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06-23-2020, 04:50 PM #1
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New Tow Vehicle Questions
Hello,
I'm looking at getting a new 2020 Silverado 2500 HD to tow my 2670MK.
What's your opinion on this truck? Any specific specs I should look into? Also, do you recommend any other trucks to tow this, and for what reason?
I'd like to get as much input from the community as possible before I make such a large purchase.Ed & Kaitlin
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2018 F350 SD Platinum FX4 Crew Cab Short Bed SRW, 55 Gallon Titan Tank, Air Lift 5000.
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06-23-2020, 04:53 PM #2
I'm not necessarily brand loyal, but went from being a GM truck guy if decades to RAM. That said, size your new truck to the next camper you will likely buy and not your current camper. That would be the best advice I can offer you.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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06-23-2020, 04:57 PM #3
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06-23-2020, 05:00 PM #4
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^^^ this ^^^
As an owner of a 3/4 ton diesel truck, it is doubtful I would ever by another 3/4 ton. As a general rule, there is too much payload lost versus a 1 ton and the price in negligible between the two.
YMMV. Buy what you will be happy with and enjoy your travels and adventure.Geoff and Cheri
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06-23-2020, 05:09 PM #5
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Agreed. however with the 2020 GM's its not quite as bad since they have broken through the 10K GVWR ceiling that had been on 3/4 tons. In fact I believe a 2020 2500 is rated higher than my 2017 3500SRW.
I still would go with a 3500. You never know what the future holds. The cost difference should be minimal though the ride will probably be a little harsher.
Good Luck!2021 Solitude 375 RES-R
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06-23-2020, 05:37 PM #6
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06-23-2020, 05:46 PM #7
I have a 2020 Silverado 2500 HD LT and we love it. It has plenty of power to pull our 295rl. I have pulled with it twice now and the truck rides really well. I purchased my truck in March, so we use it as a daily driver for my wife right now. It runs great, gets the same gas mileage as my 2013 Expedition. My concern was this is the first year for the 6.6 engine from GM, so we got an extended warranty on the truck. So far no complains.
Here is a post I made after my first tow with it.
https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...erado-2500-HD)
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06-23-2020, 05:52 PM #8
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Honestly, for most of the country, at least Ford (which I know well, having been through my share of them), there's no reason for the 250 to exist at all except they keep selling them. 250 is a 350 that's been derated and doesn't have an overload spring. The price is nearly identical, and the payload on a 350 SRW is much higher. Now, for some states (like mine, SC) the derate can be a big deal, the difference in tax is pretty significant once you move up to a 350 (and it's something you pay every year here, the tax on my 450 was ~3.5K the first year compared to about 2K for a 250, same year, nearly the same cost/value). But if you don't happen to live in a state that has that restriction, just skip the 250; either a 350 SRW or a 450. The 350 DRW is another one that probably shouldn't exist, it's so close to a 450, but the 450 turns a lot better and has more "beef" in a few areas. Basically, in my view,the trucks should go (in Ford anyway), 150, 350SRW, 450DRW. Certain combos just don't make a lot of sense, top of the list is the 250; a 350 with a different sticker on it that severely limits your towing capabilities. That's a silly thing if your in a state that doesn't pay "by weight".
The price seems to be pretty much identical between a 250 and 350 configured the same, maybe there's a few hundred in difference for the overload spring, IDK, but it's close enough that for any new vehicle purchase, it can get lost in the paperwork.
Simple answer, if you are looking at any big RV's, first choice, get a 450. If there are some things that you cannot deal with in a 450 (mileage, very few tires available, etc) and your camper isn't crazy heavy, get a 350 SRW. The 250 and 350 DRW just don't make much sense when you compare the price of a 250 to 350SRW or 350DRW to a 450.
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06-23-2020, 05:54 PM #9
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This! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Jeff
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06-23-2020, 05:57 PM #10
The right stuff
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