So I bought an SRW F-350 Lariat. Truck is great. However, I keep seeing DRWs around (there are two at my campground this weekend, in fact.

I orginally didn't even consider a DRW because I assumed they would be too big for daily driving. that and my wife doesn't like the looks of them.

However, every dually owner I have spoken to seems to love theirs and doesn't find parking to be that big of an issue. I also assumed they would be more expensive but now realize that they aren't prohibitively so.

So my question for all of the SRW guys is what made you decide on am SRW as opposed to a DRW?
JC

 

I like DRW's but don't currently have a need for a DRW so I have the SRW.
The SRW SB is easier for in town driving when I do it and a little less to maintain (two less tires).
If I never use a DRW's capabilities then owning one would be only because I want it.
Parking isn't an issue because I park in no-man's-land anyways.
I just need larger toys/equipment to make use of the DRW excuse!

If over 11,000 lbs tow, DRW owners do talk about the greater stability of their DRW's.

 

DRW if you are going to do long hauls and stay on the road.

Mine is a SRW and I do just fine.

 

I bought a DRW, and love it. I don't know what an SRW is like towing a big load, but my DRW is rock solid, no sway..

I find the length a little more of a challenge than the dual wheels..

now, the only bad thing is the gear ratio.. my 08 is a 4.10.. and on the 2011's the best you can do is 3.73... so non-towing mileage sucks. ( you lucky dogs getting 17-18 or more!)..

Sam

 

I've seen lots of dualies with busted rear fenders I assume from trying to fit into places you shouldn't. Haven't seen a new Ford with this issue but definitely something to think about.

 

Or course rated capacities on a DRW are higher than the SRW. Aren't all DRWs on LBs. I've owned two 2011's now. The first one was LB and now I have a SB. The LB's turning radius is not as good as the SB. That really makes a difference getting in and out of my driveway. Also I believe I'm getting a little better mpg's on the SB. But maybe that's just more experience in trying to get better milage.

I towed a 35' 9000 lb. travel trailer with the LB and it handled it like a dream. If I had to take the trailer all the way to the East Coast I wouldn't have a problem doing it with the SRW LB. I tow the same trailer with the SB for the first time this week. We'll see but I don't think it will be too, if any, different.

At this point I don't see me ever getting a DRW unless I change trailers and absolutely need the capacity.

 

The current fiver we own weighs 13000 pounds fully loaded. Every time we use it we realize that it is the perfect size and floor plan for us. This means we are not going to a heavier unit anytime soon. Our 2011 F350 SRW truck is under all the weight ratings and does a great job of towing our Big Horn.

However, if I needed more truck I would surely buy a dually. I already park in the boonies now so not much would change.

Regards

 

I love my dually and currently use it as my DD, with about 2600 on the OD ,i'm seeing17.3 around town and I'm lovin that compared to our 06. We pulled our 5ver last weekend on a close trip , about 54 miles each way , we got 16.4 mpg on the way there, and on the way home with the air on it went down to 16.mpg still much better than my 06 dually.and it no where close to being broken in.
Memorial weekend i'll be towing again about 250 miles ,i'll keep track of mpg.Our 5ver weighs about 12,500.
Nite and day compared to my 06.
Ford did it right this time ,

one happy camper
Rich

 

A dully would never fit in mt garage and I like to keep my truck in the garage. I have no problem towing my 13K 5er, very stable and with this new truck have to check to see it it is still back there. I love the look but they are a little big.

 

16 towing?!.. DRW?! no way!?

Sam

 

Had I been a bit more edumacated on dry camper weights prior to buying my truck I would have gone dually. The extra 1000 pounds of payload makes a huge difference in choices for a camper. Wife wants a slide out that sleeps 6. So far the only camper that is even close to meeting her criteria is an Adventurer 950B - but its dry weight is just shy of 3,000 pounds and payload max on my SRW is just under 3200 pounds. Not even close to making weight when wet despite what the salesman thinks.

If we didn't have a boat to haul around, would just buy a fiver and be done with it.

 

Hmm, I'm surprised noone has mentioned wheel and tire options yet or inner rear tire blow-outs.

Thanks guys, keep the opinions coming!

 

Inner (or outer) rear tire blowouts are not a big thing. (other than having to change them!) And, on a drw, much less exciting than a srw. Truly the added length is almost more of an issue than the width. One learns to adapt for the extra size and heft. One other note is that as a VFD member, I see many wrecks involving p/u trucks here in Texas. But, I almost never see a drw overturn. Sure, it does happen but compared on a unit to unit basis, much less frequently than the srw's. Just more stable I think.
I had a Dodge megacab swb drw that was great for parking and manuevering, but, well it was still a Dodge, and I just like these new Fords and their engines much better.

 

I've driven both over the years and keep going back to dually's. Don't really use it to its full potential at the moment (hope to soon) but overall I love how they drive and look. Although looks diminished a bit this year with these new fenders. Plan is to bolt on a pair of 2010 fenders. Overall I find the length to be the problem when parking, the dually's don't really add difficulty. I suppose they are more likely to get hit or scratched since they do stick out a bit.

 

This is my first dually,will not go back to srw.Previous camper was 12.5K more comfortable towing than w/srw.Current fifth wheel 15500# milage is 11 towing and 16 not towing.Turning is the only issue still misjudge at times.