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Old 06-04-2018, 08:34 AM   #41
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Buy what you personally like or feel you need but there is no reason everyone needs a DRW because they are safer. Simply not the case.
You are not suggesting that pulling within the specifications of the truck is not safer. IT is very true not everyone needs a DRW or even a one ton truck.


BTW we have pulled many miles SWD DRW and although the stability has to be better on the dually as there is more tire surface on the road but we have never really noticed the difference. The dually setup gave us more carry capacity.
 
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Old 06-04-2018, 06:42 PM   #42
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Pin weight... Thats what killed me on our 15 ram 3500 mega... even with a gvwr of 12300..dually or a lighter rv was the only cure..
For some reason the mega seems to have a low number. Payload is what bites most. I know I'm close ~~ wanted a 32 gallon aux tank. Eliminated factory tailgate for an aluminum 5er gate and found a 20 gallon tank had little effect then.
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Old 06-04-2018, 09:31 PM   #43
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I think its because the megacab weighs alot....
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Old 06-05-2018, 08:14 AM   #44
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Touch wood but the only blow out I ever had was on a dually not my srw.... And it was an inside dual of course, and it was on the Trans-Canada 401 highway and there was not much room when off to the side. Was not fun changing it out but had an Battery powered impact gun and got it done... Funny thing was they were brand new tires, just checked pressures and they were good. Never had an issue with SRW thus far...... although the car did pick up a strap tightening bar on the road, went right through the rear tire and through the rim... still no issue with control to get to the side of the road although it was bumpy as the damn thing was a foot long....... fell of a tractor trailer I guess... costly one to fix .... new Infiniti aluminum rim & new high performance tire, bout $1300 when all said and done.
Dually not dually is a personal choice, different strokes for different folks...
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Old 06-05-2018, 09:32 AM   #45
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Having pulled our Montana with both a SRW and now a DRW truck, I agree with other experienced RVers. DRW may not be a necessity for all but it is much more stable and predictable. Those who have done it for a while generally opt for the safer, more stable ride. As I see it, it is like the speed you pull at. Almost always when we are at 62-64 mph on the Interstate and are being passed by RVers in the 70+ range, we know there goes a newby. Once they see the reduced fuel mileage and the damage to their rig both inside and out, they generally slow down.
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Old 06-05-2018, 11:03 AM   #46
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I am amazed that there are few Comments Dually vs SWD on carry capacity and specs.
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Old 06-05-2018, 11:06 AM   #47
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I am amazed that there are few Comments Dually vs SWD on carry capacity and specs.
Yes!... If the pin weight pushes the truck over its gvwr, or rawr, then its dually time.. This is not an owners choice but a safety issue..
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Old 06-05-2018, 11:48 AM   #48
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Having pulled our Montana with both a SRW and now a DRW truck, I agree with other experienced RVers. DRW may not be a necessity for all but it is much more stable and predictable. Those who have done it for a while generally opt for the safer, more stable ride. As I see it, it is like the speed you pull at. Almost always when we are at 62-64 mph on the Interstate and are being passed by RVers in the 70+ range, we know there goes a newby. Once they see the reduced fuel mileage and the damage to their rig both inside and out, they generally slow down.
Going to have to disagree with you on towing speed and fuel mileage. Most efficient mpg will be realized when your TV is operating in its optimum torque range. Depending on your engine, transmission, and axle ratio different trucks will be more efficient at different speeds. In my case -05 F250 6.0 with auto trans and 3:73 gears pulling 2015 3100 RL - I find that my truck gets the same mpg and seems less stressed at 68 to 72mph vs. 62 to 65mph. Everyone should find what works for them and not worry about what others are doing as long as it's safe.
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I’m not a newby and I will pull my camper at whatever ever speed the law will allow. If that’s 80 wonderful and there has been no damage to my camper.
What I don’t understand is how someone can tell how long somebody has been pulling a camper by how fast it’s going. When I see a camper going 60 on a 70 MPH interstate I think they aren’t in a hurry.
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I agree with Lynwood on that point! I know lots of people newby and long timers that drive slower when they are pulling there TT or 5er that is just how they drive. I stay right around 65 to 70mph but we are never in any hurry! what drive me crazy is the dumb A** with a 40 footer in the car pool lane it's meant for that!
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we are retired, having fun and never in a hurry in fact at times we are not even sure where we are going around 65 is good for us.
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I agree with Rich. If I’m with my wife take it easy, enjoy. If I’m with the guys in the shop, hunting or fishing, get to where we are going. It’s costing me over a $1000 a day not counting what the trip cost. We make it from western Va to Laramie Wy in under 48 hours and get a full night sleep.
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I agree with Rich. If I’m with my wife take it easy, enjoy. If I’m with the guys in the shop, hunting or fishing, get to where we are going. It’s costing me over a $1000 a day not counting what the trip cost. We make it from western Va to Laramie Wy in under 48 hours and get a full night sleep.
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No rush for us. 65 - 68 is about it unless passing. At times an overnight stop at a nice CG will turn into a 2 or 3 day stay. The days I push for 1000 miles are over.
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No rush for us. 65 - 68 is about it unless passing. At times an overnight stop at a nice CG will turn into a 2 or 3 day stay. The days I push for 1000 miles are over.
Sounds a lot like how we travel.......
took 5 days to go 1400 mi coming home in early May...lol
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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 40' long is I should drive like a good professional truck driver. I go with the FLOW of traffic and use lanes properly. I don't worry about the speed limit (within reason of course), instead I get in a convoy of trucks and keep some space between me and the guy in front. I'm not the guy running 80 and weaving in and out of traffic but I'm also not the guy running 60 in the fast/passing lane either both are just as foolish!! Not to mention the folks that cut you off! Just because you are driving below the speed limit doesn't by itself make you a good driver nor does it give you the right to impede other traffic!!!!!!


I'm an Arkansas native but will say LEARN TO DRIVE LIKE A TEXAN. "Lead, follow or get the heck out of the way"!! And like I always say when kayaking "go with the flow"!


But to add a bit of good ole common sense, I also adjust my speed as necessary based on the driving conditions. Obviously, it is wise to cut the speed back in a metro area when towing heavy (because you know there are a lot of folks making bad choices) and if the road is particularly rough (like say some of the interstates around Memphis) I'm going to slow down and say a little prayer for the stuff in my camper bouncing around.


Long and short of it is that if you want to get there in a hurry, you shouldn't have a 5th wheel hooked up to your truck! Your not driving a Corvette and having to adjust your driving because of that fact is simply the price you pay to pursue an RV lifestyle. Oh and that is sort of the reason you should at least consider a dually if your towing super heavy......
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Driving a Corvette doesn't always get you there quicker as seen this past weekend when the GM Ex driving the Corvette Pace car put it into the wall!
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This is starting to remind of what came first the chicken or the egg? This debate will go on for years to come and has lasted for years, and at the of the day, there is on correct answer. Just as long as you can tow it safely and legally, whether it's a SRW or DRW.
If you have a 1 ton that has a payload of #4000 and can tow a #16k trailer and is a SRW, then go for it, if you have a 1 ton DRW that has the same specs, then that's your call. Just be legal and safe not matter what one decides to haul with
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Driving a Corvette doesn't always get you there quicker as seen this past weekend when the GM Ex driving the Corvette Pace car put it into the wall!
Yes that would be a little embarrassing. The Corvette is truly a great car. When the new mid engine model comes out it will have up to 850 HP. All I can say is world bring on your sport cars. The present one with 755 HP it ain’t no slouch.
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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 what they are doing!! And don’t say it is for extra payload. Some of those guys are hauling well under SRW weight limits
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