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07-09-2013, 10:16 AM
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Got the green light from my DW to upgrade my truck. Took full advantage and moved up to a 2011 Silverado 2500 HD LTZ diesel. Former TV was a 4.8 v8 silverado (2010) which was ok but was a real fair weather tow vehicle.
Very excited about the upgrade!
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2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ
6.6 L Duramax
2013 Passport 238 ML
Past:
2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT
2012 Dutchman Aspen Trail 1500BH
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07-09-2013, 10:31 AM
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Location: Golden Co
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congrats. I think you will like it.
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Mark S.
2014 Cougar 318SAB
2015 Silverado 3500HD 6.6L Diesel 4WD CC SB
18K Pullright Hitch
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07-09-2013, 10:52 AM
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That will work and you will enjoy!!
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07-09-2013, 03:02 PM
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Not sure what you're towing, but it'll be like night & day. You'll probably be looking back to be sure the trailers still there the first few times out. Its nice to have plenty of truck.
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2011 F-350 C.C. 4X4 LWB 6.7PSD
2010 Montana Mountaineer 345DBQ
2005 F150 FX4
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07-09-2013, 04:29 PM
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With the impressive gas mileage some people are getting from an unloaded diesel, one may be in my distant future. And then a fiver to go with it.
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2011 Passport 2590BH
2009 Ford F150 SuperCrew F X4 5.4L w/Max Tow
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07-09-2013, 05:43 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Springfield, VA
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Thanks! Pulling a 2013 Passport 238ML. Rated at 5500 lbs gross. Hoping this truck will carry us many miles and TTs into the future.
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2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ
6.6 L Duramax
2013 Passport 238 ML
Past:
2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT
2012 Dutchman Aspen Trail 1500BH
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07-10-2013, 06:27 AM
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Hi five to the DW what a great wife! Enjoy that new truck even if it's not a dodge... only kidding! 
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BARNEY AND CHRISTINE
2010 MONTANA 3750FL
2005 DODGE 3500 DUALLY TD
2 RESCUE PUPS: SUSITNA AND CRYSTAL. RIP ALYESKA! 
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07-10-2013, 06:58 AM
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Location: Aurora
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Congrat's on the new TV. As a died in the wool Ford guy, I'll tell you if you are a GM kind of guy, you will love towing wihtthe new rig. For anything heavery than 5K, I owudl definitely go deisel. I've done the heavy tow with a gasser thing for years and the difference between a 3/4 ton TV with a diesel and a 1/2 tom with a gasser is huge!
You won't be sorry. I recomend you get a guage tuner or at least a monitor to watch EGT (exhuast gas temps) and a few other thigns and definitely (I know this is going to start a flame war but...) let the truck cool down at idle after towing. My Edde tuners both have a sutdwon feature to shut the engine off after keys reomved at 400 degress which will save a turbo rebuild or 2.
Enjoy!!
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07-10-2013, 04:45 PM
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Thanks for the tips. I do have some learning to do about diesels in general.
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2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ
6.6 L Duramax
2013 Passport 238 ML
Past:
2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT
2012 Dutchman Aspen Trail 1500BH
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07-10-2013, 06:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMSIMS
Thanks! Pulling a 2013 Passport 238ML. Rated at 5500 lbs gross. Hoping this truck will carry us many miles and TTs into the future.
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Yep you will need bigger mirrors to be sure the TT is back there, that is half of what I tow with an 01 Cummins! 
Sorry forgot Congratulations on the new TV, it will make the experience relaxing!
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Russ & Paula and Belle the Beagle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
Visit and enjoy Oregon State Parks
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07-10-2013, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMSIMS
Got the green light from my DW to upgrade my truck. Took full advantage and moved up to a 2011 Silverado 2500 HD LTZ diesel.
Very excited about the upgrade!
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Last year I bought a new 2012 2500 HD LT. Every since I have been kicking myself for not spending the extra cash and getting a LTZ instead. Can't get the OK from my DW to make a trade. Can I barrow your wife just long enough to get the "Green Light"? LOL.....I promise I'll give her right back as soon as the LTZ is in the driveway. Please, Please... PLEASE!
Oh.......Congrats on the new truck. You will love it.
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07-15-2013, 02:03 PM
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Location: Okanagan, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMSIMS
Thanks! Pulling a 2013 Passport 238ML. Rated at 5500 lbs gross. Hoping this truck will carry us many miles and TTs into the future.
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Congrats on the new truck and let us know when you start shopping for a new trailer  These things go hand-in-hand.
You'll love the diesel and the Allison.
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2010 Cougar 30RKS
2015 GMC Sierra Max Trailer
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07-16-2013, 05:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Springfield, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by warsw
Last year I bought a new 2012 2500 HD LT. Every since I have been kicking myself for not spending the extra cash and getting a LTZ instead. Can't get the OK from my DW to make a trade. Can I barrow your wife just long enough to get the "Green Light"? LOL.....I promise I'll give her right back as soon as the LTZ is in the driveway. Please, Please...PLEASE!
Oh.......Congrats on the new truck. You will love it.
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Love this forum. You folks are a hoot.
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2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ
6.6 L Duramax
2013 Passport 238 ML
Past:
2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT
2012 Dutchman Aspen Trail 1500BH
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07-16-2013, 05:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Springfield, VA
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Originally Posted by GMcKenzie
Congrats on the new truck and let us know when you start shopping for a new trailer These things go hand-in-hand.
You'll love the diesel and the Allison. |
You know my stepmother said the same thing. I'm really happy with the 238 ml burns have wondered......
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2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ
6.6 L Duramax
2013 Passport 238 ML
Past:
2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT
2012 Dutchman Aspen Trail 1500BH
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