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08-26-2004, 10:28 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Camarillo
Posts: 46
M.O.C. #1929
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Did I over do it?
I guess I'm looking for some re-assurance...
Sold the 1/2 ton, sold the class A.
Bought a 2003 Chev 2500 Silverado C/C SB DMax 4x4.
Bought 2005 Mountianeer 318BHS
Do I have enough truck???
Thanks...
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08-26-2004, 10:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Woodstock
Posts: 1,313
M.O.C. #3
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Is the Chevy a 1500 (Doubtful), 2500 (OK), or 3500 (Best)? (Just my opinion!)
Craig
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08-26-2004, 10:45 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Camarillo
Posts: 46
M.O.C. #1929
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Oh yea, I guess it would help to state the size on truck...
2500
Dave
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08-26-2004, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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If it has the Duramax it is a 2500HD.You should be fine in my opinion.
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08-26-2004, 11:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Haldimand County
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #122
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sjordan007
Do I have enough truck???
YES!
and no, you didn't overdo it.
(just my opinion.)
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08-26-2004, 02:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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I agree with the others that's plenty of truck. Sometimes a 3/4 ton may sag a little in the rear if the pinweight is high but that can be fixed with airbags. Most don't have that problem. Good luck. Nice rig you have there.
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08-26-2004, 07:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 1,740
M.O.C. #1757
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No you didn't over do it. You will do just fine. Keep us posted. Happyrving.......
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08-26-2004, 09:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Sjordan007,
I towed my previous trailer, a 2002 315RLS Mountaineer with my 2003 duramax and walked all over the place with that trailer. Now I have upsized to the 3400RL fifth wheel and a 2004 Duramax and still have no problems. You will be just fine with your tow rig. Enjoy...
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08-27-2004, 01:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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You have a good setup with your present choice. I will place money on your next purchase. It will be a Montana 5th wheel.
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08-27-2004, 03:12 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: none
Posts: 1,566
M.O.C. #1043
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I have no problem with my 2500 HD chevy. pull just fine.
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08-27-2004, 04:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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My Chevy 2500HD DMAX pulls my 3670 without any problems. I have air bags to help level things out some.
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08-27-2004, 08:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Gardner
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #1683
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No, your truck is just fine. I pull my 2005 3295RK with a 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab longbed with a Duramax. It does just fine. You don't gain a great deal of towing capacity with a 3500HD, you only get duallies. My opinion that is just 2 more tires to buy and my research determined that duallies don't track very well in snow. I use my truck all the time, and it does snow in Kansas. I am not lucky enough to go fulltiming yet and become a snowbird like most big 5er owners. Just getting prepared for when I can.
Gary
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08-27-2004, 08:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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DHenry: Do you think you really needed the airbags? I know my 2500HD hardly settles with our 3670
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08-27-2004, 11:07 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 43
M.O.C. #1774
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I also think you have sufficient power in your tow vehicle. I pull a 328RLS Mountaineer with a 2002 F250 PSD 7.3. So far, I've not had a problem. I did add airlift bags to level. The pin weight drops the truck about 2-3 inches. Air bags fixed that.
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08-29-2004, 04:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Nampa
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #1027
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I pull a '04 Mountaineer 304FKS with my '03 GMC 2500HD Dmax / Allison and have loads of truck for the job. I have added the EDGE Attitude to the Dmax for a little extra kick in the mountains.
Happy RVing
Ed
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