chevy 3500 6.0 vortec and truck camper

The 6.0L engine is more then enough power for hauling any TC in both SRW or DRW trucks. My neighbor pulls a 5vr that weighs about 10k with his 3500 SRW 6.0L.

Now if you're considering a 4000# TC I would be looking seriously at a DRW truck.

Thanks. I currently have a 96 with the 5.7 vortec and numerous bolt on performance modifications and it does fine with our Lance 835. Absolutely smooth sailing. But, the 96 is a 2 door model extended cab and as we get older it gets to be a pain and a newer truck with rear doors (whether xcab or crew) would be easier on our backs for making use of the rear seat for carrying those things we like to have in the cab of the truck, to say nothing of being able to take our grand kids with us!

That said, is there a "best year" for the 6.0L vortec? It seems to me it would pay to go new enough to get the 6 spd trans.

With GM and I believe Ford trucks if you look at 2011 models and newer you will get a much higher payload than before that date whether it gas or diesel. I don't know what year Dodge raised its payload.

Paul

ridinpreacher wrote:
Is anyone using a chevy or gmc SRW or DRW with the 6.0L with any of
the single or double slide truck campers that are out there.

The Lance and Palomino double slides push 3700 lbs. even over 4000
considering the Lance 1172.

Bottom line are these dually only diesel only once you get to 3700 and over?

The 1172 is going to be VERY far over 4000#.

However, keep in mind that the NNBS 6.0L Chevys have 6 speed transmissions which make for a much more relaxed ride than the older 4 speed trans. And the 6 speed seems to find better gearing for most situations.

Our 2012 Chevy crewcab 6.0L/ 6 speed easily hauls our Lance 855s

Thanks for that info.

You should be fine. I've carried one of my campers weighing around 3000# and 4 people on a f150 From Okla to the west coast and back. But I wont do that again. :)

There is no SRW truck that is going to have 3k# payload capacity just based on tire capacity. If your over 3k on the TC you need a dually. As far as the Chevy 6.0 goes it's not a problem just try to get the 6speed trans for a better experience.

hmknightnc wrote:
There is no SRW truck that is going to have 3k# payload capacity just based on tire capacity. If your over 3k on the TC you need a dually. As far as the Chevy 6.0 goes it's not a problem just try to get the 6speed trans for a better experience.

Errr, 'scuse me. The Chevy Silverado 6.0L crew cab in LT trim has a payload of 4300# with SRW and 6450# as a DRW.

My truck in signature below has a 3900 lb payload. While I realize I don't have a TC the 6.0 handles my fiver Ok. Keep in mind If I full timed, a Dmax would be on my short list but works good for me. I recommend 4:10 axle and likely would be a factory order with the 6.0. You would be hard pressed to find a 4:10 with 6.0 1 ton on a dealer lot.
I believe you will want DRW with TC over 3k.