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07-12-2016, 03:34 PM
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Got tired of the fuel mileage
Early June we went camping at Lake of the Ozarks. We had a great time but only managed to average about 5.6MPG pulling out there. That number has been decreasing the further west we go and the more we leave flat country. I happened to be messing on the ipad and came across a deal on a new TV I could not pass up. so I am not the proud new owner of a 2015 Silverado 2500 Diesel.
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07-12-2016, 03:51 PM
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Very cool. Looks just like our white we bought in Feb.
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07-12-2016, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 581
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5.6?? YIKES!!
Welcome to the diesel club!!
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2019 Silverado 1500
No camper, currently
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07-12-2016, 04:31 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 7,063
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Very nice... Welcome to the dark side.. LOL
Got my best milage yet towing to MI, 14.5.
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07-12-2016, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
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mmmm careful... this could end up being gas vs: diesel discussion
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2017 Puma 297RLSS
2005 Ram 2500 4X4 diesel SMOKER!!
I love puns, irony and tasteless jokes...
born in Texas.... live in Arkansas
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07-12-2016, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwannacamp
mmmm careful... this could end up being gas vs: diesel discussion
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Will the payback period take long (gas v. diesel)?
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07-12-2016, 05:15 PM
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Frog-Toberfest Organizer
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Iowa
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I have the same truck and love it! I upgraded the mirrors to tow mirrors.
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2016 Vengeance 320A
2015 Chevy 2500HD LT 6.6L 4x4 ccsb Z71 trim
2012 HD Electra Glide
Andersen Ultimate Aluminum fifth wheel hitch V2
Days camped '16=43, '17=47, '18=57 '19=47 '20=47 '21=64 '22=62 '23=72 '24=0
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07-12-2016, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Carlisle, Arkansas
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pay back comes quickly when i could buy a new diesel for gasser price
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2005 Cedar Creek 30RLBS/TrailAir Hitch/ MORryde 7K IS/Disc Brakes/ PI PT-50 EMS/ RV Flex Armor Roof
2015 RAM 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins 3.42/ Garmin 760RV
40 Gal TransferFlow fuel tank/ TST 507
Amateur Radio W5CI 2019 Days Camping 25
2020 Days Camping 7
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07-12-2016, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W5CI
pay back comes quickly when i could buy a new diesel for gasser price
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I'd like to learn more, tell me the details please.
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07-12-2016, 05:44 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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I did the same... Not Many details.
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2015 Chevy HD D-Max
2022 Impression 315MB
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07-12-2016, 05:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Nice. Good for you. Enjoy.
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07-12-2016, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ilmor
Will the payback period take long (gas v. diesel)?
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Probably not ever unless you do a lot of camping and not then probably
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07-12-2016, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,464
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W5CI
pay back comes quickly when i could buy a new diesel for gasser price
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Me too...
Don't care about payback when comparing the joy of the drive..
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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07-12-2016, 06:45 PM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny kustom
Me too...
Don't care about payback when comparing the joy of the drive..
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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X2! I buy vehicles because I want that vehicle, plain and simple.
Thats the same reason some people buy Corvettes instead of Chevettes!
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2015 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS
2016 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Duramax
The more people I meet, the more I like my dogs!
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07-12-2016, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DreiHunde
X2! I buy vehicles because I want that vehicle, plain and simple.
Thats the same reason some people buy Corvettes instead of Chevettes!
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X2. I sometimes think my 3500 is a Corvette the way I get off the line. It's like the extra fuel tank in truck, there is no way I'll ever make that money back. But I sure do like my 3500 diesel Silverado
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07-12-2016, 07:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Diesel trucks
The one thing I can tell you is to tread them off before the factory warranty is up. Diesel trucks can be very costly to repair. I do agree with they are good pullers.
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07-12-2016, 08:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
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iv'e got an 03 3500 ram with the 5.9 cummins, i could not imagine towing a 34ft cedar creek 5ver with a gasser. the thing would be screaming.
as far as repairs well like anything else mechanical preventative maintenance.
goes along way.
and it sure helps being a heavy equipment tech
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07-12-2016, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Brazoria County, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DreiHunde
X2! I buy vehicles because I want that vehicle, plain and simple.
Thats the same reason some people buy Corvettes instead of Chevettes!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spock123
X2. I sometimes think my 3500 is a Corvette the way I get off the line.
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Nope...I drive a Corvette . But I can relate...someone asked me what my gas mileage was (I'm not stock). I couldn't tell them. Never checked. That's not why I bought it, lol.
The day I brought it home...also happened to be the day I found out they didn't make fifth wheel hitches for it, lol.
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2015 Chevy Silverado LTZ - HD tow package
2017 Rockwood 2703WS Emerald Edition
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07-12-2016, 08:08 PM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raspivey
Nope...I drive a Corvette . But I can relate...someone asked me what my gas mileage was (I'm not stock). I couldn't tell them. Never checked. That's not why I bought it, lol.
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Thats what is all about!!!
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FurKid Express
2015 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS
2016 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Duramax
The more people I meet, the more I like my dogs!
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07-12-2016, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
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Making memories, that's what it's all about. I love my Silverado, I love camping. I don't worry to much. My Silverado sure does pull my camper great, probably won't ever get back what I paid for camper and truck.
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