What a difference 2500 Diesel vs 1500 Gasser

[clubhouse]

You may have seen my last couple posts about redefining our camping life. Long story short; kids getting older and busier combined with the challenge to get camp site reservations in California we decided to buy a small condo in the mountains and sell the JayFlight. Occasional camping will still happen, just might be a tent or rented class C.

So after driving a 2500 Duramax for the past 6 years, since I won’t be towing heavy any longer, I decided move back into a 1500 gasser. So 2007 2500 Duramax with 140k turned into a 2009 1500 with 90k — I cleared $2700 in the trade.

After a week here is what I can say. I truly miss the sound and torque of my diesel as well as 6 speed Allison— but I forgot just how nice a 1500 gasser rides compared to a 2500. Both trucks are crew cab 4x4 3.73. And I guess I’ll just get used to the 4 speed. Currently I’m happy with the transition, especially since I know the Duramax would no longer get properly exercised if it continued to live at my house.

[norty1]

That's good to know! If we downsize, I may be making the same type trade.

[Scott91370]

Yup, apples vs. oranges...

While the newer half tons have more than enough power to move it the frames are just not beefy enough.