JMTTS
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djgarcia95928
1. DRW trucks have a lower load capacity - ??? - not according to my numbers
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TXiceman
(Near) Houston,TX
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DRW DRW DRW and long bed are best for towing the larger 5er's
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djgarcia
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JMTTS wrote:djgarcia95928
1. DRW trucks have a lower load capacity - ??? - not according to my numbers
I was referring to the 04 Ddoge 3500. I should have been more specific.
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Kober
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djgarcia95928 wrote:JMTTS wrote:djgarcia95928
1. DRW trucks have a lower load capacity - ??? - not according to my numbers
I was referring to the 04 Ddoge 3500. I should have been more specific.
Ahem, I think someone has fed you some wrong info.
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BenK
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Pluses, mostly better towing:- Wider track
- 8 LT sidewalls vs 4 LT sidewalls
- Wider foot print
Minuses, mostly handling:- Harder to maneuver
- parking spaces
- cost of more tires to replace
- not as good in slippery conditions
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BenK wrote:Pluses, mostly better towing: - Wider track
- 8 LT sidewalls vs 4 LT sidewalls
- Wider foot print
Minuses, mostly handling: - Harder to maneuver
- parking spaces
- cost of more tires to replace
- not as good in slippery conditions
never mind....... just got it..... never post before you've had your first full cup in the morning
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rlh6805
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[quote=BenK]
Minuses, not as good in slippery conditions[/ul][/quote]
This is very true, if you live in a state where is snows in the winter and will be driving the TV in the winter, then you really need to consider this. DRW are horrible on snowy/slippery roads. 4wd would be a must if you opt for DRW's and need to drive in the snow.
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Engineer9860
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For my $.02 since you specified that you have a TT, and not a 5er, I belive I would stay with the dually. The extra stability of 2 more tires is really helpful, especially if you get your combination on a curvy road.
If you had a 5er, I would say that SRW would suffice. I am of course looking at this from a stability angle, and not the load carrying angle. Since the TTs tend to be the tail wagging the dog, I feel that having the two extra tires will help you in the long run.
As far as the down side to a dually, it would have to be the wider spaces needed to manuver. Also, I have found that a dually loaded light, or empty, has a surprisingly easy tendancy to hydroplane on wet pavement.
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dagger4
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My 4x4 dually is absolutely great in the snow, without 4x4 I'm sure my opinion would change. Before I bought it I also was under the impression that snow or slippery conditions would be scary or downright hazardous. It must be an urban legend.
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Horseplay
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Urban legend me thinks dagger4 wrote:My 4x4 dually is absolutely great in the snow, without 4x4 I'm sure my opinion would change. Before I bought it I also was under the impression that snow or slippery conditions would be scary or downright hazardous. It must be an urban legend.
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