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01-23-2017, 12:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
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New Truck and Stuff
My wife and I have just finished buying a new truck and we are in the process of equipping it. We ended up buying a GMC 3500 HD diesel, basically with the works included. We added the B&W Companion hitch and will soon install a Retrax MX1 tonneau cover.
The point of my post here is to thank the many people who provided information in helping us reach our decisions. There is simply no way I could have figured out so many variables and I am grateful to everyone who helped us.
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01-23-2017, 12:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Great truck! ENJOY
Lynwood
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01-23-2017, 12:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
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Congratulations! Enjoy it
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01-23-2017, 01:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hillsboro
Posts: 593
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You basically have the same truck we have, although ours is a 2015. Single rear or dually? We have single rears. Ours is loaded to the max as well. All the bells and whistles. LOVE the exhaust brake. You'll find that the engine needs to be up around 2000 RPM or better for it to work really well. You also have just a bit more horsepower than we do, due to the ongoing battle between GM and Ford over who has the "biggest stick" around!! We get 10.5 to 12.5 MPG pulling the fiver, depending on conditions. 22 to 24 MPG empty and open road driving. Did you get it through the Costco end of year sales special? That's what we did, two years ago. REALLY good deal. Good price, AND a $400.00 Costco gift card too! 
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Terry and Patsy
Vietnam Veteran, US Navy
2017 3810
2015 GMC Sierra 4X4 3500 SRW
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01-23-2017, 02:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
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Congrats. Great truck. Enjoy!!!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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01-24-2017, 04:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Enjoy that new truck!!
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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01-24-2017, 05:17 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
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TAKPAK, we went through a local dealer.
Can I ask you, when do you engage the exhaust brake switch? In other words, do you turn it on at the beginning of your trip or only when you intend to use it and really, what is it used for; better stopping power?
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01-24-2017, 02:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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Congratulations on the new truck. I still am using old technology but will upgrade sometime in the future. I am sure it will do a great job of pulling your unit.
Tom Marty
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01-24-2017, 02:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
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M.O.C. #13157
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Wayne, The exhaust brake is a set of variable vanes in the turbo. To prevent sticking of the vanes, I turn on the exhaust brake every time I drive my vehicle.
While I have a Cummins engine, the exhaust brake is the same thought, a variable vane turbo.
Make it a part of your start up, put into tow-haul, turn on exhaust brake.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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01-24-2017, 02:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Those are good looking trucks and you chose a good hitch. Enjoy!
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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01-25-2017, 02:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,952
M.O.C. #5651
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jlb27537
Wayne, The exhaust brake is a set of variable vanes in the turbo. To prevent sticking of the vanes, I turn on the exhaust brake every time I drive my vehicle.
While I have a Cummins engine, the exhaust brake is the same thought, a variable vane turbo.
Make it a part of your start up, put into tow-haul, turn on exhaust brake.
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While I don't turn the brake on every time, I do when I get to steep hills. They are just fantastic and I don't usually use that word about anything!! I think I went from Kallispell, Mt. to Mesa, Az and had to use my regular brakes on the highway once (other than actually stopping).
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2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-25-2017, 03:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Harford
Posts: 948
M.O.C. #7122
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Very good choice of truck and hitch.
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01-25-2017, 03:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
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Thanks all. From the horses mouth...I called GMC and here is their opinion:
When towing, keep the switch on. Non-towing, no need.
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01-26-2017, 05:07 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Round Rock
Posts: 475
M.O.C. #17905
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Great truck, enjoy. Wish I had an exhaust brake. Ford finally got a real one. Tow haul mode is fair...but it aint an exhaust brake.
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Pete & Joan & "Honey" fur-baby.
2015 Montana 3611RL 2012 F350 6.7 DRW Lariat
Disc Brakes & Sailun 14 ply S637
6-pt Hydraulic leveling
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01-27-2017, 01:31 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: owen sound
Posts: 491
M.O.C. #17566
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Just seen a video of the new Chevy/GMC 2017 coming out, new engine with what GM says are significant upgrades and changes. The HP & Torque ratings are crazy at around 440HP and 950lbs so it should be a monster. Going to be interesting to see if there are any issues with new engine or the tranny given the ratings. Might have to upgrade in the fall after some reviews in real use this spring/summer. Anyone have one yet ???
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01-31-2017, 01:19 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Erie
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #13435
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Great truck ours is similar one of the great additions was a extra fuel tank in the bed it allows us to fill up when we are not hooked up.
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01-31-2017, 04:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
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I found this while searching the Internet:
https://youtu.be/sbR3TvIOupI
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01-31-2017, 01:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: stockton
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #11457
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I turn on the exhaust brake at all times while towing. Very rarely have to touch the brakes when on the downhill side of mountainous terrain. I love my dually except when we are sightseeing in a small touristy area looking for a parking space! I have found the 36 gallon factory tank to be adequate...I never fill while towing. But, I also never go more than 300 miles a day.
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 2014 Montana Mountaineer 331 RLT. Winneguard SWM Traveler Satellite Antenna, Progressive 50 amp portable EMS, 6 point Level Up.. 2016 Chevy 3500 Duramax Dually, long bed, B&W Patriot hitch.
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02-03-2017, 02:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Steve, You would love more range. We also only do 300 mile days, but my 10mpg and 36 gal made me stop at times when I did not want to. Installed a 60 gal RDS (which really holds 50-55 gal) problem fixed.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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02-03-2017, 04:28 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: new caney
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #18819
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I installed the rds 60 gal. tank and it held 58 gals. I don't fuel with rv either. Very seldom get into the main tank. My aux. tank is tied directly into my main tank so if i see my fuel tank move off the full mark then i know my aux. tank is empty.This is one of the best add on's i've done. I have driven over 600 miles in one day but that is rare but 4 or 500 miles is not.
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