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Is it debatable though that the current 1500's are comparable towing to 2500s from twenty years ago? Although all the tech they throw in these trucks (added weight) is what can limit to what a 1500 can tow.

I'm leaning towards the short bed, only due to looks. I don't think my wife and I plan on upgrading travel trailers for a long time as our current one has bunk beds and is large enough to grow if our family grows. Current camper is a 2013 Jayco Jay Flight 25 BHS with a dry weight of 5770lbs, GVWR of 8180lbs, and listed hitch weight of 755lbs. I am pretty confident I do not load up the trailer to the GVWR rating. As for my payload question, I'm asking about the trailing information sticker as shown in this TFL link: https://tfltruck.com/2018/10/2019-chevy-silverado-1500-trail-boss-tow-payload-specs/ From my research, the payload # matters more than the manufacturer's statement that the truck can tow 13,000lbs or whatever number they put in the brochure. My dilemma is do I need a 3/4 ton pickup for the one or two times a summer we go camping further than two hours away, or if I can find a 6.2 w/ max tow LTZ or RST with close to 1900lbs of payload, then I have more cushion in payload numbers vs my current pickup.

short or standard bed? Can you share your payload #?

When towing using a 1500, is there a big difference between the 5.5 and 6.5 beds?

I haven't found a dealership with both on the lot, no. Test drives would be a good idea. I've never driven a truck with the 6.2L, so I am afraid I will fall in love with the powerplant and be disappointed in driving the heavier 2500. But if a 6.2L 1500 with standard bed is similar length to a 2500 with short bed, I might as well go with the 2500.

Here's to hoping the Build and Price comes out in the next week or two. I've heard beginning of February and the end of February for when it will come online. That's what I am struggling with. I believe I am only near my payload limits 5-6 times a year during the summer. The rest of the months the truck is empty, minus the occasional Menards runs.

I'm not too concerned about fuel costs as I know they will go up if I trade in for a 6.2 1500 or 6.6 gasser 2500. I'm mostly concerned about daily driving a HD truck and if it would be a pain in the ass or not.... the 10-speed may change the 6.6 gasser for 2024, but how quick is the 6.6 gasser compared to my 2018 6.3/6-speed? It's a dumb reason, but I don't plan on owning a sports car for a few decades yet and the 6.2 in the 1500 seems like it would fill that niche?

I'm curious as well.

The tow is okay with my current 5.3 if i keep it 60-65mph. The trailer is more noticeable if it is windy. As far as the water tanks, the tanks are between the tandem axles so I assume that is good.

Hello All, I posted a similar question in the HD section a couple months back, but I thought I'd ask the 1500 crowd. Looking at upgrading my truck that I use as a daily driver and for towing a 29' travel trailer with dry weight of 5770 lbs. (8180 GVWR). Do you feel I should upgrade to a gas HD truck? I'm estimating the travel trailer is closer to 7300lbs loaded up and filled with water. I live in South Dakota, so only camping May - September, and typically do 6-8 camping trips per year. Most of our camping trips are under an hour away from home, but my wife and I are considering doing longer trips across state. I currently daily drive a 2018 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 with the 5.3L/6-speed so my next truck would be my daily as well. I cannot recall the payload, but I recall it was 16xx. It's just myself, wife, 2-year old daughter, and black lab. The pickup bed is usually only loaded up with firewood, stroller, camping chairs, and Blackstone. I'm pretty confident I am under my payload with my current truck, but that will change as my family grows. I would like to stick with a 1500 for the more nimbleness of the truck and fuel economy for daily driving the other 6-8 months of the year I am not camping. I have been doing some reading on the forum about the newer RST/LTZ 6.2/10-speed with Max Tow have close to 2,000lbs payload. Currently have a short bed, and would probably consider a 6.5' bed if I went with 1500. I still need to test drive a HD truck to see how they drive, but I am leery on how tiring it would be to daily drive one. If I went with a HD truck, I'd get a future 2024 6.6 gasser with the 10-speed. My commute to work is under 2 miles so the diesel doesn't seem like an option to me. I apologize for the wall of text, but my main dilemma is the need of a HD truck for the 6-8 times a year I am towing a camper under 2 hours away from home. The other 90% the truck is being used as a daily driver. Would love to hear everyone's $.02.

I did not know that so good to know. When I upgraded from 18s to 20s on my truck i think it changed the height by less than .5".

I did a quick search on the forum and found other member's trucks fit, but I'll have to see if a dealer will let me test fit in my garage. Thanks for the info everyone.

Thanks for the specs. So there's about 4" to spare with a 7' door, but I am assuming antennas would hit?

Appreciate the quick replies everyone. I have been heavily leaning towards the 2500 gasser route, but a coworker mentioned looking into a 1500 crew with long bed. I tried googling, but didn't get much information. I need to find out if a 2500 will fit in my garage first. That's a necessity. I'm fine length-wise but will a 2500 clear a 7' garage door?

This could be a dumb question (and wrong section), but I have a 7500lb, 30' Jayco travel trailer that I currently pull with my 2018 Chevy Silverado LT Z71 5.5' bed. My wife and I would like to do further camping trips than our usual under 2 hour trips, but the amount of sway I feel with my current truck is a little uncomfortable. Would upgrading pickups with a longer bed/wheelbase be worth it or would I be better off upgrading to a 2500 gasser? The truck is my daily driver, if that matters. Thanks!