Chevy Silverado should I get 2500 or 3500

zorr59 wrote:
I just purchased a Dutchman Rubicon M2600 TH. 30 ft to the tongue. Dry weight 7100lbs. 3900 capacity. Total Trailer GVRW 11000.

I have 2 harley dressers at 850 lbs each. I would only carry about 30 gal fresh water

I currently own a 2009 Silverado 1500. With tow package etc. I know I have to upgrade truck. The 2500 & 3500 max trailer are the same. The rear axle is more on the 3500. I do not want diesel or a dually as this will be our truck for everything else.

I have WD hitch installed.

Question...... Will the 2500 be enough.

I wish I had opted for the 3500 to not have to worry as much about weight -- I'm close to my payload. It's not like one drives really different as a daily driver and the prices aren't very different. I've read on here that some states treat the 3500 as a commercial vehicle, so that could make it more obnoxious to own the 3500 (California?). Or, they tax it differently. 3500's tend not to have a tire pressure system on them. I have the diesel, it is enjoyable to drive even when not towing. The latest model years of GMC have isolated the cabs more from the engine noise.