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09-23-2011, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Clearwater, Fl.
Posts: 220
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New Sierra 3500
After reading Captbru's post on 2500's pulling large fifth wheels, I looked at the payload label on my 2500. Only to discover instead of a 3300 lb payload capacity I assumed I had from the 07 GMC towing literature, I only had 2650 lbs. I'm guessing I was between 700 to 1000 lbs overloaded.
So today we did a locator on a GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab dualie and it will be ready for pickup around noon tomorrow. I am so stoked!! No more bench seat!! Real buckets with 10 way power and position memory...oh and we'll be safer to boot.
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Steve, Margo & April the campy Cocker
SOB Motorhome
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09-23-2011, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Cincinnati,Oh.
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Congrats, you should see a big difference in driving. We wanted the model Montana you have, but I was not comfortable with the weight of the Montana and pin weight on our Dodge 2500. I was not ready for the dually yet, and its my daily driver. Good Luck and Happy Camping, Sam
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09-23-2011, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Houston, TX
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Congrats on the new ride..., I think you will really like it.
Safe Travels,
Tom
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09-23-2011, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Florida
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You will love the new features of the 2011. I've got just over 20K on my Chevy and have had it just a year now, and most of that mileage is pulling our Montana. Safe and Happy Travels.
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2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Ext Cab LT DRW Duramax/Allison pulling a 2012 SOB (still Thor, but not a Keystone), Dual ACs, 4 Door Fridge, Fireplace, Sleep Number Bed, Level-Up Auto Levelers, Disc Brakes, Winegard DirecTV SlimLine Auto Dish, Onan 5.5K, Splendide Combo Washer/Dryer, GY G114s on HiSpec 17.5 wheels, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Mor/ryde IS.
Michelle & Ann Sullivan and 4 American Shorthairs
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09-24-2011, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Clearwater, Fl.
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Wow! What a truck! Just hope this new Duramax is as good and my old LBZ. I did take her for 25 mile highway loop and the computer indicated about 21 MPG. That's almost what I was getting with the 2500.
Three hours after taking delivery, I had a new Curt 20K hitch installed, very glad I didn't transfer the Reese 16K over to the new truck. If anyone in the Clearwater/Largo/St.Pete (Floridah) area needs a new Curt hitch, PM me, I've got a good shop to recommend. Good work, very reasonable prices. Or if you need a slightly used Reese 16K slider PM me.
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Steve, Margo & April the campy Cocker
SOB Motorhome
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09-24-2011, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Venice, FL
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AHHHHH...a new truck, it's almost like having a baby. Congrats!! 
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 Joe & Carolyn, Venice, FL.
2011 Laredo TT 297RL
2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD 4X4, Duramax Diesel/Allison Transmission, 3.73 Gears, Reese WD with two sway bars. Dometic 3000KW Generator.
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09-24-2011, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Clearwater, Fl.
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Better than a baby, the truck payments will eventually end...
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Steve, Margo & April the campy Cocker
SOB Motorhome
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09-24-2011, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Inverness
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Congrats on that new ride. Sounds like your allready enjoying it. I better stop posting things or you may have alot of new things. ONLY KIDDING ENJOY 
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2017 Cougar 26RLS Fifth Wheel
2017 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax Diesel 4x4
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09-24-2011, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 1,605
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Congratulations.
In a couple weeks I am also taking delivery of factory ordeted 2012 Silverado 3500 crew, 4x4, Z71, LTZ, SRW, 4:10 gears. It isn't diesel like you big boys, as I wanted a Gasser. I can't wait to get it.
Steve
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09-24-2011, 07:40 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Venice
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All that "New car smell" is making me dizzy.  Good luck with your new trucks. I guess I'll just hang another little pine tree on my dash and fake it. Travel safely, Hank
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2007 Cougar 290RKS, E-Z Flex, 16" XPS RIBs ( SOLD  .. Gonna miss her ... looking for new 5r)
2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC, LB, 5.9HO, WestTach gauges, Ride-Rite
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