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donnie144
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Oct 22, 2016

SRW traction versus a DRW

I'm currently towing a solitude 383 with an F350 srw. After dumping about 5k into tires wheels and suspension I'm really wishing I would have bought a DRW. So the question right now when backing the trailer up hill an a gravel driveway I need the truck in 4 wheel drive. I'm looking at getting a medium duty truck along the sport truck lines. With the dual rear wheel have any of you noticed better traction while backing? Ultimately we are upgrading just trying to figure out if I need to regrade or pave the driveway. Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated
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  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Oct 22, 2016
    donnie144 wrote:
    I'm looking at getting a medium duty truck along the sport truck lines.
    A sportchassis?

    It's difficult to say but off the top of my head no, I don't think duals have better traction. The SC weighs more than a pickup, and more sq inches on the ground, but as previous poster said, less weight/area.

    So.. I guess it's hard to say. I've never had my SC in such a situation.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Oct 22, 2016
    Pretty simple throw it in 4 low. If front tire grabbing is a concern get the BD front axle disconnect.

    With a load on in 2wd I would think the dually would have better traction. Nothing to back it up.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Oct 22, 2016
    Duals, will have less traction under those conditions, as you have less weight per sq in of tire on the ground. Chris

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