Advantages of a dually
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What is the advantage of having a dually over a srw truck. I have a 29 Fountain (9,500 - 10,000lbs best real world guest with gas, trailer, etc) and a 3500 srw diesel would be more then enough to tow it realistically, but what are the real world advantages of the DRW?
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For that boat, no advantage.
For something bigger the DRW will just keep the road sway down and puts more rubber on the ground in the event of a braking/handling issue.
For something bigger the DRW will just keep the road sway down and puts more rubber on the ground in the event of a braking/handling issue.
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Had a 31 Formula and a 3/4 ton truck......did OK but not great. Bought a 38 Formula. Towing down the highway anytime anything passed by the truck would sway all over the place. I'd get to the ramp and already be sweating from the drive. Bought a dually.....75 on cruise control and don't worry about tractor trailers passing me or me passing them now. Pulling power basically the same, sway GREATLY improved, "OH CHIT" stopping ability also greatly improved.
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As stated, having the training wheels is all about stability.
I'll hook up to just about anything, towed our 5th wheel at about 12,500 12 feet tall, absolutely no issues.
The boat is probably weighing in around 14K on the trailer totally full, pulls like a dream.
If I had to use it as a daily driver it would get old in a hurry though, parking in regular lots can be a pain, mainly because I like to stay clear of all the idiots.
I'll hook up to just about anything, towed our 5th wheel at about 12,500 12 feet tall, absolutely no issues.
The boat is probably weighing in around 14K on the trailer totally full, pulls like a dream.
If I had to use it as a daily driver it would get old in a hurry though, parking in regular lots can be a pain, mainly because I like to stay clear of all the idiots.
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For parking lots around malls I park way away from everyone and take two spaces, hell four if I can. I don't mine the walk, good for me. For the small lots I just try to make the best of it with one spot if I absolutely HAVE to.
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As stated, having the training wheels is all about stability.
I'll hook up to just about anything, towed our 5th wheel at about 12,500 12 feet tall, absolutely no issues.
The boat is probably weighing in around 14K on the trailer totally full, pulls like a dream.
If I had to use it as a daily driver it would get old in a hurry though, parking in regular lots can be a pain, mainly because I like to stay clear of all the idiots.
I'll hook up to just about anything, towed our 5th wheel at about 12,500 12 feet tall, absolutely no issues.
The boat is probably weighing in around 14K on the trailer totally full, pulls like a dream.
If I had to use it as a daily driver it would get old in a hurry though, parking in regular lots can be a pain, mainly because I like to stay clear of all the idiots.
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Besides more rubber on the ground you usually get a bigger rear end, brakes, springs. I'll never own a srw truck again. I've had duallies since 2000. They really don't cost much more. Buy a big truck now, you won't have to upgrade later.
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