2012 F350 SRW Crew Cab to tow Top Gun Yes or No
11-16-2011, 11:46 AM
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The issues I felt was not from a spongy rear suspension but from sway on the road over certain speeds. It feels like there's not enough rubber on the road.
I realize the burban has a shorter wheelbase than a fullsize SRW 3500 Chevy and it probably tows better with a full size bed but the suspension of a 2500 burban and a 2500 silverado is essentially the same.
I've been looking around for the right deal on a truck and would rather not have a dually so that's why I'm paying attention to this thread. But, I want to make the right decision and not regret it later if I find the deal I'm looking for wanting to stroke the check.
I realize the burban has a shorter wheelbase than a fullsize SRW 3500 Chevy and it probably tows better with a full size bed but the suspension of a 2500 burban and a 2500 silverado is essentially the same.
I've been looking around for the right deal on a truck and would rather not have a dually so that's why I'm paying attention to this thread. But, I want to make the right decision and not regret it later if I find the deal I'm looking for wanting to stroke the check.
Sway can be affected by improperly inflated tires, improper hitch height/style, trailer set up, etc.
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11-16-2011, 11:50 AM
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A dually also does not help with stability since the trailer pivits on the hitch ball. The trailer in turn controls the stability. Same with a gooseneck.
Again, a dually is for PAYLOAD. None of these boats in question have enough tongue weight tag or gooseneck to even come close to maxing out a SRW payload
Again, a dually is for PAYLOAD. None of these boats in question have enough tongue weight tag or gooseneck to even come close to maxing out a SRW payload
11-16-2011, 12:00 PM
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Another misconception is that a dually has a lot more rubber on the road since it has 6 tires.
But, dually tires are so narrow that a SRW truck has about the same amount of rubber on the road. Plus a SRW has room to upgrade tires where a dually does not since the tires will rub together, and do not try to say wheel spacers are safe!
But, dually tires are so narrow that a SRW truck has about the same amount of rubber on the road. Plus a SRW has room to upgrade tires where a dually does not since the tires will rub together, and do not try to say wheel spacers are safe!
11-16-2011, 01:41 PM
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11-16-2011, 02:05 PM
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I have an F350 Crew, long bed, 4x4, gasser, DRW. Only because that's the deal I found. I would have preferred a SRW at time of purchase. I have towed my 34' with both DRW and SRW. I agree with what Offsorex said BUT I'm about 2K lighter. Don't really care to have a third vehicle that doesn't get used very much, but since it is a spare vehicle, why not make it a dually? (In my case anyway)
Also have electric trailer brakes that stop the truck....not the other way around.
Also have electric trailer brakes that stop the truck....not the other way around.
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11-16-2011, 02:30 PM
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11-16-2011, 02:48 PM
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Regarding the amount of rubber on the road. A dually has about 13" of rubber on the road in the rear, where as a single has about 8". I would call that a noticable difference. Regarding stabillity. 4 tires have a combined latteral stiffness that is higher than 2 tires. That will create better control. I'm no expert, but that makes sense to me.
I guess each has their preference.
I guess each has their preference.
11-16-2011, 03:30 PM
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Regarding the amount of rubber on the road. A dually has about 13" of rubber on the road in the rear, where as a single has about 8". I would call that a noticable difference. Regarding stabillity. 4 tires have a combined latteral stiffness that is higher than 2 tires. That will create better control. I'm no expert, but that makes sense to me.
I guess each has their preference.
I guess each has their preference.
You will only notice latteral stiffness while hauling PAYLOAD like a slide in camper, not while a trailer is pivoting on the ball.
I am towing today and watching my 50' gooseneck (weighing about 19,000lbs trailer and 25,000lbs GVW) pivot side to side while my SRW truck stays level and happy.
11-16-2011, 05:07 PM
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I have accumulated many miles towing various pieces of equipment and sizes of boats, but this was my first year with a dually and I am glad I went dually.
No side sway, rolling over and being pushed on the highway.
No white nuckle driving.
Would I buy a dually again, absolutely!!
No side sway, rolling over and being pushed on the highway.
No white nuckle driving.
Would I buy a dually again, absolutely!!
11-16-2011, 05:24 PM
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Another misconception is that a dually has a lot more rubber on the road since it has 6 tires.
But, dually tires are so narrow that a SRW truck has about the same amount of rubber on the road. Plus a SRW has room to upgrade tires where a dually does not since the tires will rub together, and do not try to say wheel spacers are safe!
But, dually tires are so narrow that a SRW truck has about the same amount of rubber on the road. Plus a SRW has room to upgrade tires where a dually does not since the tires will rub together, and do not try to say wheel spacers are safe!
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