Pickup truck tow vehicle stability tests

wnjj wrote:

Huntindog wrote:

Bedlam wrote:
Maybe some us had really well performing SRW's that the delta between them and DRW is not that much. My F250 with modified suspension and 19.5" wheels did extremely well with the weight it hauled plus towing weight behind it. Now that I have DRW, the biggest change I feel is how the heavier stock spring pack handles the same weight verses my modified suspension.

So now we are talking about modified trucks?

SO SPEND SOME MONEY ON YOUR DUALLY AND MODIFY IT!!

Oh thats right, there is no need.:B

You missed the point completely. His point was the suspension system on the DRW is the primary reason why they "feel" more stable. Unless you're actually to the point of almost rolling your rig, the width isn't so important. A wider stance just means less force is needed at the tire(s) to prevent tilting. A strong single tire at a narrow stance can certainly resist tilting as well as a weaker one(s) at a wide stance but most would not like riding on that firm of a tire.

So if you have the same wheels and tires on both trucks, all with same air pressure, where those that put your analogy, ??? It's not JUST the suspension....the WIDER WIDTH of the truck will stabilize what is setting above it, (very basic physics).. It's not OBVIOUS "tilting", it's cornering and less sway with what is setting over the truck, which help the rest of the 5er track a little better....It's not like the difference in "night" and "day", it's just enough difference with a heavier, high profile 5er, towing on mountainous, curvy roads that one would tell a difference....I did, and it wasn't because I "wanted to believe it"...it is what it is and the MAJORITY of the people that normally reply to these post will agree with what I've said... The majority, and I said majority, that have actually owned and towed with both will agree that the dually offers a more stable towing experience, (and some, like me have been able to compare towing the same unit over the same terrain to see and feel it first hand..not just hear say, one way or the other).

Do the search on this forum or any other camping forum and see what you come up with. Or do a Poll on this forum...