โMar-20-2017 07:34 AM
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โMar-20-2017 02:01 PM
IdaD wrote:
Some of you guys seem to be compensating for shortcomings elsewhere...
There's no need at all for a DRW for OP's trailer, especially if you're talking about a newer diesel SRW truck. If you want one just because or you expect to up-size in the future then by all means go for it, but don't do it out of some perceived need.
โMar-20-2017 01:58 PM
โMar-20-2017 01:26 PM
mkirsch wrote:The dually also inspires quite a bit of "truck envy" in parking lots and campgrounds. One of the nice things about having an F450 chassis cab with custom hauler bed is that I almost always win the "who's truck is bigger" contest. ๐
It's been my experience that the dually intimidates other drivers.
โMar-20-2017 01:19 PM
โMar-20-2017 01:10 PM
JIMNLIN wrote:I just bought my 2014 Rockwood 8289ws which is 8408lbs dry, with a GVWR of 9878lbs. Currently I tow it with a 2003 2500HD Duramax. The truck is a short bed, extended cab, so about as short as one can get. It handles fine when its not windy at 70mph, but in turn on a windy day it makes me a bit nervous. To answer the question, is the fifth wheel set up properly and weight distributed properly? Yes. And please don't say I shouldn't be towing over 65mph. I know I know. I just feel like the fifth wheel owns the truck when I'm driving, and I don't like that feeling.
I have a '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins Quad cab short bed and pull a 11200 lb 5th wheel trailer. This combo tows like its on rails.
My son had a '02 2500 Z71 chevy Dmax/A crew cab short bed and now a new '16 same truck. Both trucks pulled a 12860 lb 3 slide 5th wheel trailer. Both trucks/same trailer also tows like its on rails.
Some thing isn't right with the truck or trailer especially that lightweight trailer.
In some cases tires can cause a tracking issue...or the wrong width wheels for the tire....or a tire with large lugs and voids...or just big way over size tires.
Also bias ply tires on the trailer won't track the tow vehicle with radial tires and can cause handling issues. And of course wrong load range tire on the trailer such as a E tire in place of a C load range tire. Too much pressure can balloon the tires tread and not enough pressure can cause the trailer to sway like a drunk hog on ice.
Now if you just want a DRW truck then by all means get the white one.
โMar-20-2017 12:56 PM
I just bought my 2014 Rockwood 8289ws which is 8408lbs dry, with a GVWR of 9878lbs. Currently I tow it with a 2003 2500HD Duramax. The truck is a short bed, extended cab, so about as short as one can get. It handles fine when its not windy at 70mph, but in turn on a windy day it makes me a bit nervous. To answer the question, is the fifth wheel set up properly and weight distributed properly? Yes. And please don't say I shouldn't be towing over 65mph. I know I know. I just feel like the fifth wheel owns the truck when I'm driving, and I don't like that feeling.
โMar-20-2017 12:30 PM
โMar-20-2017 11:51 AM
Bergy464 wrote:
donn0128 and Stefonius are very accurate in my opinion. I pulled a 24' bumper pull toy hauler with a crew cab long bed one ton SRW, pulled very nice. I now pull a 42' toy hauler with a one ton dually. I will say the dually is more stable with a bigger camper then the smaller with SRW.
That said, if it's a daily driver for your set up I think I would go SRW, if not a daily driver I would go DRW for stability. I love my dually and love the way it handles what it pulls. As others have said, the longer the tow vehicle the more stable you will be, especially with SRW.
Hope you find a good fit.
โMar-20-2017 11:48 AM
Stefonius wrote:
SRW trucks are so friendly! When I'm out with the RV in even moderate winds, all the SRW trucks wag their tails at us as though they're happy to see us on the road. My DRW doesn't acknowledge them. No matter how windy it is, my dually refuses to wiggle its butt even a little bit in return. I suppose that's mighty unfriendly, but it sure feels safe.
As for fuel economy, two extra tires in the back don't mean a whole lot when the real problem is the giant whale nose of the fifth wheel . It's like towing a sailboat against the breeze.
As for width, if the mirrors fit, the hips fit. Drive-thrus are a bit challenging, but at my age and weight I probably shouldn't be eating any food that has to be unwrapped after shouting the order into a plastic clown-head. I also tend to park in the back of parking lots and walk farther to the store. I guess in that respect, my dually is trying to keep me healthy!
โMar-20-2017 11:31 AM
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โMar-20-2017 10:43 AM
Stefonius wrote:
SRW trucks are so friendly! When I'm out with the RV in even moderate winds, all the SRW trucks wag their tails at us as though they're happy to see us on the road. My DRW doesn't acknowledge them. No matter how windy it is, my dually refuses to wiggle its butt even a little bit in return. I suppose that's mighty unfriendly, but it sure feels safe.
As for fuel economy, two extra tires in the back don't mean a whole lot when the real problem is the giant whale nose of the fifth wheel . It's like towing a sailboat against the breeze.
As for width, if the mirrors fit, the hips fit. Drive-thrus are a bit challenging, but at my age and weight I probably shouldn't be eating any food that has to be unwrapped after shouting the order into a plastic clown-head. I also tend to park in the back of parking lots and walk farther to the store. I guess in that respect, my dually is trying to keep me healthy!