Real Towing Numbers

[James Beyer]

Hey all, been looking at fifth wheels with gvrw 17k and 20k, and a 3500hd.  So, a 2020 3500hd crewcab diesel 8' bed 4x4 has 6000lbs more towing on a single axle, and 11,000 more on a dually over a 2019.  Sorta like the looks of 2019 over 2020, but would have to buy a 2019 duallyto do the same Towing of single axle 2020.  If True, I would be crazy not to buy a 2020.

 

Are these Real Towing Numbers?

 

Can someone explain how GM came up with such a huge difference???

 

Later-

Edited May 29, 2024 by James Beyer

[Pryme]

11 hours ago, James Beyer said:

Hey all, been looking at fifth wheels with gvrw 17k and 20k, and a 3500hd.  So, a 2020 3500hd crewcab diesel 8' bed 4x4 has 6000lbs more towing on a single axle, and 11,000 more on a dually over a 2019.  Sorta like the looks of 2019 over 2020, but would have to buy a 2019 duallyto do the same Towing of single axle 2020.  If True, I would be crazy not to buy a 2020.

 

Are these Real Towing Numbers?

 

Can someone explain how GM came up with such a huge difference???

 

Later-

Yes the 2020 trucks got better brakes a massive cooling upgrade including a gigantic fan, stronger frame etc. they are a big upgrade 

[James Beyer]

Thank You Pryme, that must be why the 19's are considerably cheaper.