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Yes sir chooo choo truck is almost 20’ trailer is 37’.Is that a long bed?
Better be in your A game making Right hand turns lol
Yes sir chooo choo truck is almost 20’ trailer is 37’.Is that a long bed?
Yes sir chooo choo truck is almost 20’ trailer is 37’.
Better be in your A game making Right hand turns lol
For me the gas truck made sense. I bought it March 2019 and it has 13,000 miles.All mine are long beds. Having short beds on a ranch is ummmmm. This would be the perfect truck for Vic. Unless you tow heavy loads daily and up long grades, these trucks do great. All the bs with the def and extra maintenance on a new diesel is not very attractive and expensive. With the three trucks I have now, don’t see myself buying anytime soon. But if I had to, definitely would look at yours and the new Ford 7.3 gas.
Id like to buy a trailer or 5th wheel to start camping with the boysVic are you planning to tow anything bigger than the Cobra 230 you’ve got now?
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Nope he just don’t want to limit himself now by having to buy a bigger truck latter.Vic are you planning to tow anything bigger than the Cobra 230 you’ve got now?
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I was going to mention that. I was "kind of" looking at a dually. My buddy has 3 Dodge duallys (he is a dirt mover). I asked if he was looking to sell one. He told me to go online and look at new at the dealership he buys his from.Vic keep these prices in mind when shopping. I couldn’t find a Tradesmen Diesel. Which will be much cheaper than the bighorn.
This is where I bought my truck and they play games during finance so beware.
Mother fucker. Now I need to go get a covid test. Just got sent home from work. I’m trying guys I really am but I’m getting irritated. This was probably the last thing I needed right now
Take a breath dude. Covid is something everyone is having to deal with. A reliable vehicle is an easy fix to take off your plate.Mother fucker. Now I need to go get a covid test. Just got sent home from work. I’m trying guys I really am but I’m getting irritated. This was probably the last thing I needed right now
Could be worse they are still doing the test through the nose. Anal is not yet mandatory.Mother fucker. Now I need to go get a covid test. Just got sent home from work. I’m trying guys I really am but I’m getting irritated. This was probably the last thing I needed right now
ThanksCould be worse they are still doing the test through the nose. Anal is not yet mandatory.
Always got to look at the bright side.
My neighbor got a brand new Ram 6.4 crew cab 2500. He said it pulled his 6,000 lbs boat great and had tons of power. However, he couldn’t even make it to Havasu without filling up again.
He return we and traded it in for a cummins but same trim and model. Said the towing was much better in the cummins.
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Ask away@BHC Vic I have some similar truck questions, that I think will pertain to the decision you need to make.
I don't want to hijack your thread. I can ask here, or start a different thread.
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I get 7mpg towing my Toyhauler so he should have been getting 9 or 10 which is 300 miles per tank.My neighbor got a brand new Ram 6.4 crew cab 2500. He said it pulled his 6,000 lbs boat great and had tons of power. However, he couldn’t even make it to Havasu without filling up again.
He return we and traded it in for a cummins but same trim and model. Said the towing was much better in the cummins.
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Pretty sure the 2019 got the 8speed.Just to make sure you are comparing the correct vehicles, they were 2021's with the 6.4 Hemi and the 8speed or were they 2020 models with the 6speed? Huge difference.
I found a 2011 2500 Silverado ltz all stock with 69k miles right down the street. Not sure what a good price would be. The carfax looks really good all the services done at the dealer and one owner.
I’m looking at the Chevy right now it’s nice. I also like the new dodges but it looks like I need to go to Victorville to see oneGet the warranty...
CP4 failure is a good chance on the 2011-2016 duramaxes (and Ford 6.7 for that matter.....) and when it goes its 10k to fix it all. With any new diesel, you need the warranty. Your current truck will "hundred dollar" you to death. A used diesel can "thousand dollar" you to death frequently.....
Awesome trucks, awesome power, but your chances of having mechanical issues are pretty good on the newer diesels. Some go 140k without issues, some don't make it to 40k.
I’m looking at the Chevy right now it’s nice. I also like the new dodges but it looks like I need to go to Victorville to see one
I’ve called all of them. I think my options are the 2011 Silverado or a new 6.4 tradesman. Roughly the same price. The Silverado is an LTz the dodge is a tradesman. The 10 year old truck might be nicer inside and have more features. I think on paper the new dodge easily out tows the older diesel? I’m going to sleep on it.Never hurts to call a few local dealers. Send them those ads and find out if they want to save you a drive.
