Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually

Ed Carpenter · 03-24-2014, 01:37 PM

Ok at some point I want to get another truck(waiting on lottery lol). I'm a Chevy guy so that's what it will be. My question is you can get the truck in the dually version or standard single tires on the rear. Right now I have a 24' enclosed trailer. At some point I would like to get a LQ trailer around 44'. Would the single setup work for this or is it going to have to be the dually? Thanks. Ed

340Cuda · 03-24-2014, 05:42 PM

Ed,

When my 24' trailer was new we went and picked it up with my son's 3/4 ton PU which of course had single rear wheels. However it was a Cummins diesel with a trailer towing package so it was not a light duty truck.

Even empty I find it more stable when towing with my dual wheel one ton. There is a little wiggle that is not there with the dual wheels.

While the single wheel is probably more than adequate I do think the dual wheel is better.

My $.02.

Bill

Alan Roehrich · 03-24-2014, 05:59 PM

Ed, the "Big Dooley" as GM calls it tows far better, the bigger the trailer, the bigger the difference.

Kevin has a crew cab 4x4 2500HD with the 8.1 and the Allison. It does not get a bit better mileage than my crew cab 2WD 3500 "Big Dooley" with the 8.1 and the Allison, in fact, mine may do a little better.

Mike Pearson · 03-24-2014, 06:08 PM

Ed

To pull a gooseneck with LQ you will have to have a dually. The tongue weight of the trailer will be too heavy for just 2 tires. Get a duramax diesel you wont be sorry.

Ed Carpenter · 03-24-2014, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

Ed

To pull a gooseneck with LQ you will have to have a dually. The tongue weight of the trailer will be too heavy for just 2 tires. Get a duramax diesel you wont be sorry.

It will be the 6.6 duramax with the Allison for sure. Thanks for the input. For now my 200,000 mile 2001 1500HD will have to get me to Columbus. ☺

jmcarter · 03-24-2014, 07:37 PM

Anybody ever notice all the 15K pound plus fifth wheels and toy haulers being pulled by 2500 trucks? Any of those look like they were not overloaded and outmatched? Didn't think so...my 3500 Dually pulled a very large fifth wheel so well that I can't imagine losing the peace of mind it gave. Did some dang big grades out west and don't believe anybody that says interstates can't have more than a 6% grade.

Sean Marconette · 03-24-2014, 10:28 PM

Ed,

If you are planning on a LQ trailer. Dually. Otherwise it would be alot of white knuckle drives. Depending on the size of LQ vs garage length with the water and holding tanks. These do place a lot of weight on the bed of the truck, and tires.

Good luck
Sean

Geerhead55 · 04-12-2014, 12:32 AM

[QUOTE=deuces wild;425569]It will be the 6.6 duramax with the Allison for sure. Thanks for the input. For now my 200,000 mile 2001 1500HD will have to get me to Columbus. ☺[/QUO

You'll be fine, Ed. Its only a few inches from Texas to Columbus on Google Maps!
Danny Durham

Run to Rund · 04-12-2014, 10:39 AM

Factory tires and suspension matter a lot too. My 2004 Ram diesel 2500 towed my 3800 lb. empty, about 8000 lb. loaded 24' box trailer fine. My 2013 Ram 3500 SRW does even better with the 7000 lb. rear axle and 3640 lb. rated 275-70-18 tires.

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Ok at some point I want to get another truck(waiting on lottery lol). I'm a Chevy guy so that's what it will be. My question is you can get the truck in the dually version or standard single tires on the rear. Right now I have a 24' enclosed trailer. At some point I would like to get a LQ trailer around 44'. Would the single setup work for this or is it going to have to be the dually? Thanks. Ed __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

03-24-2014, 05:42 PM	#2
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,672 Likes: 3,866 Liked 802 Times in 339 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Ed, When my 24' trailer was new we went and picked it up with my son's 3/4 ton PU which of course had single rear wheels. However it was a Cummins diesel with a trailer towing package so it was not a light duty truck. Even empty I find it more stable when towing with my dual wheel one ton. There is a little wiggle that is not there with the dual wheels. While the single wheel is probably more than adequate I do think the dual wheel is better. My $.02. Bill

03-24-2014, 05:59 PM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Ed, the "Big Dooley" as GM calls it tows far better, the bigger the trailer, the bigger the difference. Kevin has a crew cab 4x4 2500HD with the 8.1 and the Allison. It does not get a bit better mileage than my crew cab 2WD 3500 "Big Dooley" with the 8.1 and the Allison, in fact, mine may do a little better. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-24-2014, 06:08 PM	#4
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,452 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Ed To pull a gooseneck with LQ you will have to have a dually. The tongue weight of the trailer will be too heavy for just 2 tires. Get a duramax diesel you wont be sorry. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-24-2014, 07:37 PM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,386 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Anybody ever notice all the 15K pound plus fifth wheels and toy haulers being pulled by 2500 trucks? Any of those look like they were not overloaded and outmatched? Didn't think so...my 3500 Dually pulled a very large fifth wheel so well that I can't imagine losing the peace of mind it gave. Did some dang big grades out west and don't believe anybody that says interstates can't have more than a 6% grade. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

03-24-2014, 10:28 PM	#7
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Ed, If you are planning on a LQ trailer. Dually. Otherwise it would be alot of white knuckle drives. Depending on the size of LQ vs garage length with the water and holding tanks. These do place a lot of weight on the bed of the truck, and tires. Good luck Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

04-12-2014, 12:32 AM	#8
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually [QUOTE=deuces wild;425569]It will be the 6.6 duramax with the Allison for sure. Thanks for the input. For now my 200,000 mile 2001 1500HD will have to get me to Columbus. ☺[/QUO You'll be fine, Ed. Its only a few inches from Texas to Columbus on Google Maps! Danny Durham

04-12-2014, 10:39 AM	#9
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Chevy 3500 single tire vs dually Factory tires and suspension matter a lot too. My 2004 Ram diesel 2500 towed my 3800 lb. empty, about 8000 lb. loaded 24' box trailer fine. My 2013 Ram 3500 SRW does even better with the 7000 lb. rear axle and 3640 lb. rated 275-70-18 tires.