When you need a Dually to tow an RV!
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Anyone want to see me tow a 10,500lb travel trailer with no sway control or weight distribution hitch in high winds? Ford says I can with the 3" Receiver on my truck..
Big Truck Big RV if you have a way to do it...why wouldn’t you? If you can test the truck you own with various methods, by all means man go for it. I’ll watch, but who am I kidding I always do.
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When did Ford gain the ability to grant exemptions from Newtonian physics?
Please do, in Australia, we only have mid-size utes and all manufacturers have upped tow ratings to 3500kg and all travel trailer ( caravan ) makers are building to that limit. It is becoming crazy here with everyone on the limit. Rams are sold here but conversion cost and taxes make the two expensive for most.
Ernest Hemingway: well played, well played...... doesn't mean I won't do it though😂
Big Truck Big RV another great video. I am a long time truck owner and Excursion owner and fan. I got the itch for a new Super Duty , watched your video , SD 250 6.2 gas v8 and bought almost the same vehicle! At first I was hot for a diesel but saw the high difference in price and changed my mind. I wonder if they use some type of formula to equip the trucks that are on the lot. Sometimes they appear capricious. I found a new 2016 XLT 250 diesel on the lot during my search. It had many options, long bed, really nice, with manual windows! Power mirrors, manual windows! That killed the deal. I checked yesterday and they still have it! Crazy combo! Just wanted to say thanks for the help, you have a great channel!!!
“These trucks will sell for the high 40s.” What we would do to go back. 😂
Yeah, I just dropped 81,000 on a 2024 tradesman with options. Wish I still had my two 2018s
I park my dually in the back 40 at parking lots. Two benefits - I have space to maneuver, plus I get exercise walking to the store.
Since some of us can't afford to spend the money for a new truck, how about compiling a list of red flags to look for on 2-5 year old trucks? Something to rule out trucks before spending money to have a mechanic check it over. Maybe a checklist that if the truck passes those items then it's worth spending the money to have a mechanic check it over.
And thanks for all the info you have given out. You do a great job of being make impartial or stating when your brand bias is showing.
That's a good idea. I'd like to get a slide in camper and some weigh 3k . Was originally looking at at 3/4 ton but now I'm thinking a dually.
Great vid. Having owned several different trucks and towable over the last 40 years there is one item I’m sure that you’re aware of that I believe makes just as big of difference on safe towing as a dually. That is wheelbase! A crew cab long bed one ton with a wheelbase in the 175” range single or dually is much more stable when towing. The younger crowd I’ve talked to don’t like the long beds so much because in their words the short bed looks “trick” and the long bed looks like an old person truck. Everything I’ve ever read over the years says the longer the wheelbase the better the handling when towing. Thanks for a really interesting channel.
Thank you so very much for posting your truck expertise. I am in the process of purchasing a pickup to tow a travel trailer and I have learned so much about the topic listening to your videos. You are appreciated.
All great suggestions. Excellent information for someone that is doing research on which truck they should buy to tow their trailer.
Something to add..maintenance on a 68RFE fluid, filters, ect or about 1/2 compared to an aisen transmission.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! You answered all my questions...Soooo glad I found your channel..I look forward to all future videos. You are very thorough with your information and explain it very to the point.😁😁😁
Thumbs up. That Tundra 5th wheel rig at the end looked dangerous. I'm glad you got the F450. Better turning radius, and I agree the extra capability only helps you. Plus you can easily afford it which is another consideration. Love your videos.
Your videos are great, learning a lot from you, as I am considering a new truck and 5th wheel. Keep the videos coming..
Very good video I love seeing the guys pull in to the camp ground with the half ton and a 36 ft 5th wheel that the camper dealer said he could use his truck no problem just to get the sale! I owned a single f250 and now have a 2017 f450 I’m never going back to a single rear wheel to haul my camper
Very good info on the down & dirty about real world.
I was borderline as to why go dually, yet this makes perfect practice sense.
And the wider box is insignificant to the upside and few thousands more.
Which will prevent any regret!
