Let's See Your Tow Vehicle, Trailer or Rig - Page 85

rhagfo · 12-09-2019, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hguilford

Just upgraded to a 2019 Silverado 2500HD LT with 6.6L Duramax. Can't wait for my next trip!

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Originally Posted by hguilford

Do I really need a DRW
I have compiled a detailed list of pros and cons for buying a new TV with DRW, and for one with SRW. Looking at the 2019 Silverado 3500HD models with 6.6L Duramax diesel, both are plenty capable of pulling my Keystone Avalanche A320RS. Prices are very similar so that's not a big factor. I could always flip a coin but that's not how I work. I will analyze this to death, read hundreds of blogs and posts, use lots of paper making computations and calculations, and run various algorithms, to come up with the best option (mostly said in jest). I appreciate and value the responses and advice from the members of this forum but would rather hear from those who have faced this dilemma. I want to know if there is any valid way to come to a conclusion, other than personal preference. Thanks, and happy camping!

Sorry I just don't understand this? You will analyze this to death, then chose a TV with not enough payload to carry your 5er.
I just hope you fat fingered the 2500 and it should be 3500.

Rodman30 · 12-09-2019, 08:04 PM

2018 GMC Serria ETECH 4+4 and 2020 Passport 199MLWE

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Alpine · 12-09-2019, 09:11 PM

145,000 and still Ram Tough

dhn · 12-13-2019, 10:50 AM

I did not want to get rid of my F250 gasser but the insurance company totaled it after an engine fire. I have had the the GMC for almost 6 months and love the diesel, the fuel mileage, the lower RPM when pulling grades, the engine brake and the ride. Reading through all the gas vs. diesel posts, I chose diesel and glad I did.

Gegrad · 12-13-2019, 06:02 PM

Picked this up today!

Big1 · 12-13-2019, 10:03 PM

Congrats Gegrad.

Old Mustanger · 12-22-2019, 03:49 PM

Picked up new TV Friday. 2019 F350 “Big Blue 2”

bsmith0404 · 12-22-2019, 05:48 PM

Got rid of the 3500 Dually after 165k miles. Here’s the new horse with the wagons

bsmith0404 · 12-22-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hguilford

Just upgraded to a 2019 Silverado 2500HD LT with 6.6L Duramax. Can't wait for my next trip!

I saw the posts where you were debating between 2500 and 3500. Having owned both, I can say you will be very happy with your new truck. It will tow your avalanche like a dream. Tons of power and the new L5P gets incredible fuel mileage both loaded and empty. Two big differences I noticed from my LML is the power when starting from a stop and the unloaded fuel mileage at highway speeds. The LML would get 18-20 at 65, but would drop to 15-16 at 75. The L5P is getting 22 at 75 and 24 at 65. Even got 29 at 55. Enjoy the new truck.

Tbos · 12-22-2019, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bsmith0404

Got rid of the 3500 Dually after 165k miles. Here’s the new horse with the wagons

How does the ride compare to the dually? Is there any more sway?

bsmith0404 · 12-22-2019, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbos

How does the ride compare to the dually? Is there any more sway?

Actually it’s very stable. I was a little concerned since I got rid of a 2011 2500 to get the dually because the 2500 didn’t feel stable. The 2011 had 16” wheels and the load carrying capacity of the tires were much less than today’s tires. I actually took off the 20” wheels on the 2019 and went to 18” with a slightly wider tire because it offered the most load carrying capacity. I’ve towed over 4,000 miles with the current setup with no regrets. I don’t get as much squat with the 2019 either. The weight of the RV actually levels the truck and the ride is very smooth. I know some will get on me saying I’m over payload for a 2500, but I also understand why the payload numbers are what they are.