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Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-09-2018, 01:34 PM
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Posted By mtlakejim
I don’t think folks are talking weight so much...

I don’t think folks are talking weight so much from a what’s legal viewpoint but rather from a what is safe outlook at least on this 5th wheel RV forum. Considering that most of the folks towing 5th...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-09-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
dfb, That folks actually thought your comment...

dfb,
That folks actually thought your comment on 1/2 tons was serious amazes me!!


But just to add fuel to that fire. A 1/2 ton could get just about any 5er rolling down the highway. It would...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-08-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Sure making me think hard about it I wonder...

Sure making me think hard about it

I wonder what a weight patch heavy enough to serve the purpose would cost??
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-08-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Well everyone knows I love a lively debate and...

Well everyone knows I love a lively debate and this has been one for sure!

I don’t butt into other people’s business on the street but weighing in on this forum after someone ASKS for advice is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-08-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Texan To some degree I agree with you that...

Texan
To some degree I agree with you that weight should be the primary factor in choosing your tow vehicle. But it shouldn’t be the only factor. Your future needs should certainly be considered....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-08-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Let’s not get into personal attacks. This is a...

Let’s not get into personal attacks. This is a debate not an argument and it is worth having for the sake of folks who are new too towing
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Just for reference how long is that camper?

Just for reference how long is that camper?
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Yep those expensive mistakes are why we need to...

Yep those expensive mistakes are why we need to be so careful when advising newcomers! I wish someone had been there to convince me to buy the DRW from the start!!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
To be honest I haven’t actually weighed mine as...

To be honest I haven’t actually weighed mine as no scales handy. I did get with a knowledgeable friend and reviewed the weights on paper. Gra But the main reason I like the dually isn’t the tow...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Because someone asked for advice and they deserve...

Because someone asked for advice and they deserve an honest debate/information.

And your certainly correct on the front tire blowouts!! I had that happen on I-20 near Shreveport,La with 35 drums...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-07-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Actually we only use the dually for towing. We...

Actually we only use the dually for towing. We have another vehicle for every day use. Sort of like I don’t take my bass boat to the white water river or my kayak 100 miles offshore in the gulf! ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-06-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
The blowout thing is only ONE thing in favor of...

The blowout thing is only ONE thing in favor of duallies. There are other advantages. It isn’t hype or there wouldn’t be so many on the road!
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-06-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Ok its got almost ugly in here. NOTHING seems to...

Ok its got almost ugly in here. NOTHING seems to be more of a division point than the debate between SRW and DRW.


For my part just let me say that I PERSONALLY felt a MAJOR difference between my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-06-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
I agree that wrecks with rear wheel blowouts are...

I agree that wrecks with rear wheel blowouts are not that common (unlike front wheel blowouts). But even so you will have more control to get stopped if there is still one good tire. And almost as...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-06-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
[QUOTE=richfaa;1101277] And that makes my...

[QUOTE=richfaa;1101277]

And that makes my point. If your advising someone new who, as things normally go, will be upgrading, might as well recommend the dually so they are ready for the next one....
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-06-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
At this point,based on the SRW fans comments I...

At this point,based on the SRW fans comments I wonder why they make duallies at all and why every single hot shot and professional 5th wheel delivery driver has one. OBVIOUSLY the pros have no idea...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-05-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
I used to be the hot rod driver when I was a...

I used to be the hot rod driver when I was a youngster. BUT with maturity I started to realize the consequences of driving like a fool! My basic philosophy now while towing a 5th wheel that is over...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-04-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Well we will have to agree to disagree.

Well we will have to agree to disagree.
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-03-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
[QUOTE=The Bone;1100948]Funny how all the DRW...

[QUOTE=The Bone;1100948]Funny how all the DRW guys add another fuel tank to there truck not that 38 or so gallons isn't enough fuel for them. Then they haul a 40' plus 5th wheel. Personally that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-03-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
John, That really does amaze me if your...

John,


That really does amaze me if your at 43' and still not over weight somehow with an SRW?? That would be amazingly light construction!
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-03-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
I guess I am biased because I am towing a 42'...

I guess I am biased because I am towing a 42' heavy trailer loaded down with toys. And I have had a SRW previously. But it just seems to me that SAFETY while towing is paramount to all other...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-03-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 20,546
Posted By mtlakejim
Well I can see this debate will never end ��! ...

Well I can see this debate will never end ��!

I am not saying you HAVE to buy a dually even if it doesn’t fit your daily driving habits. IT IS YOUR CHOICE WHAT YOU DRIVE!

While the stability...
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