Are Dually Extension Brackets Unsafe?
When I thought I had it figured out, now this... Everyone is saying to get the biggest truck you can. Because even if you don't need it now you may want to upgrade to a heavier truck camper in the ...
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It would be ridiculous to get an inadequate truck for the job over these minor considerations.
The statement about dually brackets is a total myth. Just plain ignorant and stupid. Dually brackets lock into position with very coarse square teeth that are held in place by the weight of the camper. They're not going anywhere. It's no more dangerous to camp on jacks with dually brackets than without. If the camper falls over, you had bigger problems to begin with.
Yes, the truck is wider. So what? A good driver can park a dually anywhere a full size car will fit. If you don't feel comfortable, just park farther out. A little extra walking will do you good.
Traction on snow and ice can be an issue. In addition to the PSI issue mentioned above, an SRW's front wheels clear a path for the rear wheels to be down on a better traction surface. A DRW's front and rear wheels do not line up, so each wheel is up on top of the mud/snow, cutting its own path. Two ruts vs. six ruts.
The traction is the only legit problem in this discussion, but it is only an issue in extreme conditions, and it can be overcome with simple dead weight in the bed of the truck.
The statement about dually brackets is a total myth. Just plain ignorant and stupid. Dually brackets lock into position with very coarse square teeth that are held in place by the weight of the camper. They're not going anywhere. It's no more dangerous to camp on jacks with dually brackets than without. If the camper falls over, you had bigger problems to begin with.
Yes, the truck is wider. So what? A good driver can park a dually anywhere a full size car will fit. If you don't feel comfortable, just park farther out. A little extra walking will do you good.
Traction on snow and ice can be an issue. In addition to the PSI issue mentioned above, an SRW's front wheels clear a path for the rear wheels to be down on a better traction surface. A DRW's front and rear wheels do not line up, so each wheel is up on top of the mud/snow, cutting its own path. Two ruts vs. six ruts.
The traction is the only legit problem in this discussion, but it is only an issue in extreme conditions, and it can be overcome with simple dead weight in the bed of the truck.
