1st Long Trip Done
Hello all, Viv and I just completed our first big trip from Maine to Texas via
PA and AR. 2,665 miles. 1st comment about Duramax and High Country.
WOW! Not only am I surprised by the truck but also about the 5er.
Honest 10.5mpg and highway speeds at or just below the speed limits. What a difference years make when compared to an 86 suburban diesel pulling a 31' Airstream and the 5er. Which was done three times with them compared to this trip. Didn't notice the buffeting from big rigs and tankers near as much. Hard braking once (near Hartford Ct of course) was not as traumatizing as it was back then.
Of course, diesel prices were MUCH higher now then back in 86-88. Ouch.
Comparing vehicle power and refinements....no comparison. This Chevrolet 2500HD is a DREAM when comparing it to the suburban. Power, power and more power. Also, the engine braking works flawlessly. The big test will come in the spring when we leave TX for Alaska and then back to Maine.
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Outrider IE
Paul and Vivian Carroll
USAF RET, Georgetown, TX
Accompanied by Peanut
known as mouth with legs
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