Dually as a daily driver

IdaD wrote:

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.

I stated that each truck has its limitations and its applications. I was also stating that there is still a big gap between a 3500SRW versus a 3500 Dually. It was stated the gap between those to were getting closer, I stated GVWR is quite a bit higher with Dually and the GCWR of the Dually far surpasses that of the 3500 SRW truck. That was all I was discussing.... Not the differences between a 3500 SRW and a 2500... I just stated each has their own application when it comes to towing.