Dual Rear or Single Rear Wheels on Tow Truck?

rhagfo wrote:

Golden_HVAC wrote:
Hi,

It seems like the single rear wheel F-350 has enough cargo capacity for a larger fifth wheel, and does not require the extra wide fenders that tend to get hit by things.

You can also check the new GMC 3500 SRW, they have a higher GVWR than the prior years. It might also meet your needs.

For a 14,000 pound fifth wheel, then you would guess about 20% hitch weight, or about 2800 pounds. Then the hitch weight is about 150 - 200 pounds. You can figure the weight of passengers, dog and firewood, then add that to the 3,000 pounds or so for the trailer.

The problem is until you have the heavier trailer, the truck can ride like a lumber wagon, until you load it up to 2,200 pounds or more. Most travel trailers are well under 1,400 pounds hitch weight, and you will tow yours fine, even with lightly tightened weight distribution hitch.

Fred.

^^^ I would say not good advice ^^^^
If you plan on going larger in the future, and don't replace your TV every two years, because it is out of style, or it is getting OLD, then go with the 3500 DRW. It is your choice, right now the Dmax/Allison is not a bad choice. Personally I would (for me) stick to a Cummins. Just wondering are you brand loyal, even so give the Cummins a try, you might be surprised!
Buying a diesel is an investment, yes they cost $8k to $10K more out the door new, but the resale value of a good used diesel retains a large percentage of those $$$$. Once you have towed with one you will likely never go back to gas.
Current;y fuel cost is only about 10 percent more than gas, and towing mileage for the same result is about 30 to 60 percent better. You still need to run about 120K miles to get pay back on the $$$, but the payback in towing power is immediate!