So, that's my d'oh moment for today.What are dually trucks?

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The discussion revolves around the term "dually trucks," specifically focusing on their definition, characteristics, and the participants' personal experiences with the term. The scope includes informal learning, terminology clarification, and cultural observations related to vehicle types.

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  • One participant expresses surprise at learning about dually trucks, describing them as pickup trucks with wide rear ends and four tires on the rear axle.
  • Another participant shares a video link related to dually trucks, suggesting a connection to community engagement.
  • A participant mentions that they had not heard the term before and does not feel the same sense of realization.
  • One participant initially thought "dually" referred to "dual axle," but later acknowledges that "dual wheel" is the correct interpretation.
  • Another participant reflects on their own lack of familiarity with the term until they traveled to a different region, suggesting a cultural aspect to the usage of dually trucks.
  • One participant humorously notes the phrase "Duly noted," possibly in response to the discussion about terminology.
  • A participant suggests that dually trucks are primarily used by building contractors and for towing large RVs that require a fifth wheel.

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Another "d'oh" moment

I learned something today and felt stupid for not having known it before...

The automated car wash that I use has a sign above the entrance: No Dually Trucks. I'd always wondered what that meant, but never bothered to ask the attendant.

Today I saw someone mention dually trucks in the comments in an article on cnn.com, so I finally did a Google search, and learned that these are pickup trucks with wide rear ends and four tires on the rear axle:

[PLAIN]http://cdn2.worldcarfans.co/2008/11/medium/toyota-tundra-diesel-dually-at-sema-2008_1.jpg

Of course, I've seen these every day for years around here, but never knew what they were called. The crowd I hang out with doesn't use them, so I never hear anybody talking about them.
 
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I had neither ever heard the term nor noticed the trucks, and I don't feel like saying "D'oh!".
 


I know the term. Always thought it was short for 'dual axle', which would be a misnomer, since its not. But 'dual wheel' makes sense.

You wouldn't fit a double-wheel vehicle into those wheel slots some car washes use.
 


jtbell said:
I learned something today and felt stupid for not having known it before...

Of course, I've seen these every day for years around here, but never knew what they were called. The crowd I hang out with doesn't use them, so I never hear anybody talking about them.
Meh - I'd never heard the term before my first extended expedition below the Mason Dixon Line in my 20s. I think it has something to do with the people:pickup-truck ratio.
 


Duly noted.

[PLAIN]http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/education/dueling/Dueling-01.jpg
 
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jtbell said:
The crowd I hang out with doesn't use them, so I never hear anybody talking about them.

I think these are used mainly by building contractors and people in related trades. I've also seen them used for large RVs that require a 5th wheel.
 

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