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I have pulled my 36 cat with a one ton dually and a F650. The one ton is no comparison to the F650. The sway factor would be very different between one wheel and dually. I also agree it depends on how far and what roads you are on. On the way to Havasu, we went by many big trucks that would have blown a SW truck off the road. If you just tow a few miles to the ramp, it might be ok.
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one thing to consider with a single wheel is under tow, if a tire drops off the road and you start swaying it is harder to recover as sidewalls will want to flex. you can set a trailer up as Dave said to help when braking but the stability for me was a key factor... it's piece of mind. .02 cents
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Way off on that weight, my 2000 42 Tiger with 1/4 tanks of fuel is only 12,700 on the trailer. I do agree with the stability of the dually though.
one thing to consider with a single wheel is under tow, if a tire drops off the road and you start swaying it is harder to recover as sidewalls will want to flex. you can set a trailer up as Dave said to help when braking but the stability for me was a key factor... it's piece of mind. .02 cents
one thing to consider with a single wheel is under tow, if a tire drops off the road and you start swaying it is harder to recover as sidewalls will want to flex. you can set a trailer up as Dave said to help when braking but the stability for me was a key factor... it's piece of mind. .02 cents
Another variable is the trailer itself and the balance of the boat. I had both motors out of mine this winter and had to tow it a few hundred miles back and forth a few times while the motors were getting done and I can tell you mine tows much better with the weight of the motors in the boat even though I am much lighter without motors.
That is a good point about tires as well. People buy tires based on price rather than cost. Definately not the place to skimp IMO.
I am getting the impression that 39' Unlimited already has an F350 and is wanting to know if it will work with the new boat. If he is shopping for a new truck I'd say get the DRW all day long. The price difference between a SRW and a DRW is virtually non-existant.
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Rob, That's what I was thinking about the previous weight number someone threw out. The Cig site lists weight at 9900lbs and a 227 Gallon Fuel Tank. I know my 38' Steel trailer is 3,037lbs (last time I scaled it). I am guessing you have an aluminum trailer which obviously would shed some weight.
Another variable is the trailer itself and the balance of the boat. I had both motors out of mine this winter and had to tow it a few hundred miles back and forth a few times while the motors were getting done and I can tell you mine tows much better with the weight of the motors in the boat even though I am much lighter without motors.
That is a good point about tires as well. People buy tires based on price rather than cost. Definately not the place to skimp IMO.
I am getting the impression that 39' Unlimited already has an F350 and is wanting to know if it will work with the new boat. If he is shopping for a new truck I'd say get the DRW all day long. The price difference between a SRW and a DRW is virtually non-existant.
Another variable is the trailer itself and the balance of the boat. I had both motors out of mine this winter and had to tow it a few hundred miles back and forth a few times while the motors were getting done and I can tell you mine tows much better with the weight of the motors in the boat even though I am much lighter without motors.
That is a good point about tires as well. People buy tires based on price rather than cost. Definately not the place to skimp IMO.
I am getting the impression that 39' Unlimited already has an F350 and is wanting to know if it will work with the new boat. If he is shopping for a new truck I'd say get the DRW all day long. The price difference between a SRW and a DRW is virtually non-existant.
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If I had the money to custom build a brand new 39 - I would find the money to get a truck that REALLY made me comfortable. Nothing smaller than an F-450, and probably try to find the right F650.
That's just my opinion, and it is easy to sit behind a keyboard and spend someone else's money!!!
That's just my opinion, and it is easy to sit behind a keyboard and spend someone else's money!!!
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Thats going to be ok. Your rig with trailer is what 12-15K?
It is not optimal but its for sure OK.
All the new rigs have sophisticated anti sway control that reacts way quicker than you can to a bad situation.
The dually gives you blowout protection which is survivable, but would be precarious.
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If I had the money to custom build a brand new 39 - I would find the money to get a truck that REALLY made me comfortable. Nothing smaller than an F-450, and probably try to find the right F650.
That's just my opinion, and it is easy to sit behind a keyboard and spend someone else's money!!!
That's just my opinion, and it is easy to sit behind a keyboard and spend someone else's money!!!
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Id say your fine with a f350 but im not the one driving. Meaning if money is an issue then get by with the 350. I've towed my 46 with a f 450 and did not feel comfortable, and is why I bought my f 650. I like knowing I can mash the brakes and stop as quick as a car. U think well how many times will I have to stop quick. Believe it or not people see a big rig and intentially try to get in front of it rather then getting stuck behind it. In my case I'm usually hallin ass and am all over a car that's thinking I'm going 25 in a 35 that pulls out in front of me.
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Id say your fine with a f350 but im not the one driving. Meaning if money is an issue then get by with the 350. I've towed my 46 with a f 450 and did not feel comfortable, and is why I bought my f 650. I like knowing I can mash the brakes and stop as quick as a car. U think well how many times will I have to stop quick. Believe it or not people see a big rig and intentially try to get in front of it rather then getting stuck behind it. In my case I'm usually hallin ass and am all over a car thinking I'm going 25 in a 35 that pulls out in front of me.