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09-23-2020, 10:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Nashville
Posts: 18
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New Tow Vehicle
First of all, I must echo all the comments from members regarding how valuable this forum has been for me.
Upgraded my 1500 CC Z71 last night to a Sierra 2500HD Diesel for our 2021 Outback 291UBH. Couldn’t be happier with the decision. It was clear to me it was the right truck for this 1/2 ton trailer after the first tow.
Let me just say, however, that you can pull a 1/2 to trailer with a 1/2 ton truck. It is possible but you just have to manage the numbers and setup properly and know you are on the edge of the envelope for what these trucks can do. But as they say in aviation, there’s not a lot of use for runway behind you or air above you. The extra runway makes all the difference (not to mention I’m not dreading the climbs).
That said, a quick shout at to the 1 tonners. Yes, a 3500 and/or gasser gives me plenty of cargo capacity for not much more $. I get it, but this will be more than enough for the TT while the kids are at home and any FW will be for me and the DW with limited cargo in the truck.
That said a few pics and some specs:
WDH is Equalizer E2 10K, 6 washers
Uncoupled FW: 40 1/8
Uncoupled RW: 41 3/4
Coupled FW: 40 3/8
Coupled RW: 40 1/4
Coupled WDH FW: 40 1/8
Coupled WDH RW: 41
Overall feels pretty good, though I may try adding a washer to help with loading the bars.
Off to the scales for a reweigh.
Appreciate all of the advise, wisdom and banter on here. Really helps build confidence, but, most importantly, keeps everyone safe!
Sorry about the pics, haven’t figured out how to orient them correctly for posting.
Safe Travels.
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09-23-2020, 12:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,689
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Congrats! That's a good looking truck.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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09-23-2020, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: South Jordan, Utah
Posts: 2,223
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Now that's one good looking outfit! IMHO you have plenty of headroom with regards to payload and other related towing specs. Now just go out and "get her dirty"
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2017 Cougar 279RKSWE
2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
Retirement Training Completed
I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.
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09-23-2020, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Sun City West
Posts: 907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoonerLT
Sorry about the pics, haven’t figured out how to orient them correctly for posting.
Safe Travels.
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Nice looking setup, congratulations!
Here is how to fix your pics (at least it works for me when they are taken with an iOS device):
1. Bring up the picture on your iPhone and select 'EDIT'
2. Choose the 'rotate' icon on the bottom of the screen
3. Rotate the pic once with the 'rotate tool' (on top, second from left)
4. Click 'DONE'
Repeat steps 1 - 4, this time rotating the pic back to it's original position in step 3.
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2022 Rockwood Signature 8324SB
2019 F350, SRW, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
Sold: 2020 Keystone Cougar '1/2 ton' TT, 29RLKWE
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09-23-2020, 03:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Nashville
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canonman
Now that's one good looking outfit! IMHO you have plenty of headroom with regards to payload and other related towing specs. Now just go out and "get her dirty"
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Thanks! Leaving tomorrow Canonman!
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09-23-2020, 03:08 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Nashville
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markcee
Nice looking setup, congratulations!
Here is how to fix your pics (at least it works for me when they are taken with an iOS device):
1. Bring up the picture on your iPhone and select 'EDIT'
2. Choose the 'rotate' icon on the bottom of the screen
3. Rotate the pic once with the 'rotate tool' (on top, second from left)
4. Click 'DONE'
Repeat steps 1 - 4, this time rotating the pic back to it's original position in step 3.
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Thanks for the tips markcee. I’ll give it a try next time.
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09-23-2020, 03:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Nashville
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sourdough
Congrats! That's a good looking truck.
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Thanks Sourdough. I see you’re in West TX. Do you still agree????
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09-23-2020, 03:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,689
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoonerLT
Thanks Sourdough. I see you’re in West TX. Do you still agree????
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Sure! Lived in OK for a while and loved the Sooners. Lived near Austin and loved the Longhorns, then moved to W TX and rooted for the Red Raiders. THEN my daughter and granddaughters moved to FL (Tallahassee) and go to FSU so, you guessed it, I root for the Seminoles as well.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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09-23-2020, 04:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Nashville
Posts: 18
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Ok. I can appreciate that!
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09-23-2020, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,549
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Good looking truck and setup. Enjoy your first trip!
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2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
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09-23-2020, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Congrats and welcome to the forum.
I'm glad I got the 2019, not digging the new look of the 1/2 tons, or the new HD's, The front end is massive, why?
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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09-23-2020, 04:59 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Lake Stevens
Posts: 764
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SoonerLT
First of all, I must echo all the comments from members regarding how valuable this forum has been for me.
Upgraded my 1500 CC Z71 last night to a Sierra 2500HD Diesel for our 2021 Outback 291UBH. Couldn’t be happier with the decision. It was clear to me it was the right truck for this 1/2 ton trailer after the first tow.
Let me just say, however, that you can pull a 1/2 to trailer with a 1/2 ton truck. It is possible but you just have to manage the numbers and setup properly and know you are on the edge of the envelope for what these trucks can do. But as they say in aviation, there’s not a lot of use for runway behind you or air above you. The extra runway makes all the difference (not to mention I’m not dreading the climbs).
That said, a quick shout at to the 1 tonners. Yes, a 3500 and/or gasser gives me plenty of cargo capacity for not much more $. I get it, but this will be more than enough for the TT while the kids are at home and any FW will be for me and the DW with limited cargo in the truck.
That said a few pics and some specs:
WDH is Equalizer E2 10K, 6 washers
Uncoupled FW: 40 1/8
Uncoupled RW: 41 3/4
Coupled FW: 40 3/8
Coupled RW: 40 1/4
Coupled WDH FW: 40 1/8
Coupled WDH RW: 41
Overall feels pretty good, though I may try adding a washer to help with loading the bars.
Off to the scales for a reweigh.
Appreciate all of the advise, wisdom and banter on here. Really helps build confidence, but, most importantly, keeps everyone safe!
Sorry about the pics, haven’t figured out how to orient them correctly for posting.
Safe Travels.
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Your new setup defies gravity in many ways!
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2019 Laredo 225MK for travel. Bighorn 3575el summer home in Washington, Park Model with Arizona Room for winters.
2015 RAM 3500 SRW CC SB Aisin Laramie
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09-23-2020, 05:41 PM
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#13
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,689
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northofu1
Congrats and welcome to the forum.
I'm glad I got the 2019, not digging the new look of the 1/2 tons, or the new HD's, The front end is massive, why?
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It may be just me but my neighbor and I were discussing that very thing a few days ago. Does it look like they are trying very hard to copy the Ford HD looks (maybe a few years back) with a few little "looks" to make them a tiny bit different?? Just what we were thinking.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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09-23-2020, 08:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Nashville
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sourdough
It may be just me but my neighbor and I were discussing that very thing a few days ago. Does it look like they are trying very hard to copy the Ford HD looks (maybe a few years back) with a few little "looks" to make them a tiny bit different?? Just what we were thinking.
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This was the first thing the DW said when she saw it. At 5’9” couldn’t see the engine when the sales guy popped the hood. Asked if it came with a step stool.
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