Dually as a daily driver
I've been casually looking for a 2014 - 2016 used TV, and leaning towards the RAM 3500 SRW. I recently came across a 2014 with less than 7k miles and great price that has everything I want, except it...
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NC Hauler wrote:ksss wrote:
If you need the capacity of a DRW to pull your trailer than absolutely get one. If you don't need the extra capacity of a DRW then why get one? Two more tires to buy, and being a gas I think it will impact MPG more than the same combo would in a diesel. I have both 3500 DRW and 3500 SRW and I prefer the SRW for everyday driving. The DRW shines when it is hooked to a heavy trailer. However the capacities of todays SRW pickups with improved suspension, and tire/axle combos have in my view closed the gap considerably.
Definitely closing the gap, but the 3500 DRW truck has it's limitations just like a 3500 SRW, just like a 2500, just like a 1500....they all work well when used in their capacities and applications.
As far as closing the gap, There's still a pretty good gap between GVWR's, and even a wider gap when it comes to GCWR, between a 3500 SRW and the Dually.
By all means, do not purchase a Dually if you don't need one, but IF you DO need one, best not cutting corners on a TV.
On current models I'd argue that there's actually a much greater difference between a DRW 3500 and a SRW 3500 than there is between a SRW 3500 and a 2500. In the latter case the only difference is the rear spring setup, and if desired you can address that with aftermarket suspension options and create a SRW 3500 in all but name only.
