Is a dually needed?

newbury · Feb 15, 2014

daugen said:
is there a time of the year where there are more of these on the market?
Like one would buy a convertible in the Spring and not the Fall...

Are you indicating buy a convertible in the spring? I've found best prices for convertibles in the fall.

Anyways, after looking for duallies for several years I found the best prices seemed to come up in fall and they often were "bundled" with a camper.

daugen · Feb 15, 2014

newbury said:

Are you indicating buy a convertible in the spring? I've found best prices for convertibles in the fall. Agreed.

Anyways, after looking for duallies for several years I found the best prices seemed to come up in fall and they often were "bundled" with a camper.

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now that makes sense, after the summer, don't want to have it over the winter, pay storage for the trailer, etc. How convenient, just my schedule...:thumbsup:

TBarD · Feb 15, 2014

Just another data point here. I have one truck that I use for everything, including off-road and towing. I went with a Dodge RAM quad-cab short-bed SRW, Cummins diesel with a few towing mods. I tow both my tractor with a few attachments (14K or so), and a big fifth wheel that is 15-16K. The truck is just fine for all this despite being a SRW, although I am basically at the rear axle rating when towing the fifth wheel. Power wise, the truck is plenty strong enough to tow either trailer on mountain grades. I tow the fifth wheel with a SuperGlide sliding hitch, mounted on a B&W gooseneck hitch with adapter, hence I can two either a gooseneck trailer or a fifth wheel (or bumper pull) equally well. One thing I would strongly recommend is an exhaust brake and at least an EGT gauge on the truck. My fifth wheel has disk brakes on both axles, which is also recommended when towing that heavy. I haven't tried it yet, but a SRW can be fitted with steel wheels and commercial 19.5 tires rated 5K per wheel or better (comparable to a dually), which is one way to solve the rear axle weight rating problem if towing heavy becomes a habit.

daugen · Feb 15, 2014

Cars for Sale: 2012 RAM 3500 SLT in Easton, PA 18045: Truck Details - 364481579 - AutoTrader.com

this truck caught my eye. Does Dodge do something different with the rear dually sheetmetal? my eyes tell me it looks skinnier but I'm sure my tape measure would disagree. Now if this truck were around in the Fall for under 40K, that's probably decent value for me. A bench seat is fine, as long as the seat is comfortable.
Though that big Dodge console would be missed.
I really like the monotone non blingy look of this one.

Diamondpilot · Feb 15, 2014

daugen said:
Cars for Sale: 2012 RAM 3500 SLT in Easton, PA 18045: Truck Details - 364481579 - AutoTrader.com

this truck caught my eye. Does Dodge do something different with the rear dually sheetmetal? my eyes tell me it looks skinnier but I'm sure my tape measure would disagree. Now if this truck were around in the Fall for under 40K, that's probably decent value for me. A bench seat is fine, as long as the seat is comfortable.
Though that big Dodge console would be missed.
I really like the monotone non blingy look of this one.

Thats high for a used base model. I can find fully loaded trucks for that money or less around here.

Chris

dave1949 · Feb 15, 2014

If you consider a new cab-chassis, or could find the right used one, these are nice, gooseneck platform bodies. Get one with stake pockets and a hook rail for strapping and you can carry plenty of stuff while not towing. Or, they can be had with integrated close-able storage boxes too.

For DRW on a Dodge you have three CA (back of cab to axle distance) choices: 56", 60" and 84", all 95-3/4" wide.

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foreman Etexas · Feb 16, 2014

I would take 40(that's trade-in value) and my miles just alittle less than that but its loaded.

daugen · Feb 16, 2014

foreman Etexas said:
View attachment 360993I would take 40(that's trade-in value) and my miles just alittle less than that but its loaded.

well that was easy... :thumbsup:
I won't need it until September,
and just so happens I'll be in Texas in May in my motorhome.
Would you PM me please with your location.
:dance1:

I was actually going to do a truck wanted here when I got back from my trip.
at least this will educate me. I'm happy to pay extra for a truck someone has taken good care of.
Now if someone smoked a cigar a day in the thing, well...yuk.
and the chaw spit stains on the console might be a bit of a turn off...

foreman Etexas · Feb 16, 2014

daugen said:
well that was easy... :thumbsup:
I won't need it until September,
and just so happens I'll be in Texas in May in my motorhome.
Would you PM me please with your location.
:dance1:

I was actually going to do a truck wanted here when I got back from my trip.
at least this will educate me. I'm happy to pay extra for a truck someone has taken good care of.
Now if someone smoked a cigar a day in the thing, well...yuk.
and the chaw spit stains on the console might be a bit of a turn off...