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Oct 24, 2017 | 07:36 PM

Pioneer1

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Can't decide about dually

Little background. Started out with 2005 Duramax ccsb. Then 2009 f350 diesel ccsb. Next was 2016 f350 diesel ccsb. Now having thoughts about 2017-18 diesel dually cclb. I use the trucks for hauling about half the time. Weights I haul are at the top of the range of the 2016. Would a dually make a big difference in handling? Drove one the other day. Did like the mileage. About the same as the one I have now, the 2016. The first 3 trucks I mentioned are srw. Wish I had built a bigger garage 25 years ago and decision would be easier!

Oct 24, 2017 | 08:12 PM

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I had a 2016 f350 srw. Thing is my fifth wheel was simply too heavy for the payload that I had available on the srw. Now people will throw rocks at me but I did prefer the short bed srw for towing that trailer.... Shorter truck overall was better especially in campgrounds. If you need the payload , go dually in fact you don't really have a choice. I'm not saying I don't like mine far from it. I just preferred the feeling. I now have a 5500 lbs payload in a well equipped truck and thats what mattered to me

Oct 24, 2017 | 08:30 PM

2009kr

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If you do, seriously consider the F450. The wide-track tight turning are very beneficial. The stronger tires, bigger brakes, and wider front stance are nice as well.

Oct 24, 2017 | 09:34 PM

Pioneer1

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450 would be nice but 350 should be fine. What are the main difference between the two? Besides price or is that like the difference between a 250 and a 350 are which is not much?

Oct 24, 2017 | 09:51 PM

mrgrayaz

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I've specifically danced around the dually, as I want a SRW truck. I've even tailored my 5th wheel to it. We just bought the 17, and did a CC SB SRW (again) We just like the form factor too much. Can't imagine parking a LB DRW everywhere.

Weighed the other day and came in at 7200lbs on the rear axle with full gray tanks, full fuel, and all passengers. Still G2G on a SRW

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As my shower tank basically sits on the pin, this is a worst case scenario for me - I never travel with full gray tanks.

Oct 24, 2017 | 09:53 PM

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From ccsb to F450

another vote for F450, it's worth it alone for the wide track front axle. I can get my F450 around a lot easier than my 2015 F350 ccsb. Plus it's always nicer to have more truck than you need.

Eric

Oct 24, 2017 | 10:49 PM

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Bought mine to tow our 15K pound toyhauler. It does a great job and is real stable at highway speeds. I use it for a daily driver and it's not as bad as I thought...just have to be aware of where your parking. Getting 16-17 mpg for daily use and that's about what I was getting in my '13 F-150 Ecoboost.

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Oct 25, 2017 | 01:38 AM

TheLex

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I too vote for the F450. Confession - I've never owned a pickup in my life. I need something to tow our soon to be purchased toy hauler. I read all the reviews and decided I wanted the tighter turning radius and better brakes. I wasn't worried about the capacity since the 350 has plenty.

IMO what makes the truck tricky to drive at times is the length more so than the width. The mirrors help a lot with the width. It's the length that makes it tricky at times. With my inexperience, I can't imagine a wider turning radius truck.

Oct 25, 2017 | 11:34 AM

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I vote the F450.

Oct 25, 2017 | 12:11 PM

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If you do, seriously consider the F450. The wide-track tight turning are very beneficial. The stronger tires, bigger brakes, and wider front stance are nice as well.

I have a 2017 F-450 as my daily driver and I really love it. The wide track is awesome. I would think you would too.
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Oct 25, 2017 | 12:21 PM

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albertatyke

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I vote 450 too, I love mine and also use it as the daily driver, the turning radius makes it feel alot smaller.

Oct 25, 2017 | 12:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2009kr

If you do, seriously consider the F450. The wide-track tight turning are very beneficial. The stronger tires, bigger brakes, and wider front stance are nice as well.

What he said^^^