3/4 ton vs. 1 ton shortbed for a Lance 855-S
I have backed off wanting an 11' camper with a 1 ton duelly as it just seems too overwhelming; that I would end up never taking the camper off the truck as it is too big and heavy. We have now sett...
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If you are going to special order a truck from a dealer you may as well get a 1-ton but when I went shopping I bought a 2011 3/4 ton as the only difference was the 2500HD has 1/4" smaller rear rotors, does not have a second overload set of leaf springs, and I got the extended cab which was not available in a short bed 1-ton from GM and I saved more than $5,000. I also got at no extra cost a bed liner, chrome side steps, camper mirrors, and an aluminum diamond plate tool box (which I sold on craigslist for $200).
I wanted the shortest practical wheelbase as I could get and a 2500HD with the extended cab and short bed fit the bill. With a 1-ton I would have had to get the long bed truck with a longer wheelbase and a longer camper neither of which I wanted.
Something to think about is that there are far fewer options for a larger fuel tank with short bed trucks. With long bed trucks there are 60+ gallon fuel tanks from Aero and Titan which add for flexibility when traveling in the boondocks, especially with a diesel engine.
I wanted the shortest practical wheelbase as I could get and a 2500HD with the extended cab and short bed fit the bill. With a 1-ton I would have had to get the long bed truck with a longer wheelbase and a longer camper neither of which I wanted.
Something to think about is that there are far fewer options for a larger fuel tank with short bed trucks. With long bed trucks there are 60+ gallon fuel tanks from Aero and Titan which add for flexibility when traveling in the boondocks, especially with a diesel engine.
