Dually vrs swa cross country trip pulling trailer

Dually Pros - More stability. Long box (don't know SRW box length). Extra rears might give you more flat flexibility - run one soft, without changing on the road. Thicker stab bars. Assuming the box is empty.


Dually Cons - Lower MPG. With a bumper pull that light, stability won't be a big deal. Goose would be a different story. Less lbs per sq inch on the rear can be more of an ice issue, tire condition matters, too. Rear inner flat and you're pulling both tires, unless you're calling it in to a service. Turn radius likely bigger.


I run a 17 3500, CCLBSRW, bumper pull sled hauler. I'd take the SRW if me, and I wasn't hauling anything big in the box, too.

Summer take the dual, slick winter roads the srw will put more psi to the road for better traction, especially with marginal tires you mentioned.
I pull a 34’ bumper with 8 sleds, gas for 8 sleds for 3 days, plus all the required food, gear, and all 8 of our family. Tow rig is srw duraburb, does great.
Balancing your load/hitch hieght will be most important to safety at freeway speed.

Put 500 to 800 lbs of sand tubes in box for weight it will really help sway from side wind.