Age old 1500 vs 2500 debate

memtb wrote:

KD4UPL wrote:

parker.rowe wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
I have always believed that "if you need to add suspension aids, you need more truck"
After saying that the real answer comes from a trip to the scales fully loaded ready to travel. Whether you travel 50 or 500 miles really makes no difference.

Even though for a lot of models and years thats all the factory did to make "more truck"?

Lots of examples of 2500's vs 3500's where the only difference was the springs...or even just the overloads. And the weight sticker of course.

Sounds like you 1500 is doing ok, but if you are in the market or want more truck, go for it. You won't be disappointed I'm sure.

If I could afford it I would get a 3500 even though it might not be necessary for my camper. Not going to deny that for a minute!
But I am also happy with my rig, and enjoy making changes here an there to make it do what I want a little better.

While I agree there isn't much difference between a 2500 and a 3500 a lot of the time that is absolutely not true when comparing a 1500 to a 2500. In every case I know of a 2500 will have a stronger and completely different frame, axles, brakes, wheels, etc. A 2500, in most cases, is stronger and more capable than a 1500 in every category.
I don't really understand the resistance so many people have to getting a truck larger than a 1500. They don't cost that much more, they are generally the physical length and width, seat the same number of people, have the same controls, etc. There is no real downside to buying a stronger truck.
Personally, I will never buy a truck less than a 3500 but I use my trucks like trucks: for hauling heavy stuff and towing heavy trailers.

While I agree there isn't much difference
I don't really understand the resistance so many people have to getting a truck larger than a 1500.

They don't cost that much more, they are generally the physical length and width, seat the same number of people, have the same controls, etc. There is no real downside to buying a stronger truck.

Personally, I will never buy a truck less than a 3500 but I use my trucks like trucks: for hauling heavy stuff and towing heavy trailers.

You shouldn't try to understand why many would rather have a 1/2 to versus a larger truck. All you need to understand is that many people do prefer one, because some just can't grasp why.

My girlfriend loves flowers and pretty colors, but I don't have the slightest clue why, but I do know a lot of women just do.

There is a give and take regarding the 1/2 ton and HD trucks that you will never grasp, because there is no "give" for you regarding HD trucks, just all "take".

For others, a 1/2 ton give up a little when towing, but "takes" much more than it "gives" in handling, braking, nimbleness, maneuverability, etc, when not towing...don't try to figure out why.


For many people, if you don't have to give up all the "give" in a HD truck, you don't want to. Even at the same price and trim, the HD just "give" more than it "takes" versus the 1/2 ton for many drivers.

Your issue is, you seems to think people should feel the way you feel about their vehicles, as if your perspectives sets the bar regarding trucks and towing...that's not the case.

Say, there is no downside for "me".

You shouldn't try to tell others there aren't downsides for them, because that is for each individual to determine that...not you.