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03-23-2010, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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Whoopie! We bought a truck!
We went for a ride on Saturday to see pricing on vehicles. Ten hours later we had located a truck better equipped than we expected for what seemed a good price, arranged a trade-in, and signed the papers. On Monday I took the trade-in there and drove the truck home.
We live in western Pennsylvania, about 15 miles from the Ohio border. I had been looking for about 8 months, on the internet, to see what prices and options were out there, along with locations that had 1-ton trucks for sale.
Until Saturday, I thought we may have had to fly to Texas and drive one home, but I found Performance GMC Trucks in Ohio, on hour away, which is where we went to "look," since they have about 100 trucks on the lot.
We ended up with a white 2007 Chevrolet Silverado LT, K3500 dually, 6.6 liter diesel, and loaded with options. I'm not much of a "brand specific" person, but wanted a GMC or Chevrolet, 2005 or newer, because those two types and years of vehicles will accept the Banks Electronic Braking system, which I want to have.
So, we now have a year, until June, 2011, when April retires, to get the truck set up exactly the way we want it for fulltime towing!!!
We have not owned a dually or a diesel before, so I imagine I will be posting questions for at least the next year as I try to work on it.
This is our first major financial commitment (I'm not counting the last 5 years of research and reading and talking) toward fulltiming and we are excited!!! Progress toward our goals is exciting, especially when we can look out the window and see it in the garage  .
I'll be "talking" to y'all.
Larry
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03-23-2010, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Congradulations Larry on the new Chevy have many safe and happy miles with it.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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03-23-2010, 04:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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Now THAT's a Truck! Congrats on your new ride! Have fun customizing it. I hope you keep us posted on your new addons as they get done.
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03-23-2010, 04:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,732
M.O.C. #7487
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Congratulations Larry and enjoy your new ride.
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03-23-2010, 05:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Congratulations on the new purchase. Sounds like a good choice. Once you get the feel for the dually and get used to the diesel you will probably never go back.
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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03-23-2010, 06:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 337
M.O.C. #9238
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Hi Larry, I went from a GM 2500 short box extended cab, to a 3500 dually crew cab long box, (both Dmax) and didn't really notice that much difference driving it without towing, other than sometimes having to park further away in malls.
Even DW drives it now, after saying "no way am I going to drive that thing to go shopping!" Shopping obviously won out.
Towing the trailer on the other hand, IMHO, there is a big difference in stability.
Peter
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03-23-2010, 07:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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Excellent choice Larry,but I might be a little bias.
Jack
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03-24-2010, 02:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Nice rig Larry. I had Silverado's in my service business sweet rides, nothing like a new truck.
When I got my first Diesel, I took it to town, drove slow through the buildings with the windows down. Oh Mamma!
Remember: Real trucks have no spark plugs... 
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03-24-2010, 02:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Congratulations on your new truck. Now you can have a good time fixing it up the way you want it.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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03-24-2010, 02:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Larry,
Curiosity has stricken me, seems if I remember correctly that there are two models of the 07's, the classic and the new body style. The new body style had some anti-pollution techno stuff added. I have the classic and it is a great vehicle. Expound upon your post and clue us in as to which model you got. As you can tell from the signature below, I also am just a little biased. Congratulations.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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03-24-2010, 05:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Larry, Congratulations on the new ride, it should serve you well for many years to come.....
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03-24-2010, 06:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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You are half way there. Patience pays off. If that is on State route 7 in New Waterford , Ohio we know the place..
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03-25-2010, 11:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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Thanks to everyone.
I guess I have to update my signature now that I'm "1/2 way there," as Rich says (I say, "1/2 way rig-wise, less than 1/3 way financially.) 
Bingo, I'm sorry to hear you're "stricken." Let me "unstrick"(?)you. (New words fascinate me.)
It's a white "Classic LT." It has many options like heated-power-leather seats, chrome "racing-style" wheels, custom grill, heated mirrors, etc, etc. (I love the outside temperature and the compass heading in the rearview mirror  )
Rich, yep, that's the dealer. Close to your home, eh?
I'll keep you updated as I "outfit" the truck and fix the few things that need fixing (bed liner abuse, tailgate top liner needs replaced, need mud flaps).
Larry
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03-25-2010, 01:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Larry, Don't forget a louvered tailgate!!!!! My choice would be the one without the diamond studs.......
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03-25-2010, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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Larry
Great truck. I think the 06 and 07 dnax trucks are the best towing trucks ever built, and I drive an 08 6.4 Ford.
Lynwood
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03-25-2010, 04:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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Phil, I'm going to go with a louvered driver's side window and let the sparkle in my eyes, when I look out, replace diamonds. 
Larry
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