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PackersBackers · 01-30-2008, 04:32 AM

We are in the process of choosing our first Montana and we like the floor plan of the 3485SA. If you have one, what do you like and dislike about it???
We found out that our 2008 Ford F250 6L V8 gas, would not be adequate to pull any Montana, so have been looking to upgrade. After looking at a 2008 Ford F250 V10 with towing package, we also checked with our GMC/Chevy dealer and found one in the showroom that we think will work for us, and it will cost us less than the Ford upgrade we had already looked at. The 2008 GMC Sierra, is a 2500HD 4WD Duramax Turbo Diesel V-8, with a 3.73 gear ratio and Max. Trailer Weight of 15,500#. 9200# GVWR. It is equipped with the Z82 H.D. Trailer Equipment. It has an Allison 1000 6-spd transmission. Extended cab and short box. Does this sound like it would be able to pull and stop the 3485SA without difficulty, even through the mountains?? We had initially looking at the 3000RK but the hitch weight is 410# heavier. Thanks for any and all input on these two subjects.

01-30-2008, 04:32 AM	#1
PackersBackers Seasoned Camper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ogdensburg Posts: 55 M.O.C. #8100	Montana 3485SA We are in the process of choosing our first Montana and we like the floor plan of the 3485SA. If you have one, what do you like and dislike about it??? We found out that our 2008 Ford F250 6L V8 gas, would not be adequate to pull any Montana, so have been looking to upgrade. After looking at a 2008 Ford F250 V10 with towing package, we also checked with our GMC/Chevy dealer and found one in the showroom that we think will work for us, and it will cost us less than the Ford upgrade we had already looked at. The 2008 GMC Sierra, is a 2500HD 4WD Duramax Turbo Diesel V-8, with a 3.73 gear ratio and Max. Trailer Weight of 15,500#. 9200# GVWR. It is equipped with the Z82 H.D. Trailer Equipment. It has an Allison 1000 6-spd transmission. Extended cab and short box. Does this sound like it would be able to pull and stop the 3485SA without difficulty, even through the mountains?? We had initially looking at the 3000RK but the hitch weight is 410# heavier. Thanks for any and all input on these two subjects.