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08-07-2017, 06:43 AM
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We made the change from a 150 to 250 diesel and it literally changed our towing experience from white knuckle to don't even know it's back there and better mileage. Loving life.
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2015 F250 SRW 4x4 Crew Cab Platinum
6.7L Powerstroke V-8 Diesel
2013 Rockwood Windjammer 3001w Diamond
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08-07-2017, 11:53 AM
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Wow that's a beauty! I just upgraded my 2008 Silverado crew cab 5.3 gas to a 2009 Chevrolet duramax/Allison 2500 hd ext cab! It has 114000 miles and it drives and shifts awesome I can't believe the difference. My surveyor 243rbs is about 6000 loaded can't even feel it back there. I am truly amazed .
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08-07-2017, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidandAmy
Wow that's a beauty! I just upgraded my 2008 Silverado crew cab 5.3 gas to a 2009 Chevrolet duramax/Allison 2500 hd ext cab! It has 114000 miles and it drives and shifts awesome I can't believe the difference. My surveyor 243rbs is about 6000 loaded can't even feel it back there. I am truly amazed .
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That's about where we are - 6500 loaded. I really can't wait to hook it up and see what it's like.
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2017 Silverado 3500 Z71 CC / L5P Duramax/Allison
2018 Grand Design Reflection 311 BHS
2015 Coachmen Apex 259BHSS 50th Anniversary (sold)
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08-07-2017, 02:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Iowa
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Great looking truck. Congratulations.
2017 F-350 XLT 6.7L DRW
2007 Cardinal 34TS
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08-07-2017, 02:51 PM
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Location: On the move
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Originally Posted by GreenImp
117k on a 2015?! I'm not sure I could handle that much window time. My 2004 doesn't even have 117k yet.
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My son used it to haul trailers for the first 70K but we haven't let the grass grow under it since. I'd rather drive it than the inherited 06 Taurus. Can't get in and out of it. 
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We love camping in our Shockwave!
2016 t28FQDX Shockwave,
New Provider tires 10/31/18 ,
2021 Chev LT 3500
2020 Polaris RZR 900 Fox Edition
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08-08-2017, 08:56 AM
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That's a beauty, looks like the exact one I was building on the GM site yesterday. lol
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2019 Silverado 1500
No camper, currently
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08-08-2017, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: West Jordan, UT
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I love it! I just upgraded as well, went from a 2012 Ram 2500 Diesel to a 2015 Gmc 3500 Diesel. Increased my MPG and loving the Allison! Congrats! You will love it.
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2015 GMC 3500 6.6/Allison
Nights Camped (2018-16) (2017-16) (2016-13) (2015-13)
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08-08-2017, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: York, PA
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I'm a mopar man, but when I am ready for my diesel if GM is still making trucks that look that good, might be time for a switch!
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2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn, 5.7L HEMI
2015 Forest River Wildwood 28DBUD
2015-2018: 20 Trips, 61 Nights Camped
2018: 5 Trips, 15 Nights Camped
2019: 2 Trips, 10 nights so far......
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08-08-2017, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Beautiful rig!!
Congrats on the upgrade!!
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2012 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8312SS riding on Gladiator rubber.
2004 Ford F350 (Black Beauty) CC, SB, 6sp, 6L work horse.
Camped 
2016 - 21 nights
2017 - 42 + scheduled....
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08-08-2017, 01:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Syracuse
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Originally Posted by rjc1024
Pulled the trigger on a 3500 HD today. Looked at a 2500 as well. They were the exact same price and I didn't notice any difference in the ride. 3600 pounds of payload vs 2100 in the 2500. Can't wait to pull the camper and experience the difference from my half ton. Too bad we tried a seasonal this year so I won't be moving the camper until November!
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Nice looking truck! Congrats! My cousin just purchased a fully loaded High Country 1500 with a similar exterior appearance. I'm a Ford guy all the way but the newer body style is very sharp. I still prefer the Ford powetrain and interior however. 
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New to Forest River Products
2017 Salem Cruise Lite 272RBXL.
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08-08-2017, 02:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Eastern NC
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That is a beauty of a truck. You will notice a big difference towing with a diesel over a gas powered engine.
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08-10-2017, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rjc1024
Pulled the trigger on a 3500 HD today. Looked at a 2500 as well. They were the exact same price and I didn't notice any difference in the ride. 3600 pounds of payload vs 2100 in the 2500. Can't wait to pull the camper and experience the difference from my half ton. Too bad we tried a seasonal this year so I won't be moving the camper until November!
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I am interested if you know what the difference was between the 2500 vs 3500 at the same price but payload difference of 1500 lbs. What was added to make such a difference?
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2016 Rockwood 2702WS
2016 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4x4 High Country
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08-10-2017, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmdomokos
I am interested if you know what the difference was between the 2500 vs 3500 at the same price but payload difference of 1500 lbs. What was added to make such a difference?
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The difference is in the frame and suspension, yes it seems strange, the same engine, and basically the same truck, but an increase in load capacity it's all in the frame and suspension.
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08-10-2017, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
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Agree with Gunny7041. It's easy to see the difference in the rear suspension as the 3500 has overload springs. Otherwise the two have the same stance -
height, width, length, as well as the same engine and trans.
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2017 Silverado 3500 Z71 CC / L5P Duramax/Allison
2018 Grand Design Reflection 311 BHS
2015 Coachmen Apex 259BHSS 50th Anniversary (sold)
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08-10-2017, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rjc1024
Agree with Gunny7041. It's easy to see the difference in the rear suspension as the 3500 has overload springs. Otherwise the two have the same stance -
height, width, length, as well as the same engine and trans.
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Did the frame look different between the 2 trucks too? or just the overload springs?
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2016 Rockwood 2702WS
2016 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4x4 High Country
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08-10-2017, 04:40 PM
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I didn't look close at differences in the frames so can't really say. I would assume they are pretty close.
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2017 Silverado 3500 Z71 CC / L5P Duramax/Allison
2018 Grand Design Reflection 311 BHS
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08-10-2017, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rjc1024
I didn't look close at differences in the frames so can't really say. I would assume they are pretty close.
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Well she's a beauty. I love my 2016 Duramax, I'm one of those that will never go back to gas after towing with a diesel.
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2016 Rockwood 2702WS
2016 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4x4 High Country
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08-10-2017, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmdomokos
Did the frame look different between the 2 trucks too? or just the overload springs?
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The extra leaf is the only difference.
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2017 Rockwood MiniLite 2506S
2022 F250 7.3/4.30
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08-10-2017, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Marion, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmdomokos
I am interested if you know what the difference was between the 2500 vs 3500 at the same price but payload difference of 1500 lbs. What was added to make such a difference?
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The mandatory 10,000 GVWR that they stick on 3/4 ton trucks.
And the tires and the extra spring in the rear.
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2012 Windjammer 3001W
2016 Sunset Trail Super Lite 250RB-For Sale
2015.5 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ crew cab Z71 4x4
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