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10-19-2016, 10:02 AM
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So they went back to the horizontal door handles like the F150s? 
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10-19-2016, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tbln930
So they went back to the horizontal door handles like the F150s? |
Cabs are the same now for the F150 and SD.
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2016 Coachmen Chapparral 360IBL
SOLD - 2012 Salem Cruise Lite 281BHXL
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10-19-2016, 11:11 AM
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Sent from my iPad using Forest River Forums
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10-19-2016, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Marion, IL
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Originally Posted by jaherbst
What kind of mileage do you get while towing and not towing?
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I've only put 2000 miles on the truck so far and only 35 of it was towing.
19-20 empty.
I watched the instant mileage display on and off while towing the 35 miles going 60-65 mph and it showed 12-14 mpg towing the 8500 pound windjammer.
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2016 Sunset Trail Super Lite 250RB-For Sale
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10-19-2016, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: TX
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Here's mine
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10-19-2016, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Oro Valley AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KingFisher
I've only put 2000 miles on the truck so far and only 35 of it was towing.
19-20 empty.
I watched the instant mileage display on and off while towing the 35 miles going 60-65 mph and it showed 12-14 mpg towing the 8500 pound windjammer.
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Thanks, that's not too bad.
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10-20-2016, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Northwest Arkansas
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Need to get a new pic with the new 5er behind it. 2013 F250 6.7 PS.
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10-26-2016, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 114
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It hasn't towed my Wildcat yet but will soon
2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison combo
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10-26-2016, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Newport News Va
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love my diesel.
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2012 3065w Windjammer
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10-26-2016, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Prineville
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99 F250 Super Duty 7.3L, needs more ponies under the hood.
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10-26-2016, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Central Ohio
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2013 F-150 King Ranch Ecoboost.
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10-27-2016, 07:37 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
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2016 F250 Lariat diesel.
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10-27-2016, 05:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charles Firth
love my diesel.
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Of course a Ford is the best.
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2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
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10-27-2016, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Columbia, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B and B
Of course a Ford is the best.
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Only a Chevrolet Duramax Diesel, HD 2500, will tow this 17,000 pound plus beast...the Ford tucked its tail, let out a weak whimper and ran away...LOL
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10-27-2016, 11:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Northwest Arkansas
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Updated photo to show new Wildcat 5er
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10-31-2016, 12:34 AM
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Crusin81
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Castaic, CA
Posts: 78
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My Sierra Classic towing my Sierra
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10-31-2016, 01:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 365
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lgray
Only a Chevrolet Duramax Diesel, HD 2500, will tow this 17,000 pound plus beast...the Ford tucked its tail, let out a weak whimper and ran away...LOL
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Ur towing over 17k with a 2500? 
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10-31-2016, 02:42 AM
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Crusin81
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Castaic, CA
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chevy 2500 ?
lgray, it is totally believable that your duramax can do what you say, the problem is the weight rating of a 2500 towing 17,000 lb. (1) lighter suspension than the 3500 (2) and most important, BRAKES, too small for the weight being towed. I would definitely check those 2 items. other than that, power to ya.
in third world countries they use little Toyota trucks and load them as high as a 2 story building, the question is not if it could be done, the real question is if it could be done safely.
remember you are not alone on the road.
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10-31-2016, 04:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Missouri
Posts: 441
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2014 sierra
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I use my 1981 GMC Sierra Classic Camper Special 3500 1 ton dooly, std cab, 8' bed, 454 modified 463 cid, modified TH400 w/ Gear-Vendor attached. My dad was the Original owner and he towed his 32' Holliday Rambler cross-country, Canada and to Alaska on the old Alaskan highway then back to southern California. I figured if my dad could do it back then under harder conditions, I could do it today with his truck. I'm towing my 2014 366FL Sierra 5th wheel. getting everything prepped and ironing out all the wrinkles in both the RV and the Truck for the next few years, when my wife retires we will be on the road indefinitely. keeping it safe.....lovin the outdoors..... 
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So glad you've kept your fathers truck and enjoying this classic workhorse! Good luck!
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