Well, since you're strictly debating mechanics and physics over ride comfort and cool factor...



I'll stick with the dually, regardless of the PSI ground contact and all that.. It has a wider track, better brakes (yes I tow other peoples trailers so I do rely heavily on brakes that are overkill just in case)..

Not to mention, my "ego" would never allow me to buy something that would work "just fine" for the job at hand!

Even a ball peen hammer can break a window, but I still prefer throwing a cinder block through it..

The price difference in a 2012 SRW vs DRW Chevy is under $3000. I can rotate 6 tires versus 4 so that gives me about 30% more mileage from my tires. I could run all the math to show that it would, more than likely, pay for the DRW upgrade over 10 years, but I don't keep my vehicles that long.

And the comfort of knowing that I have a backup in case of a RW blowout..

Plus it just looks SO much cooler! (sorry, that was my EGO, again!)

Hows your ride comfort empty in the snow or rain with a DRW? Not as good as a SRW and thats a fact.

I have an 8' bed.. It doesnt seem to bother me.. Havent had it in the snow, only my F550. But Im POSITIVE it will ride like a highspeed bulldozer on snowpacked roads.. It drifts all over the place on dirt roads over 35..

But again, I didnt buy it for that.. I didnt buy it to drive empty, in the snow, or on dirt roads.. However, I do..

Im just razzin you about the ego comment.. And you'll notice I haven't had one negative thing to say about SRW's.. I think they have their place. I've owned probably 6 or 7 of them. You're right, they ride GREAT.. Empty or loaded, compared to a dually. I just "prefer" to tow with a dually because of how heavy I tow... Luckily we can buy whatever we decide we want, right?

I deserve the razzin on the ego! LOL! Its all part of the fun on OSO.

I just want others who can not afford f550 (like you!) etc to not get pressured into buying a dually and overlooking other more important things that make towing safe. There are just so many factors everyone does not think about.

I will admit that I was once misinformed about DRW trucks. My first drive in a snowstorm (I live in Michigan so that happens around here!) left brownspots in my shorts and I thought the white knuckle might be permanent! No one ever told me how the duals fight the front tires. How the outside tires have to cut a fresh path, riding up on the snow leaving less traction for the inside tires. In 4WD the truck fishtailed at 30mph like a empty 2wd truck would.

Everyones situation is different.

BUT, you all have to admit that if this thread started with a video of a SRW truck it would have a million comments like "should have got a dually". etc etc.

Some poor guy would read these comments and buy a drw not realizing all the downsides. And I am not talking about fast food drive thru's!

:-)

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As for the comments on this thread and others about a DRW not fitting in a fast food drive through, who is picking a TOW vehicle based on that?

Park it and walk!
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You can not be serious, you expect me to get off my old, tired & lazy azz and walk - how dare you son!

Yeah they are not real good in the snow, never noticed any difference in rain though.

Towed with both. Snow with both. Towed in the snow with both!

I'll take da dually!

I beleive thats the general concensus, and agreed 100%.

Bottom line, first and foremost, you have the truck that is legally rated to tow the load you are pulling, in the manner you are towing. Then add in your comfort level of truck, SRW or DRW.

Second you have to have a trailer that is safe and inspected by yourself (or someone that is capable of such) on a regular basis ( maintainence, mechanical & safety issues ).

I walk my entire trailer & rig everytime before I leave going to the ramp and when comming back. I check all the tie down points, safety chain at the bow stop, transom tie downs, bow stop winch and strap, tire pressures, lug nuts, lights, safety chains, electrical connections, tires, grease, etc. I also check the brakes, hitch bolts, ball and trailer bolt every other time out. Overkill, maybe, but atleast I know everything is in good working order.

I also check the same comparators on the tow vehicle as the trailer along with fluid levels.

Alot of extra time doing this but worth it to be safe and secure in the tow.

Take a 15k boat ,,,,,,make a highway quick/emergency/panic hard lane change in a SRW and then a DRW.

See which one is still on the road after.

Can't speak for GM or Dodge, but on Ford I think the only difference between F250/350SRW/DRW is the leaf pack. Brakes, axles, drivelines all the same.

Randy