2500HD Vortec 6.0

[campingn.c.]

Hi all, 1st post here.
We just bought a 2014 Jay Flight 32BHDS that we'll be bringing home next week!!! Our previous TT was 30ft without a slide. I've pulled most of the worse HWY's in the NC mountains with it without any issues.
Question is, I'm being told on another forum that I need to run out and replace my truck. I have no plans of doing so, just looking for some insight from people pulling heavy with that same combo.
I realize it's close to the max numbers, but not over.
BTW, it's an 2005 6.0 so it has the 4 speed tranny. 4:10

Thanks

[lx22f/c]

You will have no problems towing with that truck.

[Crabman]

Welcome to the forum!
The towrating on that truck is about 10,000 lbs, according to my 2004. You will be fine on payload and should be OK on weights, IF you do not load too heavy. Since you now have the truck and trailer is on its way, I would take it loaded as for travel to a CAT scale to verify your weights, then give it a real world tryout.
Specs on the 32BHDS:

FLOORPLAN 32BHDS
Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 7,590
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 870
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 9,975
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2,385
Measurements
Exterior Length 35' 6"
Exterior Width 96"
Exterior Height with A/C 133"
Interior Height 81"
Queen Bed 60 x 74
Bunk Beds 30 x 73 & 38 x 73
J-Cube Futon 74 x 74
Trundle Bed (Optional) 38 x 73, 38 x 73 & 30 x 73
J-Steel Convertible Sofa 42 x 60
Hide-A-Bed Sofa (Optional) 46 x 76-1/2
Wheel Base 276-1/8"
Tank Capacities
Fresh Water Capacity (gals) includes water heater 86
Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals) 32.5
Black Waste Water Capacity (gals) 32.5
Other
Sleeping Capacity 8-10

[Rustic Eagle]

I agree with Crabman that it's a doable TV/TT combination, and that your loading habits will be a big factor...., as well as your personal towing expectations.

Also, remember that the actual "ship weight" on a 32BHDS will be around 8,000lbs.

CAT scale how-to: http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...igh-Your-tt-tv

Bob

[turbo-power]

I have a 2013 32bhds and have contemplated buying a truck equipped witha 6.0 gas eng like yours . After you pick yours up I would be interested in your feedback on what your feelings are on how it tows.

[Livinglife2]

Congrats on the new camper

[Redhorse 823]

Congrats on the new TT
Agreed you should have no issues
Keep in mind your truck is almost ten years old and may be a bit sluggish off the line

[nevercominhome]

Welcome to the JOF from a fellow NCer and congrats on the new TT!

[campingn.c.]

Thanks for all the replies!
I actually just bought the truck not that long ago. It has less than 50K miles on it, looks like it was frozen in time, I couldn't pass it up. I was looking hard for a nice 8.1 but apparently they're only a myth !
I was skeptical of the 6.0 at first, coming from 454, but so far it has really impressed me. I love my truck....so far !
I'll post an update when we bring it home Saturday.

[Crabman]

Originally Posted by campingn.c.

Thanks for all the replies!
I actually just bought the truck not that long ago. It has less than 50K miles on it, looks like it was frozen in time, I couldn't pass it up. I was looking hard for a nice 8.1 but apparently they're only a myth !
I was skeptical of the 6.0 at first, coming from 454, but so far it has really impressed me. I love my truck....so far !
I'll post an update when we bring it home Saturday.

Yes I think there were a relatively small number of 8.1`s produced. When I was used truck shopping July 2012 I did a search and only a few showed for sale up nationwide equipped with with the 8.1.

[Adk Camper]

I have a 6.0 in my HD and I tow a 13 33RLDS without any issue. As others have said you will be fine.

[RUSSELL5000]

I would think with that 4:10 rear axle ratio you would be fine. x2 on loading.

[carey965]

that is a 3/4 ton you are set, that is something that i will be looking for to tow my 5th wheel

even tho it is a 6.0 gasser it is still made to tow like a 3/4 ton i will take a GM gas motor over a ford 6.0 diesel in a 3/4 ton any day of the week,

[campingn.c.]

Got the new camper in the driveway today. Truck did great. I could hardly notice a difference from the old camper, (roughly 2K lbs lighter). I still love my truck !!!!

[TeeJayBird]

Congrats on the new setup! I have pretty much the same rig, 2004 2500 with the 6.0L gas pulling a 2012 32BHDS and it's done great for the past 2 years! As I expected I don't try to race any Ferraris uphill, but we get there just fine. Any good trips planned for the summer?

[msturtz]

Originally Posted by campingn.c.

Thanks for all the replies!
I actually just bought the truck not that long ago. It has less than 50K miles on it, looks like it was frozen in time, I couldn't pass it up. I was looking hard for a nice 8.1 but apparently they're only a myth !
I was skeptical of the 6.0 at first, coming from 454, but so far it has really impressed me. I love my truck....so far !
I'll post an update when we bring it home Saturday.

I had a 2004 Silverado 3500 4x4 SRW 8.1L 4.10 gears with the Allison 1000 transmission. I traded it in last June with about 47k miles on it. We got a Greyhawk. The truck pulled like a beast!

[campingn.c.]

I've finally got my Reese DC dialed in. I think it tows better than the older, lighter camper ever did. The truck likes the extra weight it seems.

What are you 6.0 guys seeing for mileage. Looks like I'm around 7.5-8 mpg, but I've got 285's on there, which doesn't help.

Two trips booked so far. Two weeks at the beach and Disney in the fall.

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by campingn.c.

snip...... What are you 6.0 guys seeing for mileage. Looks like I'm around 7.5-8 mpg,....snip

That's about what I get with my TV/TT combined loaded weight of 15,400lbs (6.0L/4.10). With a tail wind and on the flats I can snag a little over 9mpg

Bob

[Adk Camper]

Originally Posted by campingn.c.

I've finally got my Reese DC dialed in. I think it tows better than the older, lighter camper ever did. The truck likes the extra weight it seems.

What are you 6.0 guys seeing for mileage. Looks like I'm around 7.5-8 mpg, but I've got 285's on there, which doesn't help.

Two trips booked so far. Two weeks at the beach and Disney in the fall.

Your numbers are exactly in the same range as what I'm getting.

[etex211]

I wish I could get 7.5-8 miles per gallon. My '96 454 dually gets about 6.