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02-14-2021, 06:49 PM #11
Alright, I am taking most of your advice and now I’m leaning toward sticking with a Silverado 1500, but getting a long box Duramax Diesel 3 liter, 6 cylinder.
I’m thinking the torque, gas mileage, long box, and 10 speed will be an improvement for towing as well as all around usability.Current: 2021 Grand Design Imagine XLS 23BHE
2021 Chevy Silverado 3.0 L Duramax Diesel, Crew Cab, Regular Box
Former: 2017 Flagstaff 625D PopUp
2017 Silverado 5.3 L V8
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02-14-2021, 10:53 PM #12
Are you ignoring the difference in payload capacity between the 1500 and 2500?
1740-2200 lbs vs 3600-3900 lbs.
There is No real comparison. Sure those who have the 1500 will say it tows fine, but anyone has towed with both rarely will go back to a 1500 of any of the major brands. It’s not just the engine size and HP, but the strain on the rear end and other components. Also it may take a few years for the overloaded capacity to take its toal.Donna and Dave
Annapolis, Maryland
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02-15-2021, 04:23 AM #13
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02-15-2021, 05:23 AM #14
OP has a truck with 150,000 miles on it. His direction is a larger camper. Makes sense for years to come that he will use a more powerful truck. It will make a large difference in his ability to haul his gear.
Donna and Dave
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02-15-2021, 05:25 AM #15
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I also tried towing a 7000 lbs 24 ft I closed race car trailer with a Ford F-150. Was rated at 7700 lbs so I said sure it will work. After 6 months of white knuckled towing on the interstate every time a 18 wheeler passed you, it was traded for a 3/4 ton truck. Problem solved. It towed ok but you better be on you toes with big trucks passing you. Sure you could spend money and make it better. You do your self a favor and get a bigger truck since you are buying one anyway.
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02-15-2021, 05:38 AM #16
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Did you ever think that some of us maybe make short trips and stay longer in one place?
Why the heck would I want a poor fuel economy bad riding truck for the other 350 days I am not towing?
Please though as well state what items are going to fail on his half ton towing this trailer?
2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew 1840 payload2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 Crew 1840lb payload
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02-15-2021, 05:39 AM #17
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02-15-2021, 05:45 AM #18
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2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 Crew 1840lb payload
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02-15-2021, 05:46 AM #19
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To keep the shiny side up and the wheels down. I towed it 90 mile one way twice a month to race. That was enough. When that 18 wheeler sneaks up on you and sucks you in then blows you other way you’ll think again about the 3/4 ton truck.
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02-15-2021, 05:48 AM #20
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Towed same trailer with 3/4 ton without weight distribution hitch or sway control. No more problems.
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