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06-01-2014, 06:56 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 98
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Finally broke down and got a Diesel
After being on here reading about how well diesels pull I broke down and bought me one. I searched for a month until I found a brand new 2012 Dodge 3500 single rear axel automatic transmission 4X2. I think the planets aligned up because I stole this truck I don't know if it was because it was the last day of the month or it was a 2012 but I talked them down and my purchase price was $32,999. I was looking at trucks with the vinyl floors and seats and used until I found this one. I cant wait until Friday our first of two big trips this month.
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Ken
Tyler, Texas
2014 Zinger ZT31SB
2012 Dodge Cummins Diesel 3500 SRW
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06-01-2014, 07:14 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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Great deal, you will be happy towing. But it will be hard to keep the speed down, which could become an issue with ST tires on the trailer.
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Larry Day
Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
https://www.picturetrail.com/dayle1
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06-01-2014, 07:34 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
Posts: 2,394
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Ooh pretty. You will love it but break it in right. That was the hardest part for me. And once you tow, you will not be able to wipe that grin off your face. Enjoy.
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2014 Chevy Silverado 3500 SRW Duramax
2011 Zinger ZT26BL-sold
2014 Sabre 34REQS
***Member of the Mason-Dixon Group***
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06-01-2014, 07:41 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 581
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You'll never regret getting the diesel. It is worlds of difference towing, especially in hilly country.
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 Mike in Tennessee
2007 Cruiser 30QB
2008 Ford F250 Lariat 4x4 6.4 Powerstroke
Valley 16K slider
Ride-Rite air bags
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06-01-2014, 07:45 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,160
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Very, very nice looking truck!! 
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06-01-2014, 07:48 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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She is pretty!
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Tim
13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
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06-01-2014, 07:53 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 335
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Congrats! You'll never go back to a gasser. Take good care of that Cummins engine and it will last a long time.
Did it come the integrated engine brake?
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John (USAF Ret) & Cheryl
San Antonio, TX
2014 Hill Country 32FR
2011 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 CTD
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06-01-2014, 07:58 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 98
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I never drove a diesel as a matter of fact I didn't even test drive or start the truck until after I bought it. My wife was following me home from the dealer and she had to call me on the cell phone and tell me to slow down, I didn't realize I was doing 85 mph. The engine was so quiet and so smooth the first thing I thought of is I am really going to need to pay attention while towing. I do not like to go much over 65 when towing. Yes, it does have the engine brake.
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Ken
Tyler, Texas
2014 Zinger ZT31SB
2012 Dodge Cummins Diesel 3500 SRW
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06-01-2014, 08:03 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,160
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Ken, that's what the cruise control is for. 
As far as your speed when towing--remember, your trailer tires are only rated for 65 mph.
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06-01-2014, 08:08 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DFW, TexUS
Posts: 1,032
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OH NO !!!!
NOW it's starts !!! it no longer matches the trailer... so now
bigger trailer...
then bigger truck...
etc... etc...
Congrats
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06-01-2014, 08:14 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 335
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken
I didn't realize I was doing 85 mph.
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 I have that problem as we'll! Drive safe!!
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John (USAF Ret) & Cheryl
San Antonio, TX
2014 Hill Country 32FR
2011 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 CTD
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06-01-2014, 08:21 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
Posts: 2,394
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Buying without test driving, now that is brave. Glad it's working out for ya. Remember you need to keep it slow and easy for the first 500 miles. Not sure if ram is the same but chevy manual recommends keeping it to 50 mph or below for the first 500 miles and not to tow until you hit 500 miles. It also recommended keeping th d first 500 miles towing down to 50 mph. Hardest 1000 miles of my life....well a little less as the truck had 245 miles on it when I picked it up.
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2014 Chevy Silverado 3500 SRW Duramax
2011 Zinger ZT26BL-sold
2014 Sabre 34REQS
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06-01-2014, 09:01 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 1,719
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Congratulations! I know you'll love how it tows.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2024: 2 trips, 26 nights in 8 states, 4801 miles
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 3904 miles
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06-01-2014, 09:47 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 844
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Welcome to the oil burner crowd!! You will love the new ride and I agree with previous posts that you may all of a sudden find in a year or two that your trailer is just too light to tow with a diesel and it's time for a bigger one!!
Although one thing you will find with a lighter TT behind your diesel is that your fuel mileage is going to be excellent when towing.
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Scott
2013 CrossRoads Cruiser Patriot CF345RF
2011 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 CC 6.7L Turbo Diesel (Heavily Modified)
Saskatoon, SK
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06-01-2014, 09:59 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 98
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Fuel mileage played a big part in my decision with my 6.0 liter Chevy pulling my trailer I was averaging 8 miles per gallon and with a 25 gallon tank I was stopping for fuel way to much. Thanks Anaro for bringing up the break I just read through the manual and Dodge does not require what the Chevy does but I am going to still take it easy. Dodge actually recommends towing a moderate load to help speed up the break in period. I cant wait until Friday for the trip it is a very easy tow no hills and it only 2 hours from the house. This should be a good break in trip I will take my time and enjoy the drive.
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Ken
Tyler, Texas
2014 Zinger ZT31SB
2012 Dodge Cummins Diesel 3500 SRW
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06-01-2014, 10:02 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,012
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I would like to see a video of his face as he started out and then got on the highway. The smile just keeps getting bigger and bigger 
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Clif and Millie
Ozzie (half a dog tall & 2 dogs long)
Mabank, TX
2009 Ford Lariat F350 SRW CC Diesel
2013 Cruiser CF305SK Patriot Edition
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06-01-2014, 10:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,721
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Great buy and good looking truck. Good luck with it.
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
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06-01-2014, 10:55 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Richland. Wa.
Posts: 624
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Awesome looking truck.. You won't even know your towing, until you look in your rear view mirrors...  . Enjoy your new toy.
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1998.5 Dodge 3500 4X4 Black Bart. 150k
2013 Rushmore Jefferson
2008 Raptor 299 toy hauler
Ruby & Jade. English Springer Spaniels
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06-01-2014, 11:11 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Virginia
Posts: 183
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Congrats...it's a looker, even for a Dodge! You will enjoy the diesel and the fact that you will wear the TT out before that engine if you treat it right.
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Ralph and Deborah
Northern Virginia
2011 Ford F250, 6.7 turbo diesel
SCT Flash 4X tune
Billstein upgrade shocks and dampener
2008 Crossroads Cruiser 32BL
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06-01-2014, 11:16 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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I have heard both schools of thought on break-in. The other is to drive it like you intend to right from the beginning.
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Tim
13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
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