I Blame Crabman for this!!!

[newrvguy68]

Well, since Crabby had to go out and get himself a new tow vehicle and "up the ante", so to speak, I couldn't be left in the dust so I bought one too...a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD! Now I can't wait to get it out with the trailer and see how it performs compared to my last tv. Something tells me that it will be a night and day difference. The fact the truck has a built in sway control, hill assist, and integrated brake controller is already a step up for me.

I'm going to try to post a couple of pics but if this doesn't work you'll have to just be patient until I get things figured out.

[Crabman]

I will take full and complete credit (or blame) for your TV upgrade! Wish I coulda gotta new one , not in the budget. You`ll love having some heavy springs under your rear end . Enjoy and appreciate the capabilities of the new 2500. Yeah, and get them pics posted ASAP .

[taviking22]

Didja get a diesel or gasser?
Either way, you're gonna love it!

[newrvguy68]

I went with the gasser Viking...I looked at both options available and figured that since the truck was going to be used mainly as a daily driver that I just couldn't justify the diesel. Plus the deal I got on this was literally an "offer that you can't refuse", as they say. It was a 2012 but only had 18,000 km (just shy of 11,000 miles for you folks south of the border) and had the options on it that I was looking for.

[Denise]

Originally Posted by newrvguy68

well, since crabby had to go out and get himself a new tow vehicle and "up the ante", so to speak, i couldn't be left in the dust so i bought one too.

lol

[RoyBraddy]

I got the trailer package on my 2010 Ford and to my surprise the trailer brake brake system kicks out using the foot pedal when you are below 10MPH. Didn't like that idea. Don't know if GM has the same setup. When I pull up to a stop sign I usually just hold the trailer brakes on with the slide switch. Never had any problems but just feels better to have the trailer brakes somewhat locked down... I miss my old Prodigy P2....

[Terry]

....must resist urge to buy new vehicle.....arrrrr.......

[jal0710]

Newrvguy looks a lot like mine, but mine is a GMC D/A combo. But the color is the same from what I can tell. I think you will like the vehicle. After driving a few gassers, I have had three diesels and the diesel mileage is up to 40-50% better than the gasser, pulling the same load. In town mileage for the diesel, unloaded, was around 14 when I first bought it compared to the 10 for the 454 Vortec. On the highway, towing my FW and boat together, the gasser was around 8 and the diesel was round 12. It seemed to me that, even with the disparity in fuel cost, the diesel might have come out ahead, in the long run.

[Derek700]

I will blame him too, my new to me truck is in my driveway now!!

[Crabman]

We`re all helping out the economy by upgrading.

[geosci]

Can I pile on too?!? Gotta blame someone for that new F150 EcoBoost Max Tow sitting outside! I just hated to have to get that beautif-- that truck!

[dg1971]

And I am spending a ton of $$$ on my elderly 2005 Duramax on preventative maintenance, etc. in hopes of driving/towing another 100,000 miles with it. But it's mine now so all in all, I am better off....just not as stylish. (But I still want a new one)

[Rob_Fla]

Wow, since we bought our new 2012 GMC 3500HD DRW a few months back, everybody is getting great tow vehicles.

Congratulations to all !!!!

[jal0710]

Newguy, here is a picture of our package from earlier this spring. With the new truck, most everything matches up.

[Crabman]

Originally Posted by dg1971

And I am spending a ton of $$$ on my elderly 2005 Duramax on preventative maintenance, etc. in hopes of driving/towing another 100,000 miles with it. But it's mine now so all in all, I am better off....just not as stylish. (But I still want a new one)

Yeah my FIL recently spent $4200.00 on his Duramax on injectors, etc right around 100,000 miles. Ouch.

[dg1971]

Originally Posted by Crabman

Yeah my FIL recently spent $4200.00 on his Duramax on injectors, etc right around 100,000 miles. Ouch.

Double Ouch, Crabby.....I just replaced rear seals on my axle at around 300 bucks..that kind of repair I can live with. I hope your FIL's injector problems are not the norm for a Duramax at 100K. If so, I will be biting the bullet on a 2012-2013 real soon.

[Crabman]

Originally Posted by dg1971

Double Ouch, Crabby.....I just replaced rear seals on my axle at around 300 bucks..that kind of repair I can live with. I hope your FIL's injector problems are not the norm for a Duramax at 100K. If so, I will be biting the bullet on a 2012-2013 real soon.

I believe there were a few years prone to the injector problem. His is around a 2000 model 3500 dually primarily used for towing.

[dg1971]

Originally Posted by Crabman

I believe there were a few years prone to the injector problem. His is around a 2000 model 3500 dually primarily used for towing.

OK, I had heard that sometime ago....I want to get to 200K before trading, and believe I can as long as I have no major mechanical malfunctions...that's the reason I am really keeping up with the routine and preventative maintenance on this beast.

[FPM III]

Gee, um, I know some folks have been blaming the Crabman for inspiring them to upgrade their trucks. To those that have, I congratulate you, wish you the best of luck with them, hope you didn't put yourselves in the poor farm, and are still on speaking terms with your significient other.

However, there's a little secret here that I'm going to confess to. You're blaming the WRONG person.

You see, last July my wife, son and I visited the Crabman and he got a close look my 2009 GMC 2500-HD crew cab. It seems that not too long after that visit, a similar sized truck appeared in Crabman's driveway.

So, the Crabman is innocent of all charges.

[Crabman]

Yep, we can all blame FPM for our indulgences! But he can give testimony that Crabman is for real after that visit to Crabland!