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Old 11-23-2009, 09:53 AM   #12
LindaH
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We have never had a 4x4 to tow any of our fifth wheels. Since we don't do any off roading, we've never needed a 4x4, and it certainly isn't needed to pull a fifth wheel. The 4x4 mechanism adds weight to the truck and, thus, lowers both the amount it can tow and the hitch weight it can carry (take a look at the Chevy, Dodge, and Ford towing brochures and you'll see this is true no matter which brand you're talking about).

So, unless you do off roading (without the fifth wheel attached, of course), a 4x2 will be more than sufficient.

As for the duallies, whether or not you want to go with a DRW or SRW truck depends on the hitch weight you'll be carrying. Again, take a look at the towing brochures and you'll see that, in all cases, a DRW can carry more than an identical SRW truck.
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