhagfo wrote:

blofgren wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
Some have 18000 lb or larger fivers and need a dually. Some have large egos and need a dually. Others think a dually has something to offer over a SRW truck for a small trailer and therefore buy a dually. Its surprising there is anyone left for a SRW.

Nothing to do with ego here; I've pulled with both and there is a noticeable difference in stability with the dually.

Plus, here in BC it is illegal to be over the GVWR of your vehicle; I don't think I could stay under the GVWR of a SRW truck with all of the stuff we carry, especially when going for 3 weeks. As others in the thread have said, I like not having to worry about taking extra wood, water, work out weights, etc. :B

I agree with Blofgren, I think the one with the ego is those that think it fine to try to carry a 15,000#+ 5er with a SRW. Even with the current higher GVWR on SRW there is a point only having one tire on each side of an axle with 7,000#+ on it is just not wise. Just because a SRW has a 4,500# payload doesn’t mean you can carry passengers and stuff and a 4,000# pin.

And yet you towed for years with a SRW 2nd Gen way over it's rating, just like I did. Note, without an issue. My 2015 SRW is 3 times the truck that my 2001.5 was, is more ways than one.

blofgren wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
Some have 18000 lb or larger fivers and need a dually. Some have large egos and need a dually. Others think a dually has something to offer over a SRW truck for a small trailer and therefore buy a dually. Its surprising there is anyone left for a SRW.

Nothing to do with ego here; I've pulled with both and there is a noticeable difference in stability with the dually.

Plus, here in BC it is illegal to be over the GVWR of your vehicle; I don't think I could stay under the GVWR of a SRW truck with all of the stuff we carry, especially when going for 3 weeks. As others in the thread have said, I like not having to worry about taking extra wood, water, work out weights, etc. :B

I agree with Blofgren, I think the one with the ego is those that think it fine to try to carry a 15,000#+ 5er with a SRW. Even with the current higher GVWR on SRW there is a point only having one tire on each side of an axle with 7,000#+ on it is just not wise. Just because a SRW has a 4,500# payload doesn’t mean you can carry passengers and stuff and a 4,000# pin.