Handling comparison: SRW vs DRW at GVW
I don’t think anyone would argue that a DRW is more stable at carrying a TC but let’s hear some thoughts when comparing “apples to apples” For example let’s assume trucks are both new Ram 3500 4x4 di...
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I used to carry an 11' camper on a 2007 Chevy reg cab 3500 SRW longbed. Ready to camp I was at 11,400 pounds on a truck's whose GVWR was 9,900, 15% over GVWR. After a couple years I put the exact same camper on a 2005 Chevy crew cab dually longed. Ready to camp I was at 13,100 pounds on a truck's whose GVWR was 11,400 pounds, also 15% over the GVWR. The first trip on the dually, as soon as I pulled across the bump from my gravel driveway onto the road, I noticed less bounce and sway. Just driving into town to get propane it was so much more stable I could hardly believe it. the difference was very noticeable.
If you want to carry a heavy TC get a dually. There just isn't anything better.
If you want to carry a heavy TC get a dually. There just isn't anything better.
