?trade for bigger rig? truck minimum

[waynemorgan]

diesel for sure,i found out the hard way not to get a gas motor for that big of a rig

[DreamStreamr]

Our 2500HD Silverado is rated 12,600 tow capacity with big block gas engine and 6 spd allison transmission. Don't know if it would be any fun towing a 34 but think we won't be doing so. Tows our 6,300 pound AS wonderfully.

[ebair]

I think a 2500HD/gas is adequate for most situations, we used one for several years for our previous 31' and a little later with the 34', that said, after a tour of the Rockies we opted for a 2500HD/diesel. There is an advantage in fuel mileage and a significant difference in comfort (the ability to keep up with traffic on the grades (any grade)) with the higher torque diesel. I really don't see any need to go to a duel rear wheel set up unless a fifth wheel with a higher load weight was towed, they are just too much to drag around the rest of the time. There is a significant cost difference for the diesel motor, but when we traded our last one the cost was recouped. Between last year and this, about 25000 miles with the 34', it is more comfortable to tow than the 31' after a slight adjustment for the additional weight. JMHO

[DreamStreamr]

Two more points on truck selection -- we just heard last week the Chevy/GMC 2500 trucks might not have 8.1L gas and Allison 6spd automatic on the new models. We heard (and haven't confirmed) one would have to purchase the 3500 to get this lash-up.

Separately, the GM trucks with 6.5 foot bed only get a 26 gallon fuel tank. We are, after trying it out for almost two years, finally biting the bullet and buying the 45 gallon after-market saddle tank to replace the 26. The cruising range with total of 26 gallons is just too short, especially if you aren't sure if the next exit's gas stations will also be closed (like we found yesterday in South Carolina -- all three gas stations selling newspapers, colas, and hot dogs but no fuel).

Other than that, we are still loving the Chevy 2500HD!

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by DreamStreamr

we just heard last week the Chevy/GMC 2500 trucks might not have 8.1L gas and Allison 6spd automatic on the new models.

Hey Jim, full timing must be great...GM hasn't sold a big block for 2 years now!
Wish I were that far off the grid!

Bill