If you realy want to carry a heavier payload, should have purchased a 3500 or a dually. No point in complaining about an AEVs payload when you knew its no match for a NON AEV or a 3500
I was responding to the more general discussion of pros and cons of gas versus diesel, not my particular needs. A comparison of two otherwise identically equipped AT4X trucks will reflect more available payload for the gasser. For those who want the AT4X, but also want to carry a light pop-up camper (or similar weight), the difference in payload might make the gasser the better choice.
As to what
I should have done, the answer is “more thorough research”.
I got convinced by the GMC’s great looks, great ride, great turning radius, and better repair record. Collectively, those were compelling, obviously. Of course, I was unaware of the long list of negatives discussed in other threads, but I should have been. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. That’s my fault, and it’s been an expensive lesson.
I don’t want a dually, for several reasons, but the Ford Tremor has about twice the payload, more power, and it fits 37” tires without any modification, so it carries a camper comfortably. That’s enough for my needs.
If I had unlimited money, I’d get one of the custom F-550s built in Colorado. They ride like a half-ton, are super quiet, and can carry more than 8,500 pounds in the bed. They’re also about $200,000. My neighbor’s truck is shown below… The hydraulic suspension lowers to make getting in easy, it self-levels, it corners well on 42s, the turning radius is tighter than my truck, and it’s luxury-car-quiet on the inside.
As it turns out, you can do almost anything with enough cubic dollars. This particular neighbor is a super nice guy. Started from scratch and he’s been very successful. Humble to the soles of his boots — and he’s purchased or built all the toys I’d buy if I was worth $30 or $40 million.
