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jbc28
Explorer
Jul 13, 2017

2017 dually vs mid 2000 dually comparisons?

I'm curious to hear from folks who have upgraded to a current model dually. I'm hoping to avoid a brand war thread just honest opinions of where/how the new models are improved...specifically for towing heavy.

Unloaded performance isn't much a concern for me since I have a daily driver. My truck isn't generally used unless we are travelling or making deliveries for our business. I pull a 16k 40' toyhauler now. We do a few 1100 mile (round) trips to Disney each year, plus local trips. I'm really wanting to make a long trip out west in the next 2 years. I just don't see making that trip in our current truck as very relaxing.

I'm considering any of the big 3 duallys or maybe a F450 at the moment. New truck will be 4x4, CC, upper level trim, outfitted with a flatbed.

I just want to get an idea of what to expect after dropping $$$ on a new one. Thanks.
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  • ShinerBock's avatar
    ShinerBock
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2017
    Durb wrote:
    My 1 ton dually is mid 2,000s and has about the capacity of a newer 3/4 ton. I don't think I could even make the numbers work with your trailer in tow. The latest generation of duallies are towing monsters compared to previous years.


    Yep, that is pretty much it accept for the DRW 3500's of the mid 2000's had roughly the same specs as the SRW 3500's today and the SRW 3500's of the mid 2000's had roughly the same specs of the 2500's today.

    2005 3500 DRW compared to a 2015 3500 SRW

    2005 3500 CTD DRW quad cab 4x4 4.10
    GVWR: 12,200 lbs
    Payload: 4,810 lbs
    Towing: 15,800 lbs

    2015 3500 CTD SRW crew cab 4x4 3.42
    GVWR: 12,300 lbs
    Payload: 4,480 lbs
    Towing: 17,010 lbs


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    2005 3500 SRW compared to a 2015 2500

    2005 3500 CTD SRW quad cab 4x4 4.10
    GVWR: 9,900 lbs
    Payload: 2,890 lbs
    Towing: 15,850 lbs

    2015 2500 CTD crew cab 4x4 3.42
    GVWR: 10,000 lbs
    Payload: 2,390 lbs
    Towing: 17,020 lbs
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2017
    Howdy neighbor. Check out James O'Neil in Breman, GA if you're looking for a dually. When I purchased my 08 GMC 3500 they had the best price around and had several in stock, new and used. Even delivered to my store in Jacksonville.

    We'll be up at Nocalula campground in October for our annual FR owners group rally. Great campground.

    Good luck with your hunt.
  • dfletch's avatar
    dfletch
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2017
    We just got a 2017 Silverado 3500hd duramax crewcab 4x4 longbed dully. It has a CGVW OF 30,000 lbs towing capacity (5th wheel) of 22,000 lbs. and a cargo payload of 4,000 lbs. It has all the bells and whistles and drives like a dream. When pulling our 40 foot 16,000 lb 5ver I don't even know it's back there.
  • Durb's avatar
    Durb
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2017
    My 1 ton dually is mid 2,000s and has about the capacity of a newer 3/4 ton. I don't think I could even make the numbers work with your trailer in tow. The latest generation of duallies are towing monsters compared to previous years.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jul 13, 2017
    I put 15 hours towing yesterday 35k combined with MC trailer behind RV in a 15 RAM Dually. I felt a bit tired but not sore at all. Truck has AISIN and is a LongHorn with factory rear air ride. Very nice!
  • STEVEO496's avatar
    STEVEO496
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2017
    At that weight and the fact that this will be a dedicated tow vehicle I would look towards a 450/4500 series. I don't think there's a huge gap in price. The 450/4500 series trucks are built much heavier than the 350/3500 series.

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