Should I get a 2020 GM 3500 DRW or a 4500?
Well it is getting to be New truck time again.
First off, I am not married to any brand. I have owned them all at one or more points.
That said, The Rams and Fords did not make the cut this time around.
You may disagree, but it's my money, and my rules as to what I will base my standards on.
I was thinking of a GM 4500, but moved away from it, as the overall length would make some garage modifications necessary. And the fact that it is not available with a factory bed like the F450 has. So an aftermarket one of some sort would be needed. The costs seem to vary wildly on these.
When I started reading about the 2020 GM 3500 DRW, it checked off a lot of my boxes.
Then last night, I saw the overall length spec.
A tape measure of the garage confirmed my suspicion. It has grown enoughto require pretty much the same garage mods as the 4500.
So that part of it being a tossup, has me on the fence now.
4500 pros: tougher truck all the way around.
Wide track front axle, for tighter turning radius.
Available now.
Cons: Not sure about the insurance situation. Are they typically insured as commercial? Or is it just another vehicle on my private policy? This may vary with the state and the company. I am in AZ, and curently with Gieco.
Probably a much harsher ride.
The next one could end up in the pro collum.
The aftermarket bed. What do you have? What do you like/dislike about it? Cost?
The niceties are just not as nice.
The tranny. There are several options available. I simply do not know enough about them to decide, which one would be for me.
This too could possibly end up in the pro collum.
3500 DRW pros:
Very nice in the High Country trim. Features such as the virtual trailer camera system are a game changer.
Upgraded capabilities would be more than enough.
10 speed tranny is likely a plus.
Can pretty much nail down the price now, since the bed is included.
Same thing on the insurance.
Cons: Not as stout as the 4500. This may be a long term durability issue.
Not available now.
That is about all I have thought of so far.
Would be interested hearing others thoughts. Especially from those that have already made the decision either way, and what they have learned since.
Oh yeah, a new 5th wheel TH in the 20-24K range is in the future.
First off, I am not married to any brand. I have owned them all at one or more points.
That said, The Rams and Fords did not make the cut this time around.
You may disagree, but it's my money, and my rules as to what I will base my standards on.
I was thinking of a GM 4500, but moved away from it, as the overall length would make some garage modifications necessary. And the fact that it is not available with a factory bed like the F450 has. So an aftermarket one of some sort would be needed. The costs seem to vary wildly on these.
When I started reading about the 2020 GM 3500 DRW, it checked off a lot of my boxes.
Then last night, I saw the overall length spec.
A tape measure of the garage confirmed my suspicion. It has grown enoughto require pretty much the same garage mods as the 4500.
So that part of it being a tossup, has me on the fence now.
4500 pros: tougher truck all the way around.
Wide track front axle, for tighter turning radius.
Available now.
Cons: Not sure about the insurance situation. Are they typically insured as commercial? Or is it just another vehicle on my private policy? This may vary with the state and the company. I am in AZ, and curently with Gieco.
Probably a much harsher ride.
The next one could end up in the pro collum.
The aftermarket bed. What do you have? What do you like/dislike about it? Cost?
The niceties are just not as nice.
The tranny. There are several options available. I simply do not know enough about them to decide, which one would be for me.
This too could possibly end up in the pro collum.
3500 DRW pros:
Very nice in the High Country trim. Features such as the virtual trailer camera system are a game changer.
Upgraded capabilities would be more than enough.
10 speed tranny is likely a plus.
Can pretty much nail down the price now, since the bed is included.
Same thing on the insurance.
Cons: Not as stout as the 4500. This may be a long term durability issue.
Not available now.
That is about all I have thought of so far.
Would be interested hearing others thoughts. Especially from those that have already made the decision either way, and what they have learned since.
Oh yeah, a new 5th wheel TH in the 20-24K range is in the future.