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I’ve called all of them. I think my options are the 2011 Silverado or a new 6.4 tradesman. Roughly the same price. The Silverado is an LTz the dodge is a tradesman. The 10 year old truck might be nicer inside and have more features. I think on paper the new dodge easily out tows the older diesel? I’m going to sleep on it.
It was the 8 speed. He told me he got about 200 miles before having to get gas again. That made him switch but he did say the power was plenty.
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I’ve called all of them. I think my options are the 2011 Silverado or a new 6.4 tradesman. Roughly the same price. The Silverado is an LTz the dodge is a tradesman. The 10 year old truck might be nicer inside and have more features. I think on paper the new dodge easily out tows the older diesel? I’m going to sleep on it.
200 miles wtf that’s only 6.25mpg. He must of not had the 32 gallon tank.It was the 8 speed. He told me he got about 200 miles before having to get gas again. That made him switch but he did say the power was plenty.
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Dodge is probably rated higher for towing but that duramax will easily out tow the gas Dodge.I’ve called all of them. I think my options are the 2011 Silverado or a new 6.4 tradesman. Roughly the same price. The Silverado is an LTz the dodge is a tradesman. The 10 year old truck might be nicer inside and have more features. I think on paper the new dodge easily out tows the older diesel? I’m going to sleep on it.
Not saying that’s not true but that doesn’t sound right at all. I have the small tank at 26 gallons (diesel). Can’t imagine a 3/4 ton truck having smaller than that.
Your buddy was getting 8mpg empty?
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The 3rd option is to change the ball joints for $500 and whatever needs done and drive it for another 10 years.I’ve called all of them. I think my options are the 2011 Silverado or a new 6.4 tradesman. Roughly the same price. The Silverado is an LTz the dodge is a tradesman. The 10 year old truck might be nicer inside and have more features. I think on paper the new dodge easily out tows the older diesel? I’m going to sleep on it.
I always get beat up with that question. I don’t tow heavy right now because I can’t. I don’t own a trailer but I see myself getting one. It’s just my thought process but I’d rather have a truck that can do it when I’m ready, instead of just kicking the can down the road. Maybe that’s a bad thought process
I’m going to fix it either way I just doubt think its my daily driver anymoreThe 3rd option is to change the ball joints for $500 and whatever needs done and drive it for another 10 years.
Tradesman is bare bones.I just want to say: Fak all of you. Now you have me looking at new trucks.
I plan on getting a little travel trailer soon. Probably 6,000-7,000 lbs max. I wanted a cabover camper so I can tow the boat, but the wife wants a huge camper if we get one. Then I would need to get a dually to haul it all. So I will get a smaller trailer.
My current truck will tow it fine (2004 GMC 2500HD 6.0L with 185,000 miles on it). Right now, I only use it to tow the boat. I don't mind the gas mileage, but I do want more range. Towing the boat on flat ground on the highway, I only get about 180 range per tank. Where I like to launch on the Delta is 180 miles round trip, so I have to fill up when I get there or on the way home. I don't like rolling into the driveway on fumes. LOL.
I got rid of my last 1 ton diesel because I was only driving it about 1,000 miles a year for the last couple years. Whatever I buy won't be a daily driver...so I kind of feel like a diesel is out. If I buy something, it will just be a 3/4 Ton CC short bed. will look seriously at the Ford 7.3L and the Dodge 6.4L.
How does a Dodge Tradesman come equipped?
VIc, there is an insanely clean 2005 duramax 4wd crew cab short bed GMC on "offroad desert deals" page on FB. Looks like grandpa owned it. All stock. 23k, might be worth a look.I’m going to fix it either way I just doubt think its my daily driver anymore
That’s what confuses me. Silverado is rated at 10k dodge gasser at 16kDodge is probably rated higher for towing but that duramax will easily out tow the gas Dodge.
If you do go with the gas Dodge. 4:10 gears are a must.
Don’t buy a 3:73 truck unless you plan on gears.
I bought a 4:10 truck and still switched to 4:88 but I have the 6 speed.
The 8 speed should be fine with 4:10’s or a absolute beast with 4:56’s
I saw that as well looks clean. But the paint in the front fender looks off, maybe it’s just the lighting.VIc, there is an insanely clean 2005 duramax 4wd crew cab short bed GMC on "offroad desert deals" page on FB. Looks like grandpa owned it. All stock. 23k, might be worth a look.
Still an old truck though! But i'd roll it all day long.......
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