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09-22-2020, 06:31 PM #1
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Anyone with good knowledge GMC duallys?
This picture was posted on a Facebook page & I'm wondering if the performance capabilities are as good as the cosmetics. I think it's a great looking truck, but also have the BMW (motorcycles) attitude of function over form. TIA
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09-23-2020, 03:27 AM #2
Yes They Are
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2007 GMC Topkick C5500 Duramax 6.6
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09-23-2020, 04:15 AM #3
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09-23-2020, 02:50 PM #4
Chevy Kodiak / GMC Topkick C4500 or C5500 Medium Duty Duramax 6.6 Allison Automatic.
2020 Grand Design Solitude 344GK
B&W Companion 25,000
Disc Brake conversion
3 - X-Factor
MORryde pinbox
2007 GMC Topkick C5500 Duramax 6.6
1 Wife 3 Scotties
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09-23-2020, 04:43 PM #5
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I doubt you can register that as a Class III light pickup, which means you're gonna be paying higher registration and taxes. Why not just go with a 3500 series DRW with minimal options? You should be able to get up to 7000 lbs payload. I can't imagine any fiver that will exceed that payload.
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09-23-2020, 05:00 PM #6
Because it's not a Topkick Reg is $82.00 And until you tow with one And Feel the Difference Will you Know what I Mean. If I am Correct in California you can't own one of these any more Something to do with being over 10 Years old.
Last edited by Scocciante; 09-23-2020 at 05:07 PM.
2020 Grand Design Solitude 344GK
B&W Companion 25,000
Disc Brake conversion
3 - X-Factor
MORryde pinbox
2007 GMC Topkick C5500 Duramax 6.6
1 Wife 3 Scotties
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09-23-2020, 05:05 PM #7
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09-23-2020, 06:09 PM #8
Yes they are Medium Duty Not all States hit you hard. Your F450 and a C4500 Topkick Are in the same Group You Also Have Emissions testing on your truck We Don't . GMC is the Topkick / Chevy is Kodiak.
2020 Grand Design Solitude 344GK
B&W Companion 25,000
Disc Brake conversion
3 - X-Factor
MORryde pinbox
2007 GMC Topkick C5500 Duramax 6.6
1 Wife 3 Scotties
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09-23-2020, 06:13 PM #9
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It's probably a function of the c4500 being made prior to DEF, and my living in the People's Republic of California. They've also disallowed HDT's converted into RV pullers. If I didn't have so much family here and I was a full timer, I'd probably live in a state that allows HDT's to be used as RV's and buy a much larger fifth wheel.
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09-23-2020, 08:52 PM #10
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Those are medium duty trucks, like the Ford F650's. And with a custom RV bed, they're available in most of the U.S. You might get hit with some big taxes in some places and might even have to get a commercial driver's license.
I used to do business with a company that dealt with such trucks, and most were sold to owners of show horses and rodeos. They're nicer equipped than most commercial owners want. And their weight capabilities and initial cost are more than hotshotter truckers need.
If someone's wanting something to tow big RV's, you can buy a 1,000,000 mile well cared for heavy duty truck for $5K to $10K that still has plenty of life in it.
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