New 3/4 CC Dmax payload cap terrible!
I'm researching tow vehicles, and I discovered that when a 2014 Silverado 2500 HD is configured w/Diesel, Crew Cab 4x4 and Long Bed, the payload capacity drops to a pitiful 2552 lbs. Which basical...
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This does sort of illustrate the paradox of how trucks are rated. My 2WD regular cab gas 2500HD has the same GVWR as the loaded crew cab 4WD diesel of the same year. Since it's so much lighter empty it has a payload of just over 3900 lbs, enough to handle most fifth wheels. Of course, there's no room in the cab for the family and not enough motor to tow a 15K fifth wheel. :/
But like others have said a 3500 SRW for a few hundred $ more gives you a healthy boost of payload on paper if that is what matters. Under the badging and ratings, the nuts and bolts of the two trucks are very similar and in many aspects identical. If it were me shopping for a truck to tow a good-size but not gigantic fifth wheel, it would be a 350/3500 SRW for sure.
But like others have said a 3500 SRW for a few hundred $ more gives you a healthy boost of payload on paper if that is what matters. Under the badging and ratings, the nuts and bolts of the two trucks are very similar and in many aspects identical. If it were me shopping for a truck to tow a good-size but not gigantic fifth wheel, it would be a 350/3500 SRW for sure.
