When is a dually needed?
12-25-2011 | 03:41 PM
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All the dually stuff is overrated nonsence.If it has enough power to pull it,its all good,I did have to add air shocks to get it to ride level when pulling the boat,It looked funny to me towing with the nose down some.
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12-25-2011 | 05:12 PM
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I bet that short wheelbase is great for maneuvering around the ramps!
12-25-2011 | 11:38 PM
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12-25-2011 | 11:40 PM
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But when it is,,,,its sure nice to have it !!!!,,,,,and it can be the difference between just an underware chance,,,,or calling a wrecker and your ins comapny
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12-26-2011 | 09:00 AM
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Your picture reminded me of my situation.
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12-26-2011 | 09:04 AM
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12-26-2011 | 10:26 AM
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This forum cracks me up sometimes....at one end of the spectrum there are guys that say you rarely need anything other than a 1/2 ton to tow....and at the other extreme guys saying you need a Kodiak or F550 to tow a 28 footer.
Very little middle ground from what I've noticed.
Very little middle ground from what I've noticed.
The brakes on a F350 ( dualley ) are impressive. I had no issues stopping a 42 I had, on the trailer when the trailer brakes went out. No problems all all stopping. F250 I doubt the outcome would have been the same.
Braking power and truck weight vs boat weight make a big difference in the ability to control things in a bad situation. I have towed with less than a 3500 series, pulling a heavy load, and the boat will control and push the truck around.
Bigger is better, IMHO.
