is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
11-11-2004 | 06:10 AM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
Dually's don't raise the tow capacity just make the truck a little more stable when towing.. Imo If you use the truck for towing heavy loads on a daily basis go with a dually but if you just use it on weekends or less go with a srw their easier to get around in tight places.
11-12-2004 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ofshore
Dually's don't raise the tow capacity just make the truck a little more stable when towing.. Imo If you use the truck for towing heavy loads on a daily basis go with a dually but if you just use it on weekends or less go with a srw their easier to get around in tight places.
Bingo. I agree with this.
11-12-2004 | 10:25 AM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
Make sure you check the hitch on ANY truck. Most tow packages have a class IV hitch. One should really consider moving up to a Titan Class V hitch for added capacity.
Just FYI.
Just FYI.
11-12-2004 | 10:29 AM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
IMHO, the dually will make it more stable, but I wouldn't sweat pulling it with a SRW truck as long as the brakes are setup and working on the trailer you're pulling and your hitch is rated for the load you're hooked up to.
Ditto
11-12-2004 | 10:30 AM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
Originally Posted by jordy
IMHO, the dually will make it more stable, but I wouldn't sweat pulling it with a SRW truck as long as the brakes are setup and working on the trailer you're pulling and your hitch is rated for the load you're hooked up to.
Ditto
11-12-2004 | 12:28 PM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
All 3/4 ton trucks do not have the same towing capacity. You need to make sure that the truck you buy is rated for the capacity you need. Also a class V hitch platform is a necessity. Be careful because if you have an accident while towing, both your auto and boat insurance companies will verify that the truck was rated for the load you were hauling.
11-12-2004 | 12:47 PM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
As far as brakes between a srw chevy 3/4 hd they are identical to the dually,as is the frame,ring and pinion size,sway bars etc,Smitty
11-13-2004 | 05:38 AM
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Re: is a dually needed to tow and dip 35ft 10k lb
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