I love my 96 F350 dually. Use it to pull our 35' toy hauler with. Loaded the trailer is around 15k. And my truck is cherry. Only use it for pulling and taking the wife on a date. I drive the old 94 gmc k2500 reg cab to work and around town. It's easier to park and don't have to worry about getting a scratch on it. I get to go big at work every day with an '05 Pete with a twin turbo 550 Cat and an18spd with 2trailers Gross of 118,000lbs. Ain't life great. Keep it shiny side up folks. 👍
Todays SRW trucks tow very well in my opinion. I have a '14 Ram 3500 SRW with the Aisin and tow a 36' 3 axle 5th wheel Toy hauler that , when fully loaded, weighs about 17,000#. I have never felt any stability issues even when towing in the mountains of Colorado or in the open windy roads in Utah. My SRW has a payload of about 4000# and easily handles the pin weight of my 5th wheel. Duallys may offer more capability, but many people can safely choose a SRW. The most imortant thing is to know the real weights of your load and do your homework when selecting a truck.
I agree. I have a 2017 Ram 3500 SRW Limited with Aisin and Mega Cab with Ram Boxes. I tow a 39' two axle 15K pound 5th wheel with no problems. I have the auto leveling which is great. Using the Reese Sidewinder pin box which enables me to tow with the Ram Boxes. Everyone kept telling me no way, but it tows perfectly and safely. Just do your research first, and find a way to get what you want.
Thanks for this information. We are looking at getting a 37 ft toy hauler with similer specs and are also getting an F350 SRW. We would go dually but no driveway+ narrow streets makes that not an option
Still enjoy the content that you are making! Keep up the great work, your videos are always informative!
I would like to point out the safety margin benefit of a dually when it comes to tire failures, punctures, blowouts, whatever... on the rear, towing weight loaded, axle. In my personal experience, rear tire issue + dually = no drama, rear tire issue + conventional = lots O drama...
This is a great video. Answers a lot of questions for RV'ers.
Watching videos like this make me want to upgrade from my 03
Bravo Bravo Bravo for putting that last lil bit out there for people. My Dad always told my brother and I that if a 1/2 ton did ok but you towed or hauled loads several times a year that stretched its limits then go bigger and same with the 3/4 ton trucks so after having my last 3/4 ton that hauled hay ok but pulling hay and a 75 ho tractor at same time seemed like it was stressing it I opted for the 1 ton dually heavy duty 4x4 and bought a bigger trailer too
Great video. I always say it’s better to over-truck the trailer than over trailer the truck. Safety is number one.
Love the knowledge share in your videos. For those of us new to hauling of any type your experience is much appreciated. One request would be to take a look at car hauling for racing (enclosed v open; capacity of trailer and truck; etc). Thanks for putting out quality videos!
Our company just bought a couple of Ram duallies. Oh those rear fenders!!!! They had to buy us little ladders so that we could reach the hitch lever and pin. (some of us are 6' tall) And as the travel trailers that we tow are new they are never equipped with sway or weight distribution. But we get the job done anyways.
Great information, I have 2016 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 that is rated at 30,180 pound tow capacity. My 5th wheel GVWR is 15,500. My 2011 2500 would have probably towed it, but not legally, and I wanted a large gap between truck capability and my load requirements.
Another point when it comes to towing is geometry. Gooseneck with a car on it will have a different towing dynamic than a 5er of the same weight.
Pretty much agree with all you have said. My fifth wheel is 15k. Could get by with a smaller truck but I opted for an f350 dually. At my age I don’t want to rely on fast reflexes to save the day. My truck pulls that trailer like it is not there except on steep grades and that is just the way I want it.
I bought a 2020 Ram 3500 drw Aisin/HO 6.7 4x4 I lifted with Carli & Fox suspension added airbags and 22.5” Alcoa 10lug wheels with Toyo 16ply tires. Big Rig stuff. Was going for a 43’ riverstone Or momentum toy hauler. Decided on a 30’ bunk airstream flying cloud. Came to the decision based on my own levels of stress towing a huge trailer vs. an Airstream. Along with the ease of setup upon arrival and a less is more approach. Very personal choice but I began to regret my truck choice. But I realize before and after this video that the braking and stability of towing is more important than just being able to get a trailer up a hill while the 1/2ton would be a fine rig it wouldn’t give me what the 3500 does. Glad to hear a fellow dually man that never regretted his decision once he hooked up. That’s when they shine.
