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Originally Posted by BB_TX
Fully agree. Expounding on the virtues of added stability of a DRW is fine. But to imply that anyone towing with a SRW and having a blowout is doomed to an accident is going too far unless they can show statistics to back that up.
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Not doomed, just more likely in the event it occurs. It's the situation you don't expect that causes the accident, DRW mitigates the risk. Many with SRW will never have an issue but could be putting themselves at unnecessary risk, especially towing at or beyond what the axles and/or tires are rated for. DRW stops are more surefooted than SRW for given situation. (though adding disc brakes to the trailer will certainly help) Both can pull... on that there is no argument. Also, many SRW owners put air bags believing it increases towing capability. Air Bags do not raise axle ratings, they simply ease the load shock forces when the axles go over rough surfaces. The axles have not changed with addition of airbags. A lot depends on the truck and what you are towing with it. A fully loaded 3931 Monty(which the OP is interested in) for FT use... DRW is the way to go. A lightly loaded one maybe SRW, maybe not. A choice. Mine would be DRW. FWIW
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