Goofasap!
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We will soon be investing in a fifth wheel, 11~12,000 ish lbs. or less and a 1ton truck.
I would like to see what first hand experiences have to say as to a single TV. I realize the safety,driver comfort and security of a dually as we have towed a 36' fifth wheel with one previously, but want to know more of experiences of the single.
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IdaD
Idaho
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SRW.
DRW is great if you need one, you definitely don’t for that weight and other than hauling a heavy load SRW better in every way.
2015 Cummins Ram 4wd CC/SB
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hornet28
Muskegon
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What are your reasons for figuring a SW is better in every way?
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Cummins12V98
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If you are planning to go bigger in the near future DRW. 3500 LB SRW will be a nice tow rig, I guarantee your RV will weigh more than you think when fully loaded.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"
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Old-Biscuit
Verde Valley
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I have a 3500 SRW and tow a 14K 5th wheel (13,873# scaled)
FTd for 7 yrs traveling weekly/2 weeks all over the USA
NEVER had a 'white knuckle event', 'OMG should have bought a DRW', 'we're all gonna die'
If I had a heavier 5vr I would have considered going DRW but the SRW and 5vr are a very good match.
Key is to know capabilities and match them.
Is it time for your medication or mine?
2007 DODGE 3500 QC SRW 5.9L CTD In-Bed 'quiet gen'
2007 HitchHiker II 32.5 UKTG 2000W Xantex Inverter
On the Road Debt Free April '07
Off the road still Debt Free Jan. '14
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Bionic Man
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if it’s a dedicated tow vehicle you could make the argument for DRW. Otherwise I’d go SRW.
My trailer is 12000 and change. I often tow a fishing boat behind it. If I were buying again today I would absolutely go SRW. And my truck isn’t used for much of anything but towing.
2012 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW CC 4x4 Max Tow, Cummins HO, 60 gallon RDS aux fuel tank, Reese 18k Elite hitch
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 QC SB 4x4 Cummins HO NV5600 with Smarty JR, Jacobs EB (sold)
2002 Gulf Stream Sea Hawk 29FRB with Honda EV6010
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Halmfamily
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We started off with a 2007 F350 SRW pulling a 13600 lb fifth wheel and the truck pulled great but felt wiggly doing around corners and didn't feel as stable as I wanted. We now pull with a 2008 GMC 3500 DRW and the difference in stability is night and day. Once your get use the extra width parking is not an issue.
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT DRW D/A 4x4 (Big All)
2006 Ford F350 PSD SRW King Ranch 4x4 (Henry) (Sold)
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pennysmom09
Delaware
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hornet28 wrote:What are your reasons for figuring a SW is better in every way?
Driving!!
Nancy and Doug
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rhagfo
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IdaD wrote:SRW.
DRW is great if you need one, you definitely don’t for that weight and other than hauling a heavy load SRW better in every way.
hornet28 wrote:What are your reasons for figuring a SW is better in every way?
pennysmom09 wrote:
Driving!!
Not really so, DW and I daily drive our Ram 3500 CC LB DRW and don't have issues. would a SRW be easier to park, a bit easier but not night and day, you get use to the Hips and Length.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#
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memtb
Wyoming
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A newer, properly outfitted SWR is plenty for the trailer described. If you change to a “much” heavier camper....a DRW may be the better option. For your load, and general everyday use, rain or shine, sleet or snow....the SRW will be much more user friendly!
Many folks indicate the parking issue. If the truck is not” used in snow/ice, or for off-road narrow roads possibly mud encountered.....then parking is the least of your worries. If parking is your “only” challenge.....go with the DRW.
We tow a “much” heavier trailer than that, with no issues. The trailer suspension, load balance, braking abilities will also play into the equation.
Todd & Marianne
Miniature Schnauzer's - Sundai, Nellie & Maggie Mae
2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins, 6 speed manual, 3.73 ratio, 4x4
2004 Teton Grand Freedom, 39'
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