|
06-15-2010, 05:59 AM
|
#1
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
|
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD
For those GM types here is a First Drive report on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD. There is also a First Drive report on the 2011 Ford HD in the AutoGuide.
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 08:15 AM
|
#2
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
|
Thanks for the post - Sounds like they did a good job on the 2011 GM.
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 08:23 AM
|
#3
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
|
Wow! What specs, with a 21,700lb towing capacity, I'll bet the RV manufacturers are happy. I wonder what the "weight Police" will have to talk about now........ Just joking!!!!! I know the Ford has similar specs. I guess it boils down to personal choice, but with that much towing capacity and the listed payloads, that opens the door for the larger and heavier RVs... A standard exhaust brake on the Duramax must be nice also. Makes my '08 look like "trade-in fodder". If only I could convince the DW (not a chance, thank God).....
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 09:33 AM
|
#4
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
|
all of them boosted the tow ratings on the 1 ton trucks but I don't think I would want to pull that much with a 1 ton truck. Don't see anything about bigger brakes or beefed up frame, etc.
saw a 2011 Ford 250 that listed a gross combined vehicle weight of 24,400lbs.. I nearly choked..
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 02:18 PM
|
#5
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bonita Springs
Posts: 1,943
M.O.C. #6977
|
Well ;;;did you order a new unit yet;;;what color is it to be ;;;sailer
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 03:44 PM
|
#6
|
Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,749
M.O.C. #7560
|
Kind of sounds like the PO has come through again for a new TV for Dennis!!! I'm looking but Mary just got her a new vehicle so it will be a while till Rondo gets to get one! Maybe I'll go back on the rolls and make the Big Bucks again!! Ya, When pigs fly and the Monte takes on wings!! They do look good and I've talked to the dealers and they expect a lot this year!!
Dennis why don't you hook onto your Monte and head out here to Nebraska for the Central Plains Regional Rally in July? We'd really like to have you two here and I can show you some REAL Nebraska hospitality!
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 04:18 PM
|
#7
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
|
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by richfaa
all of them boosted the tow ratings on the 1 ton trucks but I don't think I would want to pull that much with a 1 ton truck. Don't see anything about bigger brakes or beefed up frame, etc.
saw a 2011 Ford 250 that listed a gross combined vehicle weight of 24,400lbs.. I nearly choked..
|
Digging deeper Rich on the Chevy, does reveal a new frame and heavier brakes. The Ford combined is about 3K more than Chevy.
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 04:25 PM
|
#8
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
|
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by richfaa
all of them boosted the tow ratings on the 1 ton trucks but I don't think I would want to pull that much with a 1 ton truck. Don't see anything about bigger brakes or beefed up frame, etc.
saw a 2011 Ford 250 that listed a gross combined vehicle weight of 24,400lbs.. I nearly choked..
|
Rich, If you go to the website, they list all kinds of suspension upgrades, including additional springs and a completed box frame just for starters. Phil
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 04:27 PM
|
#9
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
|
No new vehicle for us Rondo. We talked early on about the rally you are WM of and just can't fit it in this year. We'd truly love to get out there someday soon. It looks like it will be a fun rally.
|
|
|
06-15-2010, 05:21 PM
|
#10
|
Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,749
M.O.C. #7560
|
We'll expect you and Judy next year, Dennis! Take care and give that lovely wife of yours a hug for me! I'll give one to Mary from you! We hope we will do a good job this year to intro MOC members to Nebraska and what we have here! We'll see you at the Fall Rally! Can't make the GL or Mid Atlantic. Heading for Annaheim for a convention then up to Washington State to see my brother-in-law and his wife. Not taking the Monte because we don't want to have to drive in daily for the convention from the RV parks. See you in September!!
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|