J.D. great advice sir. It’s similar to the advice and information I was given when I was in the market for a truck and Rv by a close friend.
I recently purchased a Ram Laramie 3500 and conventional toy hauler with a GVWR of 7,500 lbs. Also given the fact that I’ll be towing 2 H-D motorcycles I did not want to take any chances.
Not only does this give me lots of wiggle room in term of power, braking and payload but it also give my wife and I room to upgrade if we decide in the future to move up to either a larger conventional tow toy hauler or 5th wheel toy hauler.
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I have a 2017 ram 2500 I tow 16,000 lbs with. No problems at all!! I would like to get a dually one day to upgrade travel trailer size but right now my SRW 2500 does everything I need it to..
It's not that you don't have problems it that you haven't had a problem YET.
I have a buddy who only tows large RVs for dealers. He only uses Dodge SRW trucks and has never had an accident. That being said,, he is a professional driver. Newer coach owners should take safety and stability into consideration with SRW and DRW difference because there are a few big ones. All that being said if your rig is a safe weight for a SRW truck then I wouldn't even consider a DRW truck. That would be a great waist of money!
Thnx for video. I have had my 2016 f350 dually for a month now. Love driving it. Cant wait to get a 5th wheel
I totally agree with a dually being the best toe platform to use but for a lot of people that tow RVs it's only about 10% of the time that you're hooked up Towing and 90% of the time that you're using the truck for General use so it's more practical to have the smaller platform for General use IMO . Thanks for the video.
My SRW ‘17 Ram 3500 Tradesman with Cummins/Aisin 4x4 crew cab long bed has a GVWR of 12,300 and a payload of 4330 lbs. I’m a little above your estimate. My travel trailer is only 9k but I need to be able to throw my HD Ultra Limited in the bed so I needed the long bed. Tow capacity is actually slightly lower (400ish pounds) with the Aisin transmission in my trim level. I’m guessing it’s the extra weight.
And of course, DRW for those Jumbo Slide-in campers.
I’m on my 2nd dually now and I doubt I’ll ever buy any other type of truck. First was a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW…beast! Now I’m in a 2017 F350 Lariat DRW…beast! I don’t play the Ford vs Dodge vs Chevy BS. We Texans love our duallys 💪💪
Duallys are nice if you have a truck camper!
I am new to the whole travel trailer thing. I'm towing my 10,500 pound GVW travel trailer with my F250. It tows just fine but I really fight squat even with my Blue Ox. I never considered my trailer as a large travel trailer until now. I may have to consider a larger tow vehicle. My hesitation has always been having TOO BIG of a vehicle because it is my daily driver when not towing
For me buying the f450 is all about the turning radius having the ability to tow 32500 is a bonus!!
I tow a 10k lb 33' TT with a 2017 F250 6.7. Last year we took it on a 6k mile round trip journey through MT, WA, OR, ID, WY, ND, etc. Through the mountains, Yellowstone, Mt Rainer, the works. On the trip home we drove through high winds in a storm rolling through the upper midwest. 40mph sustained cross winds and higher gusts in NE. I had no issues whatsoever with a proper hitch set up and some common sense. If you can invest in a truck and trailer, you can afford a $500 hitch.
i'd like to know what dealership you're at, because out here they are wanting about 70k for a well set up truck like these.
Great info. It helps me decide between the two.
Nice video as always. I’m in the market to get a f450 dually with a CM aluminum skirted flatbed. But I’m still debating between chassis cab vs regular pickup. I know CC would give me more load, but not sure about towing since I’m towing mostly heavy trailer: 85-90% around 10-12k, 10-15% is 15-17k.
Max I would haul is usually 2-3 pallets of 60lb-concrete bags maybe 1-3 times/year (54 each, totally maxed out at 9800lbs, short distance from local Home Depot). So I can’t make up my mind on this yet since I also want some nice high tech features (360 cameras, etc...).
