Dualy or no dualy?

scarface · 04-10-2008, 10:21 AM

I'm looking at buying a truck and my buddy says that it's a bad idea to get a dualy unless I will be towing a ton of weight. Well it's just for moving my boat and Jeep so not too much weight. I found a good deal on one and was wondering on what your guys opinions were on it?

carwash · 04-10-2008, 10:25 AM

get a dually and you will never have a fear of overloading it. i miss mine. but i do enjoy my single wheel right now as well, so it's a toss up for me.

cons: wide, forget city parking, gotta plan ahead for crap like parking garage entrances etc. those swelled rear flairs aren't made for rubbing.

pros: duallies rule. serious tongue weight capacity, even more gooseneck capacity. look great with staks... hahahaha,

94Dodge Truggy · 04-10-2008, 10:29 AM

Duallies track better while towing a trailer at high speeds down the road. Insurance will be a bit higher and 2 more tires to worry about. One ton vehicles by law have parking restrictions on them in Fairfield, Ohio.

scarface · 04-10-2008, 11:10 AM

Yeah I think just because of the extra width I will stick with a SRW. I enjoyed my old 250 SRW and it was plenty capable

94Dodge Truggy · 04-10-2008, 12:40 PM

If it is for the right price how about converting it to SRW?

carwash · 04-10-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

If it is for the right price how about converting it to SRW?

but then the good price is gone... that's a lot of converting money, unless you happen to have all the parts.

04-10-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Duallies track better while towing a trailer at high speeds down the road. Insurance will be a bit higher and 2 more tires to worry about. One ton vehicles by law have parking restrictions on them in Fairfield, Ohio.

FYI :
Insurance is no higher in Ohio for a dually. I insure my 02 Ford F-350 Diesel 4x4 SRW for $20 more a year than my 06 3500 GMC Duramax diesel 4x4 dually... Both are crew cabs and diesels. both are loaded to the hilt...
In some states like Connecticut, an truck with dually rear wheels is considered a commercial truck. Even in private hands.. And can run in upwards of $1,100.oo a month to insure... (I have a buddy that moved from here to Connecticut and is going nuts about this policy)
Insurance rates have to do with your driving record, age, sex, and credit score (if you can believe that)

fabricator · 04-10-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by scarface

........................................ I found a good deal on one and was wondering ................................

I believe this should be a factor in your decision,

04-10-2008, 10:21 AM	#1
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	Dualy or no dualy? I'm looking at buying a truck and my buddy says that it's a bad idea to get a dualy unless I will be towing a ton of weight. Well it's just for moving my boat and Jeep so not too much weight. I found a good deal on one and was wondering on what your guys opinions were on it? __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

04-10-2008, 10:25 AM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	get a dually and you will never have a fear of overloading it. i miss mine. but i do enjoy my single wheel right now as well, so it's a toss up for me. cons: wide, forget city parking, gotta plan ahead for crap like parking garage entrances etc. those swelled rear flairs aren't made for rubbing. pros: duallies rule. serious tongue weight capacity, even more gooseneck capacity. look great with staks... hahahaha, __________________

04-10-2008, 11:10 AM	#4
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	Yeah I think just because of the extra width I will stick with a SRW. I enjoyed my old 250 SRW and it was plenty capable __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

04-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Duallies track better while towing a trailer at high speeds down the road. Insurance will be a bit higher and 2 more tires to worry about. One ton vehicles by law have parking restrictions on them in Fairfield, Ohio.

04-10-2008, 12:40 PM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	If it is for the right price how about converting it to SRW?