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To Dually or not to Dually: that is the question.
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<blockquote data-quote="RedVenom48" data-source="post: 16327740" data-attributes="member: 166576"><p>Thanks for all the replies! After watching some videos, Ive decided no on the F450. The 450 is rated higher for conventional towing, but its curb weight pays a penalty with its 5th wheel/gooseneck rating. Even though the 450 has a beefier axle shafts, wide track front and bigger front brakes, its classification from Ford hinders it from legally being used to its full potential. I definitely dont want commercial tires either. That wide track front is a bad-ass option though.</p><p></p><p>This weekend I went and took a look at some Super Duties of all varieties. Comparing the Dually F350 to the SRW, I came away from it with a favorable view of driving one every day. Yes, its wider than my Excursion by 8 inches on either side. But Im not too concerned with the width.</p><p></p><p>I also can see myself looking to eventually build it into a pickup truck version of an Earth Roamer with a Capri bed camper. The stance on those look KILLER and the chassis' are F550 with Big-ass single wheels all around. I think I could do that with a Dually F350, then swap back to the duallys when time to tow.</p><p></p><p>I am STILL debating SRW and Dually. I have to time to make an informed decision, as whatever I choose is going to be</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The dually look has grown on my over the years. Potential for Earth Roamer stance has me excited too.</p><p></p><p></p><p> Plan is to get into 5th wheel RVing, may to buy some land in Northern AZ in the pine forrests.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Definitely something Ill take note of, but fortunately my Excursion is big enough Ive learned to always be checking my position in lane.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Agree, Diesels arent for the poor of budget minded consumer. Im very fortunate that I am my own labor, so maintenance isnt an issue for me. Price and selection of tires also eliminated the F450. No desire to deal with commercial spec.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The 2019 SRW F350 rating is a healthy 20,700 lbs. The 2020 is now rated to a staggering 21,900 SRW. Many 5th wheels we are looking at in the future are about 15-16k trailer GVWR that includes 2500-3000 pounds of allowable cargo in that weight. While it technically can still do it, Im not sure Id want that pin weight on 2 tires.</p><p></p><p>But since this would ONLY be for RVing and not commercial, the extra 6,600 lbs of capacity the dualy is rated for may not be needed. Of course, the 2020 F350 dually is now rated to a mind boggling 31,300 lbs, versus 27,300 for 2019...</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Lol, I daily my Excursion, all 8Klbs sitting on front and (soon to be) rear F350 leafs. Its rough, but its not terrible. Ill definitely compare when Im ready to test drive. And again, its that ability to tow whenever wherever that I admire of the dually.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Maybe, but the con of its ride may be negated by its capability. Will road test extensively when I get closer to purchasing.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Im a spray-it-yourself wash kinda guy myself. A good wash every now and then with spot free rinsing in between is all you really need out here in Arizona. Regular waxing is critical out here because of the sun though so there is that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedVenom48, post: 16327740, member: 166576"] Thanks for all the replies! After watching some videos, Ive decided no on the F450. The 450 is rated higher for conventional towing, but its curb weight pays a penalty with its 5th wheel/gooseneck rating. Even though the 450 has a beefier axle shafts, wide track front and bigger front brakes, its classification from Ford hinders it from legally being used to its full potential. I definitely dont want commercial tires either. That wide track front is a bad-ass option though. This weekend I went and took a look at some Super Duties of all varieties. Comparing the Dually F350 to the SRW, I came away from it with a favorable view of driving one every day. Yes, its wider than my Excursion by 8 inches on either side. But Im not too concerned with the width. I also can see myself looking to eventually build it into a pickup truck version of an Earth Roamer with a Capri bed camper. The stance on those look KILLER and the chassis' are F550 with Big-ass single wheels all around. I think I could do that with a Dually F350, then swap back to the duallys when time to tow. I am STILL debating SRW and Dually. I have to time to make an informed decision, as whatever I choose is going to be The dually look has grown on my over the years. Potential for Earth Roamer stance has me excited too. Plan is to get into 5th wheel RVing, may to buy some land in Northern AZ in the pine forrests. Definitely something Ill take note of, but fortunately my Excursion is big enough Ive learned to always be checking my position in lane. Agree, Diesels arent for the poor of budget minded consumer. Im very fortunate that I am my own labor, so maintenance isnt an issue for me. Price and selection of tires also eliminated the F450. No desire to deal with commercial spec. The 2019 SRW F350 rating is a healthy 20,700 lbs. The 2020 is now rated to a staggering 21,900 SRW. Many 5th wheels we are looking at in the future are about 15-16k trailer GVWR that includes 2500-3000 pounds of allowable cargo in that weight. While it technically can still do it, Im not sure Id want that pin weight on 2 tires. But since this would ONLY be for RVing and not commercial, the extra 6,600 lbs of capacity the dualy is rated for may not be needed. Of course, the 2020 F350 dually is now rated to a mind boggling 31,300 lbs, versus 27,300 for 2019... Lol, I daily my Excursion, all 8Klbs sitting on front and (soon to be) rear F350 leafs. Its rough, but its not terrible. Ill definitely compare when Im ready to test drive. And again, its that ability to tow whenever wherever that I admire of the dually. Maybe, but the con of its ride may be negated by its capability. Will road test extensively when I get closer to purchasing. Im a spray-it-yourself wash kinda guy myself. A good wash every now and then with spot free rinsing in between is all you really need out here in Arizona. Regular waxing is critical out here because of the sun though so there is that. [/QUOTE]
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