Thank You Thank You Thank You for your expertise!
More great information. Thanks BTBRV.
Imo, people generally want just enough truck to do what they want, or overload them. I'm guilty of that myself. The things I hauled with a ford ranger when I was young was crazy. What people SHOULD keep in mind is do I have enough truck for the o s### moments. Getting cut off, blow tire, steeper hill than thought. Those are the times you will get in trouble with the wrong truck. I always recommend you get more truck than you think you need.
On a side note, I remember you talking about why you went back to 450, mainly turning radius. I fully understand the difference since I have owned both, and due to registration issues in Ohio I now have 350 tow boss. Have you ever thought about doing a comparison video on this with ford, Chevy and Dodge? Since for some odd reason ford doesn't offer wide track on the latest 350, I am curious how the others compare.
Thanks for all you do to help inform us.
If you blow out a tire, you're not doing it right.
I agree with you but I went to a single wheel 1ton because the problem of parking and using as a daily driver even though my trailer weighs 11800 loaded it was a great decision for me by the way the new truck I traded for is a 3500 reg cab 8’bed and it rides so much better
As with alot of things; you don't want something that will do it, you need something that will do it with ease.
Well now... I must be the luckiest man in the world! 2012 Ram SRW - High Output - 3.73 rear - 68rfe transmission. 135,000 miles towing an 2012 Alpine 3450rl fifth wheel (13,000plus#). Nary a peep out of the transmission. This is key.... change the tranny oil... when you are supposed to. Always change the oil, fuel, and air filters when you are supposed to, not when you want to!!! Yes I have had to replace some front end ball & u-joints. I am ok with that as that is a lot of weight on those joints for 100,000 plus miles and all towing as we fulltime!
Thank you for your informative CZcams Channel
2018 GMC Sierra 3500 SWD, 4x4 Standard bed has a payload of 3,500 lbs. No sag or drive issues with my 16,000 GVWR 5th wheel toy hauler.
Always check the numbers. Truck GVWR, GCVWR, and payload. Also the trailer GVWR and pin/hitch weight. With those numbers, you can determine if your truck and trailer are a good match, or even if they are legal to be on the road together. (Axle limits apply as well) Of course, check with your state for license requirements. CA, for example, residents must have a Non-Commerical Class A for the 5th wheel over 15,000 lbs.
I just got a f350 dually because I found one for the same price as a single rear wheel. Not just for the half dozen times a year I can make one trip instead of two with the increase payload, but we are looking at a 10,600 pound TT and yes the single rear wheeled trucks can handle it but a dually will do even better. And since it’s the same price why not. Maybe now I’ll even get a larger horse trailer.
I towed a 24,000 pound goose neck and the brakes stop working coming down a pass. Thank God I had that dually, even it barely slowed it down couldn’t imagine a SRW
I have a dually and love it BUTwhen the bed is emtpy and the roads are a little went the truck CAME slip really easy (less weight on each tire)
I have watched this video for the second time and now am wanting to get a F350 DRW. I will be getting a 11000 gvw pound give 34 foot travel trailer.
So I understand it’s all about safety that’s why I tow my travel trailer with my twin screw peterbuilt tractor because it’s super safe
I say buy a dually. They are cool. I pull a 10x6 single axle enclosed with mine. Had a 450, now have 2015 350 tow boss so I get the turning radius of 450. Oh, I do also pull 41ft cardinal fifth wheel, 31 ft deck over flatbed, and 6 horse goose neck. Little enclosed trailer might be overkill.
love my 94 idi turbo f-350 dually, you appreciate those duallys when you get a cross wind and not having to fool around with a weight distribution hitch
One way to reduce squat is to add a supplemental air spring system to the rear of the truck.
Thanks, always enjoy.
