finally bought the TV!!!

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by Roamin' Cat

its a crew cab, regular bed (6.6 ft)

putting in a bedrug this week, looking to add a cap soon, for the extra storage on trips and better diesel mileage (I think!)

Lynda, don't buy a cap for mpg...it will probably decrease due to added weight. Buy it for other reasons; dog, security, etc...

I have found a roll-up tonneau to be best as I use my truck for other purposes and find full access to the bed mandatory. If you have specific things to lock up, then a cap may be a good idea, but I find it limits what you can do with a truck. I snake a 30' cable through the stakes and can lock up bikes,kayaks, OB motor etc. Bottom line; is someone is determined, they will take it, whether you have a cap, a cable, or?

Use the truck for a bit, then decide if you need/want a cap...

Bill

[ZoominC6]

Roamin',
You'll absolutely love your new Duramax. Congrats!
HAPPY TRAILS

[corgikat]

Congratulations Cat! You have a great set up. I hope to see you around NE some time!
Your neighbor to the north...Kat

[Roamin' Cat]

thanks everyone!

This is my face today
This is my face on Friday
This might be my face on Saturday when I tow for the first time I hope not!

Bill, we thought the bed cap would be good since we probably need gensets for winter camping, and so we can bring the guys' bikes along, etc.

Can't afford it right now, anyway, so will give it more thought, research, etc.

Cat

[BSmiley]

Congratulations on your aquisitions!!

We have a 06 Duramax with the 6 speed, and it tows our 25FB with ease in 6th gear. Our mileage is between 14 to 15.5 if we stay at 70mph or below. I know you will love it, and pray for many happy moments in your future!
God bless and keep you and yours!
Barry

[redeagle313]

Congratulations on your new TV and TT. You have a great combo. We have an '07 Chevy duramax crew cab and it is a great truck. Stay at 60 mph and you should be in the 15 mpg range towing. Good luck and happy 'streaming!

[Roamin' Cat]

I had a blast towing the AS home, soooooo easy! Wow! Even the somewhat heavy traffic we encountered for a bit didn't bother me too much.

I found that when I put on my blinker, other drivers would change lanes or leave me room to move. Only one silly person sped up AFTER I put the blinker on - I had plenty of room to change lanes at that point - and passed me. What a nitwit! I was MUCH bigger than she was, good thing I noticed she was not being too smart and let her go. I prayed for her and those she encounters on the road, she is an accident waiting to happen if she is not more careful!

The truck and AS are just fab together, what a great team! So happy!!!

[Mikethefixit]

Cat
Glad to hear U towed Home. I told ya it would be easy. Just never second guess those idiots .Give em room and let em go wreck some where else. I see U have the We tow it Rally thingy on the bottom of your post. Hope to see U there .Please make it a point to Look MaryLou and I up.BigRed FORD F350 wiff a capand the Overlander,thats that silver thingy LOL
Please take care on your trip here See ya at the end of the month.
Roger

[TIMEMACHINE]

Originally Posted by Roamin' Cat

I had a blast towing the AS home, soooooo easy! Wow! Even the somewhat heavy traffic we encountered for a bit didn't bother me too much.
The truck and AS are just fab together, what a great team! So happy!!!

See...all of that crazy research paid off.

time

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by Roamin' Cat

I had a blast towing the AS home, soooooo easy! Wow! Even the somewhat heavy traffic we encountered for a bit didn't bother me too much.

TOLD 'YA SO!!!