What I have read says the 2500 HD and the 3500HD dullie have the same engine? So, what is the advantage in the dullie pulling actual weight? I have the 2500 and own a small landscaping business. I also have a travel trailer that weighs around 9000lbs loaded. I am considering a bigger camper and was wondering if a dullie would be the way to go and why? Thanks.

I bought my dually for the extra stability of the extra two rear wheels....very nice when you are rollin' down the highway at 70 mph and the wind starts pushin' on the side of the trailer. The dually also allows for a little more pin weight.

JP

Greater payload capacity and stability.

They both hit the nail on the head. I wouldn't even think of towing without my Dually.

They both hit the nail on the head. I wouldn't even think of towing without my Dually.

I have been thinking of converting my 2500HD into a dually. New truck IS NOT an option. :grd:

I would also recommend the dually for towing because of the stability and stiffer rear springs. I used to have a 2500 but the dually is a way better towing vehicle.

If you're towing an extremely heavy load and you have a blowout on a srw, you're in a lot more trouble than the same scenario with dually. Safety safety. What everyone else said.

You will not be able to go through most car washes and drive-thru food places.
Your mileage will drop about 5%.
It will ride like a panzer tank on some freeways.
Fenders will get parking nicks.
Fenders are not cheap when they bust.
Tire costs will rise.
Some dirt roads will have the truck hunting for direction.

But...

Wider wheel track makes heavy loads handle better.
More traction.
Individual tires are a bit cheaper.
More payload.
Tires do not deflect as much in the rear when loaded, making truck run straighter.

They also look cool!:cool:

On edit, if you are thinking about joining the brotherhood its "dually" versus "dullie". :)

1500lb more payload capacity; stability; safety; BADASS LOOKS!!!! :D

Mama JJ drives the truck more than I do, actually gets mad when I take it. The extra tires on the rearend are nice to have just in case. Yea, the wheel fenders can take a beating in parking lots if you aren't careful and park away from others. Heck I usually just park away from the building and split 2 spots, nobody seems to care. ;)

When I was shopping it finally came down to "which truck provides me the most flexibility and least limitations?" If I was going to put $40k in a truck I didn't want any regrets. So far, NONE! JJ :)

You will not be able to go through most car washes and drive-thru food places.
(wishy washes still work I can go though 70 % drive thu)

Fenders will get parking nicks.
(park in 2 spots on far end of lot next to the vettes)


Health benifits Less crappy junk food and more walking


I wouldn't tow with out dulley any more.

Guys,

On payload... On a stock truck vs stock truck more payload...
however I have a friend with a Ram 2500 that when he is fully loaded weights out at just over 14,000 lbs... it surprised me very much when he told me this, but he had many add ons to this truck... not just in capacity...

Pete

mcrat::ro) :ro) :ro) :exactly: ................:Nothing_f

I used to have a SRW and wouldn't consider towing anything heavy without a DRW now that I have one....tows well, rides very well, great traction in snow, rarely need the 4x4 here in Alaska, and get the same mileage I was getting with my 6.0.

AND, I found a car wash in Anchorage that I can take my dually through....and it did a very nice job. AND, I can take it through the McDonalds, Arby's, and Taco Bell drive through - no problems here keeping the cholesterol above 5000! ;-)