transamz9 wrote:
Lantley wrote:
transamz9 wrote:
Lantley wrote:
The difference in MPG is negligible 1 MPG at most.
Whatever the dually lacks in MPG's is returned via additional braking power.
DRW vs. SRW MPG's is really a non issue.
I still don't understand the braking thing. The brakes are the same on the SWR as the DRW trucks unless a model change. I have never ever been able to lock up my rear wheels on my srw trucks while towing.
The DRW simply gives you more tire surface on the ground which translates into more braking surface,(twice as much surface).
In the end the additional tires provide better braking.
It's not a matter of locking up the tires but a matter of a shorter stopping distance.
Imagine if Fred Flinstone could have stopped using 4 feet vs. 2!
My point is that the brake pads, rotors and hydraulic system does not have enough power to make two wheels slide with a load on it so how is two more wheels going to make you stop faster? If anything, the two extra wheels and fenders is more weight to stop. :S
Like many things on the forum.
We calculate,figure,wonder,hypothesize and imagine but none of this is a substitute for actual experience.
We draw firm conclusions based on everything except actual experience.
I have towed the same 10K trailer with both a dually and a SRW truck. The DRW truck stops significantly better.
If in doubt get your hands on a dually and give it a real life trial.