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03-07-2018, 08:09 PM
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Looks like there's a new Chevy tow vehicle coming
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03-07-2018, 11:41 PM
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Problem is, unless things have changed, there's no plan for an LTZ or High country version.
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03-08-2018, 06:30 AM
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If they are reentering this segment, you better bet that there will be a gas engine option to accompany the diesel in short order. The current Ford F650 and 750 gas powered trucks are selling quite well in that segment. I can't imagine GM not following suit.
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03-08-2018, 09:44 AM
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Not something I see in my future. I am surprised the chevy 6500 didn't come closer to matching the GVWR of the F-650, missing the mark by 6500#.
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03-08-2018, 11:40 AM
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At the point you need to have a truck this big to tow an RV is the moment you should consider just buying a vacation home. Any RV that’s big enough to need this as a tow vehicle is one that shouldn’t be moved around enough to warrant a purchase of this thing.
It’s even more likely that this all occurs at even the need for a 5500 series truck.
My two cents...
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03-11-2018, 07:16 PM
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Right On Nighthawk!
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03-11-2018, 07:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nighthawk87
At the point you need to have a truck this big to tow an RV is the moment you should consider just buying a vacation home. Any RV that’s big enough to need this as a tow vehicle is one that shouldn’t be moved around enough to warrant a purchase of this thing.
It’s even more likely that this all occurs at even the need for a 5500 series truck.
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It's not so much need as it is comfort level. That's why, those who can, buy semi's as a tow vehicle. The cab of our 08 SENECA on the 5500 KODIAK chassis was very roomy. I would love to have one to tow with.
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03-11-2018, 09:47 PM
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If I needed something this big I would buy a used semi. Much more bang for you buck.
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03-12-2018, 09:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nighthawk87
At the point you need to have a truck this big to tow an RV is the moment you should consider just buying a vacation home. Any RV that’s big enough to need this as a tow vehicle is one that shouldn’t be moved around enough to warrant a purchase of this thing.
It’s even more likely that this all occurs at even the need for a 5500 series truck.
My two cents...
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Pretty much my thinking as well. Sounds like a solution trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
No offense to those who choose to tow a rolling hotel, I'm all for people having the freedom to do as they please. BUT if you can't tow it with a 2500 or 3500 diesel already available on the market, you are most likely going too big / heavy.
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03-12-2018, 01:51 PM
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Yeah I was wondering what people tow with for a high end 5th wheel such as a DRV Mobile Suite that grosses out at 24K. Isn't that above F-450 territory?
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03-12-2018, 09:15 PM
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Friends of ouers have a Mobile Suites and tow it with a 3500 dodge dually.
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