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Old 02-27-2016, 04:19 AM   #21
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When I bought my '12 F350 DRW I noticed the hauling capacity was the same for F250 and F350 SRW. At that time the only difference was the emblem on the fender. I am not sure of the ratings for the current model. Also not sure what truck MNTraveler was considering.
Maybe there is a big difference in these newer models but I doubt if it is very much.
 
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Old 02-27-2016, 04:28 AM   #22
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Truth is, as Dick says, these units are built so totally different from each other, from rear ends to springs and on and on. If you're going to allege something about being overweight and haven't seen their rigs, that's unfortunate.
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Old 02-27-2016, 04:31 AM   #23
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You need to pick what works best for you meaning pick the SRW or DRW which works best for the rest of the time when you are not towing. Make sure that you are happy with your choice. I will say I would opt up to the one ton SRW if you decide to go that route as you do pick up more weigt carrying capacity than the 3/4 ton. Next decision Long box or short box? More augments each way saying why one is better than the other.

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Old 02-27-2016, 07:23 AM   #24
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Fair Enough,good point sorry Dick
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Truth is, as Dick says, these units are built so totally different from each other, from rear ends to springs and on and on. If you're going to allege something about being overweight and haven't seen their rigs, that's unfortunate.
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When I bought my '12 F350 DRW I noticed the hauling capacity was the same for F250 and F350 SRW. At that time the only difference was the emblem on the fender. I am not sure of the ratings for the current model. Also not sure what truck MNTraveler was considering.
Maybe there is a big difference in these newer models but I doubt if it is very much.
Check the ford 2012 towing guide for fifth wheel towing. They are not the same, 8K more for the DRW
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When I bought my '12 F350 DRW I noticed the hauling capacity was the same for F250 and F350 SRW. At that time the only difference was the emblem on the fender. I am not sure of the ratings for the current model. Also not sure what truck MNTraveler was considering.
Maybe there is a big difference in these newer models but I doubt if it is very much.
Check the ford 2012 towing guide for fifth wheel towing. They are not the same, 6K more for the DRW. 4x4
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Old 02-27-2016, 10:18 AM   #27
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I don't really need a dually, but the difference in stability is noticeable compared to my 2500. That said, day-to-day driving is more of a challenge when it comes to parking and tight turns, especially with the 4doors and long bed. My wife will not drive it but I love it.
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Some SRWs can haul nearly the same as DRWs...the difference is the ability to carry the pin weight. You buy the truck you NEED to carry the pin weight and pull a big Montana, not the truck you want or the truck that's nice to drive around town. It's primary purpose is to pull the fifth wheel and it should meet all the specs to accomplish that task...everything else is irrelevant.
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Some SRWs can haul nearly the same as DRWs...the difference is the ability to carry the pin weight. You buy the truck you NEED to carry the pin weight and pull a big Montana, not the truck you want or the truck that's nice to drive around town. It's primary purpose is to pull the fifth wheel and it should meet all the specs to accomplish that task...everything else is irrelevant.
Well,not exactly. Some of us consider style and creature comforts as well as towability. Not all of us think strictly of our trucks as a tool to be accessed when it's time to tow the trailer somewhere. I wouldn't buy a truck incapable of doing the job I need it to do, but that's not the only reason for me, at least, to buy the truck.
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Old 02-27-2016, 05:15 PM   #32
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When I bought my '12 F350 DRW I noticed the hauling capacity was the same for F250 and F350 SRW. At that time the only difference was the emblem on the fender. I am not sure of the ratings for the current model. Also not sure what truck MNTraveler was considering.
Maybe there is a big difference in these newer models but I doubt if it is very much.
Check the ford 2012 towing guide for fifth wheel towing. They are not the same, 8K more for the DRW

Sorry, I worded my statement wrong. I meant to say that the F250 & F350 SRW have the same (or nearly the same) towing capacity. I worded it as if I meant they were all the same and we all know that isn't true. My fault. Try to do better.
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Old 02-27-2016, 05:29 PM   #33
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I hear some of the people talking about how the dually pickup is king and you may have to possibly spend more so you don't have to do it over. I have to agree but there again if you want to say that then I say get a F-450, F-550 or medium duty International or Freighliner etc and that will blow away the one ton pickups. Better load capacity, better braking and probably turn sharper than any pickup. I try to figure out what my overall needs are and then try to get something that will work good for most stuff and ok for the stuff that it is rarely used for because that is how I think.

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The truck was purchased to tow a heavy Montana and was purchased on the spec's to do so particularly CC(pin weight).If the truck meets all spec's no matter how many wheels I would purchase it. I have driven both SWD and DWD and can note no difference in stability. It makes sense that there should be a difference but I did not feel it.
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My SRW 6'-8" bed F-350 carries my 3610 better than the F-350 DRW long bed the guy drove that I bought it from. The weight is distributed more to the front on mine, his probably needed airbags to make it ride more level.

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Old 02-28-2016, 01:58 PM   #37
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We love our dually and wouldn't tow without it ever again. Traded in a 2006 SRW F350 for our 2011 DRW F350 and towed a 2007 3400RL Montana with both and what a difference in stability when towing.
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You echo how we feel. Towed with a 2002 and 2005 F350 SRW before our 2011 F350 DRW. Wish we had made the change years before.
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Old 02-28-2016, 05:12 PM   #39
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So four pages in I am obviously just beating the dead horse haha...

I think that assuming the truck you WANT is capable of towing the trailer you WANT then SRW, DRW, 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton will be ENOUGH.

I am currently pulling a trailer that the GVWR is about 1000 pounds more then the truck is rated for. I have added airbags and feel completely comfortable towing it, that said I was completely comfortable towing a 9k travel trailer with no sway control 10's of thousands of miles coast to coast. You get used to the limits of the tow vehicle you have and become comfortable if not maybe a little complacent in that knowledge.

I never understood when people said that fifth wheels towed better than TT's having never towed a fifth wheel I thought it was BS, now I am a believer. Same could probably said for the SRW vs. DRW debate you'll never see the validity in the argument until you have experienced it for yourself.

I guess what I am saying is that a DRW is without question going to be a more stable platform, but if you never tow with one and become comfortable with the SRW you'll never know the difference.

My next truck will be a DRW vice the SRW, why.. because I think they look cool haha, but I am sure that once I have owned and towed with one I will become a DRW believer.
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I have towed with SRW and DRW. DRW gets my vote feels much more stable with a DRW than a SRW.
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