Towing > 40ft - drw vs srw?

[NCRugRat]

I have a triple axle toy hauler with a top weight of 18k pounds. Four years ago I research the heck out of the type of tow vehicle to get and decided on a drw. I ended up with a 2009 F-450, but unfortunately someone decided to pull out in front of me last week and it totaled my truck. Now I’m in the market again and it’s just hard to find a good drw for a good price. I am still leaning towards a drw, but maybe it’s overkill. I notice a lot of people towing similar or larger campers with srw 350 or 3500s. My question is for those people - do you feel safe or wish you had gone with a drw? How about any sway? I do mostly flat towing with very little mountains. I appreciate any comments and it sucks to have to look for a new truck. My F-450 was solid.

[TakingThe5th]

That is a bummer! Hope you find another good one. I would stay with a DRW.

[ScottG]

No question for a rig that size, DRW.

[Lwiddis]

“I notice a lot of people towing similar or larger campers with srw 350 or 3500s” An absolutely terrible way to make a decision...what others are doing.

“do you feel safe or wish...” Rare will be the person who doesn’t “feel safe” in their rig. Rarer still will be the one that tells you they are not “safe.”

[Halmfamily]

I've had both a SRW and DRW towing our 14600 lb fifth wheel and prefer the DRW hands down. The DRW offers better stability and a much more comfortable and relaxing ride.