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07-13-2015, 06:30 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Originally Posted by davel1971
which is exactly why I can't figure out why anyone buys a 3/4 ton truck.  |
Exactly!!
My insurance is also a bit less with the 3500 over the 2500
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2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
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07-13-2015, 06:57 AM
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Location: Oshawa, ON
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Originally Posted by SYE
I also want to add, there was only a few hundred bucks between the 2500 and 3500,
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To the OP - there's your answer.
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07-13-2015, 07:42 AM
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Location: New York
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Need as much as you can get?
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Originally Posted by Filthy Beast
As we have been told, they are the same truck so get the cheaper one.  |
WOW the person who said this needs to do some reading, as there is a big difference between 2500 and 3500 trucks, yes the payload but is so much more, Rear axel, transmission gearing, cooling, alternators, battery's and so much more.
Stepping up to a 3500 is a big jump and a much needed jump if you are going to be towing a 5er, so if this is what your intentions are I would highly recommend the 3500 no matter the brand.
P.S. my next and needed truck will be a gmc 3500 8 ft bed dually
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07-13-2015, 10:07 AM
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Is the 3500 going to be to tall for my Rockwood fifth wheel? It sits perfect on my half ton.
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07-13-2015, 12:05 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Wasn't on mine
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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07-13-2015, 12:18 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davel1971
which is exactly why I can't figure out why anyone buys a 3/4 ton truck. |
People have different requirements for a TV. I bought the 3/4 ton for several reasons and I still have more towing cap than most with there 1/2 tons. I owned dualls for years and they served me well. Most folks do not need unless you think its a prestige thing.
You can adjust the hitch height when installing in the 1 ton dually. Later RJD 
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07-13-2015, 08:14 PM
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Location: Seaford, De
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aceinspp
People have different requirements for a TV. I bought the 3/4 ton for several reasons and I still have more towing cap than most with there 1/2 tons. I owned dualls for years and they served me well. Most folks do not need unless you think its a prestige thing.
You can adjust the hitch height when installing in the 1 ton dually. Later RJD |
just because it's a 1 ton, it doesn't mean it's a dually. Mine isn't, and the payload is 1600 lbs more than a comparible 3/4 ton.
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07-20-2015, 06:29 PM
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Did it, 2015 GMC Denali 3500 Duramax SRW. Can't wait to tow with it. Have to wait a week before I can get the hitch swapped to it.
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07-20-2015, 06:44 PM
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Location: North Carolina
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Very nice looking truck..... get your 500miles break in this week.
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07-20-2015, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Our heartland Big Country sits perfectly level when hooked to our 3500. After our trip to Alaska last summer I do not regret getting it. We had a Q20 manual slider hitch installed in our truck bed but after 20,000 miles we have never had to slide it back.
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07-20-2015, 06:59 PM
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Trying to get some miles before towing. No need for a slider its an 8 foot bed. Don't like towing with a shortie.
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07-21-2015, 12:42 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
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That was the hardest 500 miles ever for me. I drove my truck everywhere I could think of and took a couple of cruises. Enjoy the beautiful truck..... oh and I'm jealous as I wanted a black one but the white one was the only '14 leftover with what I wanted/needed in a 500 mile radius.
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