Cool videos bud, it’s funny cause my buddy with a 2500 2015 Cummins megacab swears up and down his truck can easily tow over 30k and I always tell him that’s false for so many reasons and till this day doesn’t believe me
We have a 10,000 lb. GVWR travel trailer. We went with the 2018 single rear wheel short bed F350 diesel because it is easier to to off-road in and easier to park in somewhat restrictive spaces such as scenic overlooks (when exploring without the trailer). We still have plenty of reserve towing capacity. We're not close to pushing this truck to its limits. We may not even fully load the trailer to its 10,000 lb. limit. Your observation about the dually towing better is true. We weighed the pros and cons and came up with a SRW when looking at everything we wanted this truck to do. Everything is a tradeoff as you have pointed out. There is no perfect truck. Just the best truck for a given set of circumstances.
Well said.
The size trailer we pulled with an 05 and an 11 1/2 ton.. The tractor actually we bought actually had more weight and still pulled it..
I've got a 2013 F350 SRW hauling a Raptor Toy Hauler. No issues so far, but only going 250 miles at a time then back. Dually??
Shipping Weight 14392
Carrying Capacity 2608
Hitch 3400
Length 39' 0''
Height 13' 2''
Great information on your vids without being completely biased toward brands. I was wondering if you have a link to a video about long box vs short box. Dreaming about going long time in a nice 5th wheel and will upgrade my 04 Excursion diesel to an 05-07, F-350 Super Duty. Leaning towards a dually. Just like to research the box issues more. Thanks.
Speck out your truck beyond your need!👍
I just want to say thank you for doing this at that particular dealership because I'm in the market office soon of getting a one ton not necessarily Ram but if I wasn't get Ram I would definitely want the that particular heavy duty maximum transmission if I go to ram it's really a toss-up Ram or GM product I wish you would do a video on which transmission is best for you on General Motors Transmissions versus Ram Transmissions and Fords Transmissions thank you as always I'll be watching
I do know that dual has more stopping power than single. and I believe the weight test is only good for flat but going up the mountain that needs more power and less weight require. For example, F-450 is pulled 30,000 flat and what can it pull going uphill easy and going downhill using low gear. Will it dual will be better and stronger? (Rocky Mountain and east side of Bakersfield.).
I have a 2 single rear wheel trucks one is 2500 and the other is 3500.
What is the difference between the front end axles on a dually? I always see different rims/hub caps on Duallies front end. Are the front ends different than single axle fron ends or is that just the style that is most preferred?
I’m waiting for a 1500 dually!
Love your videos and all silver or Grey dodge rams love the Laramie but with the shift stick between the seats do they have any of those trucks.stay safe sir and happy holidays to you and yours.
Making roads a little safer video by video.
I would really like to see you do a comparison towing review between an F350/Chevy 3500/Ram 3500 and one of those brands F450/4500 HD series. This could be done using a fifth wheel trailer of 15500 lbs GVWR or higher. Your reviews are excellent but I would like to see more within those parameters. Thanks!
Really wanted the new Ford F350 dually. Wife was dead set against it, and after we drove the dually she was even more against it. Even though I would be driving it on a daily basis much more than she, we ended up getting the F350 SRW long bed. Really like it, just doesn't have the upper capabilities the DRW has.
Craig Glandorf how do you feel now with the SRW, still wish you got a DRW?
I would move the bumper pull weight limit even lower especially if it's a tongue heavy one. My previous toy hauler is (and saying is because a friend bought it and it's still stored in my back yard) a 21ft bumper pull; with the generator sitting on the tongue. Despite being a 5000 lb empty trailer, it actually pushes down on the dually (only truck that's towed both) more than my 39ft toy hauler - which is at 11k empty. I'm sure the 5th wheel has more kingpin weight, but the leverage caused by the long tongue and that leverage being applied almost 1 ft behind the back bumper (vs right above the rear axle), makes a world of difference. The newer bumper pulls with the small 3ft tongue may be better in the tongue weight department, but I would still put the mark at about 8k lbs+ for a dually.
The offending 21footer has been towed by an F350 srw with a v10, 4.30s, 4x4; an f150 2.7 reg cab 4x4, and is now primarily towed by a 4x4 tahoe. it pushes down on the f150 and tahoe pretty bad... and I have videos with the difference in the V10 vs the F350 dually diesel pulling the same trailer. F350 srw knew the trailer was back there, but mostly from an aero standpoint... the dually diesel didn't give a damn. Only way you'd know is how much the trucks squatted.
