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04-27-2015, 04:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
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I love pulling with my 3500HD GMC Denali - Nothing beats a turbo Diesel
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04-27-2015, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
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Yeah, I can't wait for that first outing with the new TV.
Ken
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2015 White Hawk 25BHS w/Outdoor Kitchen
2015 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD Z71 4x4 Duramax
1985 Coleman Sequoia Tent Trailer
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04-27-2015, 07:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Zebulon
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I'min the same 1/2 ton boat, so to speak. We are weekend campers, (newbies and planning on 4-7 times a year) and I put 40K a year on my car. The burb does good for now, and I had my dad ride w/ me pulling it back to the dealer for warranty work. He is a full timer and has been towing for the past 30 years. He said the burb will work and do what we want for most everything we want to do now. But, I believe in more is still not enough... And working numbers on gas vs diesel and with my miles, I can pay for the Diesel engine in 2.5 to 3.5 years depending on brand of truck. I'm just diggin the higher MPG both non towing and towing of the diesel...leaning that way...
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2016 Ram 2500 CTD TRADESMAN
2015 Jayflight 28BHBE
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04-27-2015, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
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Good looking truck, congrats
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Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
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04-27-2015, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dvknutson
Nothing beats a turbo Diesel
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No spark plugs for me either.
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2012 Eagle 320 RLDS
2017 Ford F-250 FX4 Crew STX 6.2l
3.73 E-locker
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04-27-2015, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
Posts: 10,726
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2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
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04-27-2015, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Portland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKGperson
Not true. My $9000 Duramax Plus Package included: 1) Duramax engine, 2) Allison 1000 transmission, 3) Front & Rear Park Assist, 4) Engine Block Heater, 5) Heavy-duty dual 730 cold-cranking amps batteries, 6) Engine Exhaust Brake, plus, 7) Navigation & IntelliLink, and, 8) Bose Sound System. I know some of these aren't drive train related but they are $1500 worth of options that are included in the package.
Additionally, I believe the drive shaft on the diesel is a larger diameter but I haven't compared the 2015 GMC 2500HD gas to the 2015 GMC 2500HD diesel yet so I can't say for sure.
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None of that except the Allison is drivetrain related. I am in construction and deal with Ram, Chevy and Ford HD trucks everyday. The axles and drivetrain are exactly the same except on the gas engines as the diesel engines. Only Ram, if I recall correctly, offers an upgraded axle and trans with the HO Cummins.
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04-27-2015, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Portland
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Originally Posted by Seann45
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I will be the outcast on this. My '14 F150 Ecoboost easily out pulls and handles a load better than my 02 F350 w/a modified 7.3. But I wouldn't dare compare my 150 to any modern diesel. I think the new 1/2 tons are just as capable as any 10+ year old 3/4 ton truck.
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2015 Ram 2500 SLT 4x4 6.7 Cummins
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04-27-2015, 10:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
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I think we started this debate by you saying that except for the engine the HD trucks are EXACTLY the same and I pointed out the Allison transmission. I then threw in the other options that come on the Duramax Plus Package.
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2015 White Hawk 25BHS w/Outdoor Kitchen
2015 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD Z71 4x4 Duramax
1985 Coleman Sequoia Tent Trailer
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07-08-2015, 08:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Tulsa
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Great choice .... i made the same comments you did when i first towed with my new truck.
P
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2015 F250 Lariat - 6.7
2014 Jayco 29.5 BHDS
2014 Audi Q5 TDI
No Gas in my garage, now I need a Diesel Lawnmower
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07-09-2015, 04:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Eldersburg
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I found my 06 F350 King Ranch DRW 6.0 with under 40k miles for 24. Even with the necessary modifications to the 6.0, I'm still sitting under 30k on a truck that should easily last (with good upkeep) another 150-200k miles.
I love the looks and power of the new trucks, but my wallet prefers the vehicle that gets the job done at half the price.
Just one of those cases where it's hard to justify a gasser over diesel.
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07-09-2015, 05:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island, NY
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This year I switched from an '03 1500 Suburban to an '06 F-350 DRW 6.0 diesel. To say there is a difference would be an understatement. I am not really sure how to properly describe the difference as it is so significant.
One smiling RVer here!
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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07-09-2015, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Southeast TN
Posts: 260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jnamadison
I found my 06 F350 King Ranch DRW 6.0 with under 40k miles for 24. Even with the necessary modifications to the 6.0, I'm still sitting under 30k on a truck that should easily last (with good upkeep) another 150-200k miles.
I love the looks and power of the new trucks, but my wallet prefers the vehicle that gets the job done at half the price.
Just one of those cases where it's hard to justify a gasser over diesel.
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It will go that many miles easily. We have a 04 6.0 thats knocking on 400,000 miles. Deletes, injectors, and a turbo and thats mostly it.
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2013 Ram 3500 Laramie Cummins
2014 Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS
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07-09-2015, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Owensboro, KY
Posts: 242
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X2 UPCamper. I didn't get a diesel to save money, I got it because that was the towing experience I wanted. Same for camping - I don't camp instead of hotels to save money, I camp because I like the camping experience.
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2015 Jayco 27DSRL (Sold and shopping for new 5er)
2016 Little Guy CIRRUS 800 Truck Camper
2015 GMC SLT 3500 Duramax Crew Cab, SRW
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