Some pickup companies have greatly increased the GVWR of their trucks.
For example a 2010 and older GM 1 ton SRW is 9900lbs
A 2011 and up GM 1 ton SRW Duramax is now 11500lbs due to major frame, brake, suspension and steering upgrades, but they do weigh more than the older trucks, but still gain a significant increase in payload capacity.
My 2006 GM dually GVWR was 11400lbs.
I believe the 2011+ gas trucks have a lower GVWR.....on Chev/GM trucks anyways.
I can say from experience that GM's electronic stabilitrak and trailer sway control really works very well, as I don't feel any sway or trailer trying to push the truck, even in cornering, as long as the trailer brakes are adjusted properly.
So, what used to be dually territory isn't necessarily so anymore.
