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Old 01-26-2014, 05:32 PM   #1
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Towing - Single or Double Axle?

Getting ready to be a full time rv'er and towing our Alpine 3555RL around the country. Need suggestions on a tow vehicle, so far were leaning toward the Ram 3500 either single or DW. Which would be better? And whats everyone else towing with?
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Old 01-26-2014, 05:39 PM   #2
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Have a dodge 3500 DRW
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Old 01-26-2014, 06:46 PM   #3
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Had a Chevy 2500HD SRW and towed a 3700RL, had some sway and didn't like the feel. Needed a new ride and got a 2014 GMC 3500HD DRW and don't regret it. No matter which brand go for DRW.
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Old 01-27-2014, 07:11 AM   #4
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Terry & Carol,

As full-timers you'll typically have/carry (& add) more *stuff* than the average RV'er.

Your 3555RL had a dry pin weight of 2,525 lbs (prior to any options added or modifications), and a GVWR of 15,500 lbs.
At 39+ ft long, that's a 'big' 5th wheel!

Compare the load/payload capacity and the rear axle ratings on the SRW vs DRW... chances are, the DRW will be needed.

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Old 01-27-2014, 11:53 AM   #5
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Duels are the only way to go carrying that kind of weight, I think if you ever have a blow out on the TV, you have another tire to back you up...
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Old 01-27-2014, 12:57 PM   #6
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HI I know folks that have towed with both and I also go along with the others drw i am so happy When i trades up from srw to drw. better ride no sway.
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Old 02-01-2014, 09:17 AM   #7
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Get a DRW truck, I've read way too many stories about people buying campers too large for the tow vehicle, if I had too do it all over again my next truck will be a dually
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Old 02-01-2014, 06:19 PM   #8
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Lots of camping with a srw 3500 with air bags , but a blowout is always on my mind so I just take it easy.
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