Plus, with a dually, you have an excuse for parking like an asshole. :P
Got a question for you bud, on a dully, when camping how does it handle rougher roads such as mud and snow? In Oklahoma we have a few camp sites that 4x4 is a must during some of the seasons
Living in the salt belt and needing to wash your truck in the winter makes a dually suck big time! I have gone to all single rear’s with airbags.
One of the worst excuses I have ever for buying a SRW truck!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a new, 2018 Ram dually 4x4. When hooked up, the rear on dually sits approximately 3” higher than the rear of my 2 wheel drive 2005 Chevy 2500. When I first hooked up to my new truck I saw the front of my 5th wheel rides noticeably higher than I’m used to. GVWR on the trailer is 15500 lbs so the pin weight is probably close to 2600 lbs as loaded and with Onan generator. I cannot flip the axles on the 5th because it is the Morryde Independent system. I’m at the proper height above the rails on my pickup bed so I can’t lower the pin box. Any suggestions for lowering the rear of my new truck so it will tow level when hooked up?
Great videos as always!
If you go camping where its sandy the srw are better. We tow 200 miles on highway and air down to about 20psi to get into our camping spots. I don't know if a drw would do very good in soft sand. Never seen one where we camp.
Another great video, I have to say that we're going to buy a truck, probably wait for the 2019 RAM diesel, and then a 5th wheel following. I was thinking to keep the towing weight and payload weight within the srw capabilities, but the more I think about it, the more I'll need a duelly. The problem for me it that this will also be a commuter auto for the Los Angeles area and that will be a problem.
I know you live in Texas. Lucky you! But up here in NH we have this thing called snow. Was wondering what your recommendations would be for the minimum truck required for plowing the wonderful stuff. I truly trust your opinion. Maybe a video?
I have listed to you for a while now not I am used to pulling my 28 ft 8000 lb empty with a 1989 GMC single wheeled 1 ton with it loaded and my wife me and our daughter plus everything we had in the bed of the truck 12 bricks, Generator and a few other things. Yes we rolled kinda heavy but the 1 ton had a 454 with 4 sp auto trans and that 1 ton mad many trips from the mountains of Colorado to the mountains of the Carolinas and the only main thing that happened to the truck was one heater hose that would blow every oh I'd say 6 or 7 thousand miles don't know why never could figure that one out but to chalk it up to just a manufacturing defect lol. Well have a great day may Jesus give you and your family many blessings and keep y'all safe in your travels. Peace out
Excellent video and info. Can u please answer me a quik question. I have a 13,500 pound machine plus the trailer to haul it weighs 2500-3000 pound. After seeing your video do i prolly need a F350 or 450 dually? I'm thinking a F250 Will haul it but be just a bit to small vs the other 2 I just asked bout above. I'm thinking the diet will be better . However I hear many people can haul 16k with F250 very easy. Please give me your thoughts if possible. I've watched a ton of your vids. And i see you have owned many duellys.. thank you
Ist of all I enjoy your channel. Ok, i have a 2015 F-350 SWR 6.2, 6.75 box, V8, Tow rating at 12200/12100, my TT is 7500 dry. So guessing at half a tank of fresh water and other gear lets say I'm around 8500. Think this is an unsafe tow? Any suggestions? Soon as the weather breaks here in Ohio, i plan to visit a Cat Scale and have it truck and trailer weighed.
What would you recommend as the max fifth wheel weight for my truck? I have a 2017 Ram 3500 4x2 DRW, crew cab long box with the 6.7 Cummins and the Aisin transmission with 4:10 rear end. I have looked at a number of towing capacity charts but they are showing different specs and don’t seem to be straight forward with the max fifth wheel weight. One chart from Ram shows a GVWR for the truck at 14k and a GCWR of 39,100 but a max trailer weight rating of 30,660. I’m not very good at math but that seems to be about 5,500 over weight or am I missing something?
