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11-04-2014, 02:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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Solved my "which TV" dilemma
As many of you have witnessed, I purchased a 2015 Tahoe to tow my future FC 25. BUT, ended up ordering the FC 28 Rear Bed and immediately became anxious as to the towing capability of the Tahoe with the increased tongue weight. Problem solved. Just traded the Tahoe for a 2015 2500HD Duramax diesel, exhaust braking with Class 5 hitch. Call me overdone but ain't gonna sweat the big hills. Now don't y'all make me regret my decision! LOL
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11-04-2014, 03:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 23' Safari SE
Nevada City
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 265
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I tow with an '04 duramax 2500 HD. Got it gently used for a great price. Great engine and transmission. I get about 13.5 towing around CA. Over Donner summit or down 395. Love the ability to take on any mountain and haul lots of stuff in the bed. Love my chevy.
Im pulling a 06 Safari 23. It may be overkill, but if we decide to go up to a 27 we already have the TV.
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11-10-2014, 01:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaRon
As many of you have witnessed, I purchased a 2015 Tahoe to tow my future FC 25. BUT, ended up ordering the FC 28 Rear Bed and immediately became anxious as to the towing capability of the Tahoe with the increased tongue weight. Problem solved. Just traded the Tahoe for a 2015 2500HD Duramax diesel, exhaust braking with Class 5 hitch. Call me overdone but ain't gonna sweat the big hills. Now don't y'all make me regret my decision! LOL
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En-joy.
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
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11-10-2014, 01:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Aside from buying a GM product (Ha, Ha) GREAT move. You will love the difference and the extra room of the 28 over the 25. Congratulations.
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2021 F350 6.7 King Ranch
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11-10-2014, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaRon
As many of you have witnessed, I purchased a 2015 Tahoe to tow my future FC 25. BUT, ended up ordering the FC 28 Rear Bed and immediately became anxious as to the towing capability of the Tahoe with the increased tongue weight. Problem solved. Just traded the Tahoe for a 2015 2500HD Duramax diesel, exhaust braking with Class 5 hitch. Call me overdone but ain't gonna sweat the big hills. Now don't y'all make me regret my decision! LOL
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We tow with a 2015 Ford F-250 diesel. You are going to love towing with your new diesel truck!!
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WBCCI# 5766
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11-10-2014, 02:26 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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Your first diesel?
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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11-10-2014, 02:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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First diesel other than Mercedes sedans. Had to go with GM since we've had such miserable experiences with Ford and their lousy customer service. Had a 2015 Tahoe but once we decided to upsize to a 28, just didn't feel comfortable it could handle the load. Now I worry no more.
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11-11-2014, 08:57 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Good, then nobody will be telling you do and dont's for care and feeding of your new diesel. Enjoy it.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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11-11-2014, 10:00 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
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I think that you will be happy with the Duramax. We have a 2011 3500 long bed, crew cab. It easily handles our 25FB while carrying our 3,000# Outfitter truck camper in the bed.
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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11-16-2014, 02:52 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Charlottesville
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 115
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We have the 28 ft rear bed Flying Cloud. We're towing it with a 2010 Infiniti QX-56 and think that we need a bigger TV, no one seems to talk about stopping. My biggest problem with the Infiniti is that i don't feel comfortable braking with it. Are there pros and cons to gas trucks vs diesel when it comes to stopping while towing?
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11-16-2014, 02:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed Brownfield
We have the 28 ft rear bed Flying Cloud. We're towing it with a 2010 Infiniti QX-56 and think that we need a bigger TV, no one seems to talk about stopping. My biggest problem with the Infiniti is that i don't feel comfortable braking with it. Are there pros and cons to gas trucks vs diesel when it comes to stopping while towing?
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Are you sure your trailer brakes and brake controller are set an working properly?
I don't know about gas towing vehicles but diesels have an exhaust brake that not only helps downhill but is also helpful to deploy as needed.
Good luck!
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11-16-2014, 03:04 PM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed Brownfield
Are there pros and cons to gas trucks vs diesel when it comes to stopping while towing?
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Yes! What they are specifically will vary by respondent here but the exhaust, or "Jake," brake on a diesel makes it the most significant/preferred feature especially in mountainous or high grade terrain.
