2025 2026 Dually's

[M and E]

We’re moving from SRW to a dually and I’m trying to gather real-world feedback from Paradigm owners towing with a dually.

We are not seriously considering an F-450 right now. The turning radius is attractive, but it is probably last on our list. I may also buy used, so 2025 and newer trucks are in the running.

The brands I’m considering are:

• Chevy 3500HD dually
• GMC 3500HD dually
• Ram 3500 dually
• Ford F-350 dually

I'm leery of the Ford because of the CP4.

For those towing a Paradigm with a dually, I’d really appreciate your thoughts on:

1. What truck are you using? Year, trim, engine, and bed length.
2. Which Paradigm model are you towing?
3. How does the truck feel towing ... stability, braking confidence, sway, porpoising, lane changes, mountain grades, crosswinds, etc.?
4. How does it ride unloaded or as a daily driver?
5. Any issues with bed rail clearance, hitch height, nose-high towing, or turning clearance (obviously for short beds only)?
6. What is the payload on your sticker (though we are only going to consider top tims...Denali Ultimate, LImited, Platinum)
7. Would you buy the same truck again?
8. Anything you wish you knew before moving to a dually?

I’m especially interested in feedback from people who moved from a single-rear-wheel truck to a dually while towing a Paradigm. Did the change feel significant, or was it more incremental?

This is not a brand debate...they all have their strengths and weaknesses and they are all "good" trucks today....just looking for practical owner feedback from people towing similar fifth wheels.

 

[RockDr896]

• What truck are you using? Year, trim, engine, and bed length.
  • 2019 F350 - 6.7L - 8'Bed
• Which Paradigm model are you towing?
  • 2023 370FB (42')
• How does the truck feel towing ... stability, braking confidence, sway, porpoising, lane changes, mountain grades, crosswinds, etc.?
  • Absolutely no problems at all. Dually really helps with cross winds.
  • There is no "Tire roll" possibility
  • Brakes at 5.0 on gain and I have disk brakes. The brakes on the 350 will be hard to wear out...huge pads
• How does it ride unloaded or as a daily driver?
  • It is a rough ride as a daily, if not used to a stiffer ride. I use mine daily, but wife complains about the ride when we hit bumps.
• Any issues with bed rail clearance, hitch height, nose-high towing, or turning clearance (obviously for short beds only)?
  • The only issue on mine is a tailgate recall. Mine opened up when towing rig and damaged my front hatch.
• What is the payload on your sticker (though we are only going to consider top tims...Denali Ultimate, LImited, Platinum)
  • Posted pic
• Would you buy the same truck again?
  • I would go 450, for the steering advantage. It is a big deal in a tight camp spot. If you have never driven a limited steering truck, the 450 will be a big learning curve.
  • I have a camping friend with a 2025 F350 single axle, pulling a 44' North Point 5th wheel. It pulls just fine the way he spec'd it out (Motor head type). After 2 years, he wants a dually and it is quite the show, watching him and his wife pull into sites after 2 years..LOL. Needless to say, limited steering really has him flustered still.
• Anything you wish you knew before moving to a dually?
  • Nope. I bought used and glad I went for the training wheels option.

Let us know what you buy!

 

[Fishfnatic]

2023 Lariat dually. 2024 paradigm 310 Echo rock dr exactly. 5465 payload. Have put 16000 miles on camper so far.

 

[Flyer32RLS]

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• Ford F-350 dually

I'm leery of the Ford because of the CP4.

Think you might have been reading too many negative comments. You have to remember, the squeaky wheel gets the attention.
I think if you look at the percentage of failures of how many are on the road, you might think about it different.
Yes, it was made by man therefore it will break.
I've just the opposite. If you take care of it, meaning adding fuel additives, it will take care of you.
There are other reasons more important to me than worry about something that might break.
Just my $0.02 comment!
Happy Glamping with whatever you choose!