After much pleading with them to reconsider, my brother in law and sister just purchased a 2017 for f150 with the 5.0. they intend to pull a 10,500lb trailer with it. Not a 5th wheel. So when they do, I will send you a link to the footage and squat, sway, etc. #poortruck
Good idea.
What’s your thoughts on converting a srw to a dually example I have a 36 foot toy hauler i tow with a f250 6 liter pulling power and stopping power is fine up hills and down but I can’t get the Sway out of it I have equalizer hitch and I can run around 65mph comfortably but I’m debating on possibly converting my current truck over to dually by wheel spacers that are conversion style spacer do you think that would eliminate sway or am I wasting time ? Sorry for the long comment ...
I thinking the braking ability of the duality should also be considered as a reason. Has for why the upgrade to the F450 simple turning radius and bigger brakes. I tell you the turning radius is equally important if not more important than the additional payload.
Can you do a video on 2x4 vs 4x4 on a dully?
Great video thanks for sharing
do you think any manufacturer will start using the over-sized (width) single tire to replace the dual tires, like they are starting to use on 18 wheelers - in order to bring the width in a bit?
Great video as always
It comes down to what do you feel comfortable driving. Do you drive your RV to one location for some time and use it as your Home base, then drive your truck around a lot visiting places, or do you mostly tow your RV to it's location then camp and walk around or stay put. Also where do you plan on towing? Also, do you have someone else that's driving besides you, and how comfortable to they feel driving a Dually around and when? Some women don't want to tow the RV, but are happy to drive around afterwards. But if they don't like driving a dually, maybe you needed to not get one.
Lol I saw that Tundra and there was a classic example of too much weight not the right truck. I SEE this fairly often.
So I’m going back and forth on a dually or non dually. I’m planning on getting a fifth wheel 10,000- 14,000 lbs. I do plan on using the truck as a day to day rig, and I plan on towing the trailer time to time for camping, and if I need it for traveling for work. I have never owned a dually but I have driven them. So I’m just asking for a opinion on this because I don’t have as much time with the dually.
The photo of the Toyota with the fifth wheel, "what not to do"
I just saw a perfect example of what not to do when getting an RV. In the Walmart parking lot near me there was a late 90’s to early 2000’s Ford Ranger loaded down with tools hooked up to probably a 15’ Prowler tandem axle camping trailer and the bed was loaded down with tools and a camper shell. This guy had to have close to 10,000 lbs between his tools and the trailer. Of course, he was sitting in the parking lot with all of his coolant laying on the pavement underneath his truck...
I will give him this, the truck was sitting level so he had to have upgraded his shocks and/or springs but still he didn’t upgrade his cooling system and he was way overweight.
Make a video on truck campers
If for nothing else, the stability of a dually is a must! Having driven all over the US multiple times, when you encounter the wind out west, you will be glad you have a dually! Enough said!
Joe Allen payload, pin weight capacity, and stability are the only real gains.
But it cost more on tires, rides stiffer, often loses 1 or 2 mpg over srw, almost always lwb wide trucks, and sometimes have issues with axle float on wet or muddy terrain when unloaded.
Went to the Balloon Fest in Albuquerque and I agree, when you tow a Fifth Wheel in those winds it doesn't move around like a single wheel.
The class 8 trucks are all going with single wheels, just go with 17.5in 6000lb wheels and tires with airbags.
Thanks for the videos
Please help! I can't find any good research stuff on this question. Almost all of these videos are based on towing heavy loads. I don't intend to tow, and definitely not a huge load. But I am thinking of getting a truck bed camper. Payload for the camper, fluids, and all other gear is probably 5,000 lb. Can I use a SRW 3500 for this or would I need a dually? It isn't my first choice.
Would love more videos on payload stuff, not always towing...
Towing capacity, my 2017 3500 crew, long bed with Aisin actually has a lower towing capacity than an identical truck with a 68rfe. I’m sure it’s due to different weights in transmissions.
I'm going to be pulling a 2 car trailer with a pop-up in the front and a Jeep Wrangler in the back. Will a 3/4 ton truck with a goose neck or hitch ball be okay for that? I want it to be reliable to drive cross country.