GMC 2500 question

[marcindy]

Today, went and looked at a 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax with the All Terrain package. I can't really tell if the All Terrain option change the payload or towing capacity. I'm hoping someone here can clarify what the real differences compared to just the SLT.
We are planning to change to an Open Range LT308BHS, which is supposedly "1/2 ton towable", but after going through all the numbers, I feel 3/4 ton is better way to go.

Thanks

[marcindy]

Thanks for the replies.
I'll poke around here a little more and see if I can find a 3500- they seems to be harder to find than a 2500, but appreciate the comments on the opportunity for long term trailer choices.
I was originally thinking of a propride hitch, but that was when I was considering a 1/2 truck- I'm hoping now an equalizer would still be ok. With the Canadian dollar the way it is, it would cost me $3k by the time I'm done with PP. I currently have an 1000/10000 equalizer which wouldn't work, but like how it has performed for the price
Marc

[krobbe]

Looking at realistic weights of the Open Range LT308BHS after loading it with stuff, the tongue weight will be 1100 - 1200#'s (or more if you pack like I do). Keep that in mind when comparing payload stickers/capacities on these trucks. My next truck will be a 3500 to carry a FW.
To answer your question, the All terrain package replaces the Handling/Trailering Suspension package. If your objective is for "best towing", skip the All Terrain package.

[gmcsmoke]

you have a GVWR of 10,000 with a D/A .....BUT.....all the extra weight they've added with the new frame and new components don't leave you with much payload. expect 2,000 pounds, if that when you're full of fuel and family and without a hitch; get a 3500 and you can add 1500 to that number.

not a big deal if you're towing a trailer a big deal if you're upgrading to a f'ver

[therink]

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Don't throw your money away on a 2500 series truck. I made that mistake once. For about the same money you can have a 3500 series that will do everything the 3/4 ton will do with about the same ride and fuel economy and when you decide to get that bigger trailer you're set.

B.O.

X2- while a 3500 and 2500 are the same in most respects, the sticker on the door offers about 700 additional payload rating. The price difference is only about $700.
I personally would avoid any 1/2 pick up for trailers weighing more than 7000 lbs loaded, especially fifth wheels.

[B_O__Plenty]

Don't throw your money away on a 2500 series truck. I made that mistake once. For about the same money you can have a 3500 series that will do everything the 3/4 ton will do with about the same ride and fuel economy and when you decide to get that bigger trailer you're set.

B.O.

[Golden_HVAC]

Hi,

900 pounds of hitch weight is going to require a 3/4 ton truck or a specially picked out longbed F-150 with the max tow ability and max cargo rating. You can buy a longbed supercab F-150 with a 1,900 pound cargo rating.

The 2015 pickups now have a aluminum body, and still have the same 7,850 pound GVWR, (XLT and 4X4 options) but a 5,800 pound curb weight - due to the aluminum body.

The curb weight of a GM 2500 diesel will be a lot higher than the F-150 ecoboost, so even though the GM might have a higher GVWR, the cargo rating might be similar. And because you are moving a 7,800 pound truck all the time, you might expect mileage to be around the same as the 5,800 pound Ecoboost when you are doing your daily driving. And expect the GM to be about $8,000 more due to the diesel option.

The first thing to do now is get a towing guide from your local GM dealer, and see what it will tow. What will it carry? If you ever plan on changing to a 5th wheel, consider a 3500 series truck, the base cost is nominally more than the 2500, but it can carry an extra 800 - 1,000 pounds, so towing a fifth wheel is possible with that one.

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/ Select the year, and then look up what it will carry. Cargo ratings are on page 10 (camper weight ratings) and towing is a few pages down.

Fred.

[FishOnOne]

The Off Road packages do not improve load and towing capacity and typically include some skid plates and different shocks.

[Paul_Clancy]

Hi from the sunny Okanagan. Hope the crazy winter is finally ending for you back east. The door sticker should accurately reflect the weight ratings of the truck with factory option packages. It won't reflect anything the dealer has added. You are right to ignore "half ton towable". It's more a marketing term than anything reality based.