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Roadlover
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Jun 17, 2015

A 2015 GM 3500 Dually Diesel and ArcticFox 1150 Question

I currently have a 2004 Chevy 3500 dually diesel with 132000 miles on it. The truck has done a fine job of of traveling and carrying our Arcticfox 1150, but now looking at purchasing a 2015. Nothing is wrong with the 2004, just looking for a change. My question is: has anyone been using the new 2015 GM dually diesel for truckcamping or know any pros or cons with it as the tow vehicle?

Thank you,
Ken
  • jimh425 wrote:
    I think the tailgate width is more narrow than it used to be although I'm sure someone with one will chime in.

    I had run into that but the newer trucks have the narrower tailgate opening. The older truck should be able to handle the newer campers. It's older campers on a newer truck that present a problem.
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  • I think the tailgate width is more narrow than it used to be although I'm sure someone with one will chime in.
  • Roadlover - I only have one year under my belt as a truck camper and Chevy 3500 dually owner. Never had a camper of any kind but always had a tow vehicle for a boat. I've had Ford and Toyota trucks for towing. Our current setup is a Chevy 3500 dually diesel with an AF 1150. About half the time we tow a approximately 3,000 lbs aluminum fishing boat behind it. It's an awesome rig. Can't even tell the boat is back there. The handles great. I did add stable loads which helped level the truck a bit more. I am highly impressed with the Chevy product having never had it before. Don't see why the GM would be any different.