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11-17-2014, 04:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed Brownfield
We have the 28 ft rear bed Flying Cloud. We're towing it with a 2010 Infiniti QX-56 and think that we need a bigger TV, no one seems to talk about stopping. My biggest problem with the Infiniti is that i don't feel comfortable braking with it. Are there pros and cons to gas trucks vs diesel when it comes to stopping while towing?
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Regardless of what tow vehicle you choose, truck, SUV or passenger car, the trailer should always stop itself. If not, then your setup needs looking at.
A bigger tow vehicle doesn't automatically mean bigger and better brakes. Having said that, the exhaust brake of a diesel vehicle comes in very handy at high elevation and in mountainous territory.
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11-17-2014, 06:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,564
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Great decision. I tow with a 2008 Dodge/Cummins 2500 4x4 long bed crew cab, and it beats the heck out of a non-diesel SUV.
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11-21-2014, 04:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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Thanks to all of you, final piece of our TV/AS decision made. Talked to Sean at ProPride and getting the WD hitch with 1400 lb. bars. I should be safe pulling my FC 28 with my 2500 HD Duramax. See y'all on the road and thanks for your help.
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11-21-2014, 05:28 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andreasduess
Regardless of what tow vehicle you choose, truck, SUV or passenger car, the trailer should always stop itself. If not, then your setup needs looking at.
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So true Ed. Check out the adjustment on the trailer brakes. Our Infiniti/Airstream stops great and feels very comfortable.
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11-21-2014, 06:27 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
Blacksburg
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 308
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wise choice
[QUOTE=DeltaRon;1534990]As many of you have witnessed, I purchased a 2015 Tahoe to tow my future FC 25. BUT, ended up ordering the FC 28 Rear Bed and immediately became anxious as to the towing capability of the Tahoe with the increased tongue weight. Problem solved. Just traded the Tahoe for a 2015 2500HD Duramax diesel, exhaust braking with Class 5 hitch. Call me overdone but ain't gonna sweat the big hills. Now don't y'all make me regret my decision! LOL "
I wouldn't worry to much what others think, especially if you are happy. Its a good choice and wise move on your part. Extra capacity in the trucks capability is good.
I just got back from a 1870 mile round trip tour of the southeast, and even though a lot of the travel was in flat land, I would not have wanted to tow my 28' with anything less than my Dodge 2500.
I saw on the interstate way to many instances of to much trailer for tow vehicles.
Had one ole' boy pass me on 95 near Georgia/Florida line, about 6:45 am in the morning, two fridays ago, poor old tahoe or suburban, was over loaded and in was down in the rear, chains dragging when going across bridge transitions. Trailer was wagging all around down right scary. They were moving on.
I got off 95 in Jacksonville, I didn't want to be anywhere near that accident waiting to happen!
so Duramax, is a good choice Deltaron. I like seeing truck and trailer riding level. Diesel fuel is down to $3.34 is some places.
Have a good one !
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For my next trick, I will use my new AS & Dodge Ram CTD to make this pile of money disappear.
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11-21-2014, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 658
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Good choice to get enough truck to handle the tongue of a 28' plus the extra weight of a pivot point projection hitch. You will still have enough cargo capacity to not ruin your day when you are loading up.
Congratulations
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
Air #64439
Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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11-21-2014, 08:38 AM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
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And with the 2500 vs the 1500 you will be able to put some stuff in the bed of the truck. My GMC Sierra 1500 pulled my FC 25 fine, even up the hills of Colorado. But only had about 80# of load available for the bed of the truck with me, wife, dog, full tank of gas and my ProPride when I checked it on the CAT scales. No issue at all with the Sierra 2500 Duramax.
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2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
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11-21-2014, 09:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
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So very true about the 250/2500 diesels pulling with no effort. If there is a downside, it is most likely the ride quality..... Not as smooth as a large SUV as a result of different suspension systems. But, the overall level of fatigue in driving is IMO less when the TV does all the work. Especially is this true in adverse conditions when having the correct set up can be a life saver. Check this out the "morning after" towing 75 miles in a Wyoming blizzard
http://flic.kr/p/pmE6R8
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Happy trails and Good Luck
Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
AIR #31871 KQ3H
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