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10-01-2015, 06:35 AM
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Well after everything's input on what type of truck I should buy, I finally pulled the trigger yesterday. I bought a new 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4/door crewcab Big Horn.
I used the "TrueCars" web site where you print out a certificate of a few nearby dealers with the lowest possible price. It worked very well and I am very happy.
Now I can move on and purchase that trailer or 5th wheel.
Everyone in this forum helped me to make the right decision, thanks.
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10-01-2015, 07:03 AM
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Camper Less Camping
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Awesome choice...you won't be disappointed...Happy Camping!
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10-01-2015, 07:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by earlbalentine
Well after everything's input on what type of truck I should buy, I finally pulled the trigger yesterday. I bought a new 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4/door crewcab Big Horn.
I used the "TrueCars" web site where you print out a certificate of a few nearby dealers with the lowest possible price. It worked very well and I am very happy.
Now I can move on and purchase that trailer or 5th wheel.
Everyone in this forum helped me to make the right decision, thanks.
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Perfect choice. You will love it.
2014 XLR27HFS
2006 Ford F450 Diesel Dually
2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike (Tara)
2004 Harley Road King Custom (Gemma)
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10-01-2015, 07:18 AM
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Awesome, congrats!
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10-01-2015, 07:19 AM
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Chevy 2500 Gas Eng or RAM 2500 Gas
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Originally Posted by aceinspp
I think this was the question. Don't see where diesels comes into play here. Later RJD  |
Feel better now that he bought the diesel? Guess our horrible "off topic" answers were just what he needed.
2014 XLR27HFS
2006 Ford F450 Diesel Dually
2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike (Tara)
2004 Harley Road King Custom (Gemma)
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10-01-2015, 08:59 AM
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Junior Member
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I have an 07 2500 silverado,8 cylinder vortec gas truck that has pulled a 38 ft 5th wheel up and down the east coast for three years.10.7 mpg towing or not.No problems.
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10-01-2015, 09:16 AM
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Have you looked @ the cost of having a Diesel vs. Gas serviced ???
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10-01-2015, 09:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by breezyhillfarm
Feel better now that he bought the diesel? Guess our horrible "off topic" answers were just what he needed.
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Yep his choice and pay more for service if he does not due his own. Could be $400 dollars a year. You folks never seem to factor those items in. It's called the rest of the story  Later RJD
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10-01-2015, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
Have you looked @ the cost of having a Diesel vs. Gas serviced ???
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I think it wash when account for the better fuel mileage savings against higher cost of service.
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10-01-2015, 09:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CWSWine
I think it wash when account for the better fuel mileage savings against higher cost of service.
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Nope. No way.
Bruce
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10-01-2015, 09:28 AM
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Moot point since he made is purchase, but I have a 2011 Silverado 2500 HD gas with 4.10 rear, it towed my 13,000lb 36' 5er easy.
I've never had experienced the vibration issue others mentioned with Chevy...
Gas mileage isn't really a concern for me, my commute to work is only 5 miles each way.
I can personally vouch for the structural safety of the Chevy, I was in my father in laws 2500 HD backing in a trailer when we were hit by a drunk driver doing 45mph directly into the drivers side door. I walked away without a scratch. Drunk driver, not so much.
Anyways, congrats on your purchase and your soon to be 5er! Safe travels!
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10-01-2015, 09:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aceinspp
Yep his choice and pay more for service if he does not due his own. Could be $400 dollars a year. You folks never seem to factor those items in. It's called the rest of the story Later RJD |
If you tow 4000 miles per year.
4000 miles gas towing divided by 8 gals per mile = 500 gals of fuel.
4000 miles diesel towing divided by 11 gals per mile = 363 gals of fuel
So the diesel with the better millage save 137 gals of fuel over gas towing.
Diesel can go longer between oil changes.
More than pays for the difference in services cost between gas and diesel that are about 40% more than gas. And that is the rest of the story...
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2017 Solitude 310GK-R Pick Up Oct 24th.
2016 GMC Denali 1 ton Cargo Capacity 3722 lbs
Sold 2016 Keystone Montana 3711FL
Sold - 2015 Crusader 315RST 5th Wheel -
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10-01-2015, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aceinspp
Yep his choice and pay more for service if he does not due his own. Could be $400 dollars a year. You folks never seem to factor those items in. It's called the rest of the story Later RJD |
Well, at least it's settled. Now you can go back to yelling at the kids on your lawn. 😀
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2006 Ford F450 Diesel Dually
2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike (Tara)
2004 Harley Road King Custom (Gemma)
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10-01-2015, 10:09 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Dallas, TX
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Try a Tundra with a 5.7 litre. They can tow 16,000 lbs.
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10-01-2015, 10:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damani
Try a Tundra with a 5.7 litre. They can tow 16,000 lbs.
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WOW, a Tundra rated to pull more than my 1 ton diesel F350.
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2017 Solitude 310GK-R Pick Up Oct 24th.
2016 GMC Denali 1 ton Cargo Capacity 3722 lbs
Sold 2016 Keystone Montana 3711FL
Sold - 2015 Crusader 315RST 5th Wheel -
2015 Ford F350 SRW Cargo Capacity 3744
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10-01-2015, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CWSWine
If you tow 4000 miles per year.
4000 miles gas towing divided by 8 gals per mile = 500 gals of fuel.
4000 miles diesel towing divided by 11 gals per mile = 363 gals of fuel
So the diesel with the better millage save 137 gals of fuel over gas towing.
Diesel can go longer between oil changes.
More than pays for the difference in services cost between gas and diesel that are about 40% more than gas. And that is the rest of the story... |
Not to mention how much more pleasurable it is to tow with the gearing and torque of the diesel.
2014 XLR27HFS
2006 Ford F450 Diesel Dually
2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike (Tara)
2004 Harley Road King Custom (Gemma)
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10-01-2015, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Seaford, De
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damani
Try a Tundra with a 5.7 litre. They can tow 16,000 lbs.
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you've either been talking to a salesman, or have lost your mind 
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10-01-2015, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member
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It will pull a space shuttle, duh!
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10-01-2015, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drittal
It will pull a space shuttle, duh!
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What do you mean it tows fine! LOL
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2017 Solitude 310GK-R Pick Up Oct 24th.
2016 GMC Denali 1 ton Cargo Capacity 3722 lbs
Sold 2016 Keystone Montana 3711FL
Sold - 2015 Crusader 315RST 5th Wheel -
2015 Ford F350 SRW Cargo Capacity 3744
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10-01-2015, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CWSWine
What do you mean it tows fine! LOL
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That must be the famous VW diesel! 😀
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2015 Harley Freewheeler Trike (Tara)
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