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12-20-2017, 03:32 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Found my truck!
IF any of you have been following my saga-
Educate me about 1/2 ton trucks
and F150 tow/haul numbers
I've been all over the place in my head and the internet!
Looked at some RAMs today but stopped at the Nissan dealer
on the way home.
They have a Nissan Titan 2017 with all the towing whistles and bells.
Mirrors, hitch, brake controller, back up camera on and on and on.
MSRP $44250
Year end buy before Dec 24 special
$10,000 off.
Think I just found my truck.
Some things to consider.
My truck pulls my trailer but it's stretched pretty thin at 70 or on the hills.
I think my tow rating is somewhere around 7800.
This Titan is rated at 10,000 towing and it's got about 90 more HP and 90
more FtLbs than my current Silverado 5.3L
Also 7 speeds compared to my 4 and I never use OD so I'm really a 3 sp.
$10k off msrp. That's a pretty sweet deal....
The icing on the cake is it's got suicide doors (my preferred body style) and it's my color!!
Woo Hoo!
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Dan & Rita D
2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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12-20-2017, 03:48 PM
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Nice discount. Me personally, I don't like the way the Titans look, but those that have them seem to be very impressed with their performance. Good for you for finding what you were looking for. Was Nissan a consideration originally, or did you find it just because you got curious and expanded your search criteria to include the Titan?
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12-20-2017, 03:51 PM
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I went from a 00 GMC Sierra with 5.3 to Titan XD diesel and no regrets. Our trailer loaded to go is 8200# and is extremely comfortable. No mechanical or electrical issues to date with 40K miles. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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12-20-2017, 03:55 PM
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As I mentioned earlier today you should have at least checked out a Chevy and drove one as no comparison to what you have now. Down side is you would needed to find one with the 6.2 gas which is awesome. Ya not a big fan of Nissan.  Later RJD
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Days camped 2019 62
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12-20-2017, 03:59 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Sounds good Dan.
Everyone has a favorite but I've always been of the opinion if it does the job, then why not. Sounds like this one will. Curious as to the payload?
Negotiate on the price, even with the 10k discounts, it's year end and you WILL get more.
Best of luck. Hope Santa treats you well.
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12-20-2017, 04:01 PM
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And a nice warranty to boot.
Safe and happy travels.
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12-20-2017, 04:02 PM
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Merry Christmas! Looking forward to seeing some pics. And a payload number!
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12-20-2017, 04:10 PM
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I have a 2017 Titan XD with the Cummins and this is a great pickup, only downside is the fuel tank being 26gals. The diesel has plenty of power and is super quiet.
I would highly recommend this platform after owning both GM and Ram pickups previously.
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12-20-2017, 04:15 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdhanses
I have a 2017 Titan XD with the Cummins and this is a great pickup, only downside is the fuel tank being 26gals. The diesel has plenty of power and is super quiet.
I would highly recommend this platform after owning both GM and Ram pickups previously.
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Dan... is the one you are looking at a diesel?
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F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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12-20-2017, 07:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Dan... is the one you are looking at a diesel?
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12-20-2017, 08:11 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
Dan... is the one you are looking at a diesel?
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5.6L dohc gasser.
My current Chevy 5.3 is 295 hp 330 fp torque 4 sp tranny
This Nissan 5.6L is 390 hp 394 fp torque 7 sp
A significant step up for me.
Signed this afternoon. They'll go to Indy tomorrow and get it. Should be in my garage on Friday.
It's pretty loaded with goodies. I'll post the window sticker tomorrow.
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Peace!
Dan & Rita D
2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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12-20-2017, 08:15 PM
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We just ordered our 2018 F-150 Screw today. Will be here in 10 weeks. Looking forward to having real trailer mirrors and all the bells and whistles.
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12-20-2017, 08:32 PM
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Dan just curious why you only wanted doors with only 2 handles. I know it it personal preference but still curious.
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12-20-2017, 08:33 PM
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Happy to see Christmas came early for you Dan!
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2017 Coachmen Apex 269RBKS with Summit Pkg.
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12-20-2017, 08:46 PM
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Enjoy your new truck Dan!
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12-20-2017, 09:09 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
5.6L dohc gasser.
My current Chevy 5.3 is 295 hp 330 fp torque 4 sp tranny
This Nissan 5.6L is 390 hp 394 fp torque 7 sp
A significant step up for me.
Signed this afternoon. They'll go to Indy tomorrow and get it. Should be in my garage on Friday.
It's pretty loaded with goodies. I'll post the window sticker tomorrow.
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Super!
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2022 Cedar Creek 345IK 5th Wheel•Solar & Inverter•2024 Ford F-Series SCREW•7.3L•4x4•Factory Puck•B&W Companion•TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater•Sinemate 3500w Gen.
F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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12-20-2017, 09:38 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
5.6L dohc gasser.
My current Chevy 5.3 is 295 hp 330 fp torque 4 sp tranny
This Nissan 5.6L is 390 hp 394 fp torque 7 sp
A significant step up for me.
Signed this afternoon. They'll go to Indy tomorrow and get it. Should be in my garage on Friday.
It's pretty loaded with goodies. I'll post the window sticker tomorrow.
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Glade to hear you settled on a new truck. Enjoy your Christmas present and Later RJD
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2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing.(sold) (sold) 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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12-20-2017, 09:44 PM
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Dan,
I had a Nissan for a work truck for 3 years. A Great Truck! This will beat a Chevy any day and the suicide doors work well in the Nissan as well. Looks like you have found your truck! Congrats on the new Red Truck!!
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12-20-2017, 10:33 PM
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Dan - You haven't mentioned payload.
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12-21-2017, 08:11 AM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by packrat48
Dan just curious why you only wanted doors with only 2 handles. I know it it personal preference but still curious.
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That's all it is. Personal preference.
They are less convenient than a 4 door, no doubt.
I just like a "2 door".
I like the old 64 impala 2 door, my old 67 mustang, my 72 442, on and on (several more 2 doors in here .... just can't remember...)
right up to our little daily driver Hundai Accent hatch back 2 door- which they don't make any more.
The Titan back doors do open 180 where my current Silverado just open 90 which is a real PIA in my garage! But I'm stubborn and still prefer that body style.
I'll post cargo capacity once I bring it home and can do the math on the
door post sticker.
I do know I looked at the cargo capacity of 3 different RAM 1500s yesterday- they were not my preferred body style. They were crew cabs which adds weight and subtracts cargo capacity but dang---
They were all in the 1200-1300 LBS cargo range. I thought that was kinda
low...
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Peace!
Dan & Rita D
2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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