Truck contemplations....
I have two trucks. I am getting tired of an excess fleet of vehicles - one as a daily driver and the truck camper hauler. I've contemplated going to an SRW truck for camper hauling duties. The 20...
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I moved from a SRW to a DRW primarily because I no longer needed the SRW and could get by with a DRW. If you go to a SRW, a couple of things to keep in mind. The SBCC is about as bad as it gets. That is, the TC is as far as possible from the front wheels and over a concentrated area since you'll also have overhang. To maximize the performance, I'd go with a Extended cab long bed.
That being said, you get the best of both worlds by having both. You will compromise if you go to a SRW. I was fine, but it also meant that I had to pay more attention to what I was carrying even down to deciding if I carried a full water tank or not. I can't say it is a night and day difference if you go to 19.5s, better shocks, and stable loads or extended bump stops. But, I did that.
The DRW I have now has way more tire capacity. I will say my DW likes the DRW better and especially likes the CC for putting stuff in the back. It's also got a nicer interior, geared differently, and turns way tighter since it is a F450.
That being said, you get the best of both worlds by having both. You will compromise if you go to a SRW. I was fine, but it also meant that I had to pay more attention to what I was carrying even down to deciding if I carried a full water tank or not. I can't say it is a night and day difference if you go to 19.5s, better shocks, and stable loads or extended bump stops. But, I did that.
The DRW I have now has way more tire capacity. I will say my DW likes the DRW better and especially likes the CC for putting stuff in the back. It's also got a nicer interior, geared differently, and turns way tighter since it is a F450.
