 |
|
12-07-2013, 10:17 AM
|
#1
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
|
New tow vehicle
Decided it was time for a new truck and found a great deal on a new 2013 that was 1200 miles away. Almost exactly what I wanted and at least $12k less than ordering a new 2015. So, for 2 days time and $500 for airfare/fuel it is now parked in the garage. Silverado LT 3500HD CCSB SRW Duramax/Allison. Super quiet. Can't wait to try out the exhaust brake and IBC. Guess I'll leave the Jordan controller in the '03 when I sell it.
__________________
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
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 10:48 AM
|
#2
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Breckenridge,CO
Posts: 975
|
Congrats, Larry!
I'm thinking whole upgrade....to a new 5er and new Ram. Denver RV show next month will determine.
__________________
 CAMPGROUND "DRIVEWAY"
Breckenridge, CO
'08 Crossroads Sunset Trail ST30BH Traded
'21 Grand Design Reflection 31MB 5er
'22 Cougar 29RLI 5er
'23 RAM 2500 4X4 CTD
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 10:55 AM
|
#3
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,510
|
Congrats Larry. You will love the EB after not having one before.
__________________
17 Chevy 3500 DRW 4X4
16 Mobile Suites 36RSSB4
2 Mini Dachshunds
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 10:58 AM
|
#4
|
|
Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Antonio TX
Posts: 293
|
You two Duramax guys let me know when you need help up a hill 
__________________
2013 Ram 2500 4x4 pulling a 2014 Zinger ZF31bh 5ver.
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 11:03 AM
|
#5
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,724
|
Hunter11, nice to have you back on the forums. Hope everything is going well for you and your family. Welcome back.
__________________
Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch" |
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 11:33 AM
|
#6
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,162
|
That's a nice truck Larry. You have probably already appreciated the changes that have come about since your old truck was new.
Like Keith mentioned, the EB is great.
Enjoy.
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 11:35 AM
|
#7
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 590
|
Congrats, Larry. Keeping a truck for 10+ years is unusual these days.
And you guys with the Rams, what made you decide on them? Especially, Coastn, why are you leaving Toyota?
__________________
Larry & Jean - Chesterfield, VA
2014 Ram 3500 4x4 dually crew cab - Black
2010 Montana 3665RE - New to us
2013 Zinger 30KB - Sold
CrossroadsRV Rally 2013 & 2014 - Northeast Crossroads Rally 2014 - Mason-Dixon Rally 2014
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 01:27 PM
|
#8
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: , RI
Posts: 1,164
|
Congrats Larry I dont think there are many differences between 2013 and 2015. That 12K will buy a lot of Diesel fuel. Best of luck.
__________________
Al Laura (Lily & Breeze Portie Girls)
2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
11 305SKP- TPMS- RideRite air bags
Reese 16K Slider Wet Bolts
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 01:44 PM
|
#9
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 953
|
Congrats Larry on the new TV...wheres the pic?...
__________________
07 Cruiser 30sk
06 F350 KR PS CC SRW
...Wish we were camping...
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 01:45 PM
|
#10
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Mn
Posts: 548
|
2014 Dodge New rear Suspension.
 Has any one checked out the new 2014 Dodge 2500 & 3500 with the new trailing arm suspension air bag system No more leaf or coil springs for the rear.
__________________
Lee & Jane and Black Lab Zoey
2008 Ford F250 CC Lariat 6.8L
2011 Crossroads Cruiser 31RK
Faribault MN
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 01:46 PM
|
#11
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,724
|
Larry, Checked out your truck online. Looks like a beauty. Sure it has more than enough grunt to tow almost anything. Does the Chevy diesel need the skunk urine like the Ford diesels??
Best of luck with it. Enjoy
__________________
Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch" |
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 02:59 PM
|
#12
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,510
|
Quote:
|
Hunter11, nice to have you back on the forums. Hope everything is going well for you and your family. Welcome back.
|
Mark, thanks for the welcome back.
__________________
17 Chevy 3500 DRW 4X4
16 Mobile Suites 36RSSB4
2 Mini Dachshunds
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 04:16 PM
|
#13
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
|
Simple reason to leave Toyota and go big 3...they pay employees pensions so we can enjoy retirement and traveling ...Toyota dosen't pay pensions...At least I don't think they do.....merry christmas all
__________________
It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 07:58 PM
|
#14
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,012
|
Sounds like a great truck. But it doesn't exist until there are pictures. GRIN
The beauty is it got the initial break in on the drive home.
__________________
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
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 08:39 PM
|
#15
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 590
|
OK, fellow forum members, I am here to tell you that I posted a response to harley that has been removed.
Basically, I mentioned that Toyota employees in San Antonio are paid a great wage. Also, said that I hoped his pension was not associated with Detroit as they are having issues with their employee pensions due to bankruptcy proceedings.
It was deleted by some one, some way and some how. And it was not by me.
 
__________________
Larry & Jean - Chesterfield, VA
2014 Ram 3500 4x4 dually crew cab - Black
2010 Montana 3665RE - New to us
2013 Zinger 30KB - Sold
CrossroadsRV Rally 2013 & 2014 - Northeast Crossroads Rally 2014 - Mason-Dixon Rally 2014
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 09:18 PM
|
#16
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
Posts: 1,753
|
I realize that the statement was off topic and also sorry if I hit a nerve with someone, but I do not live in detroit and have nothing to do with how a city is run by its politicians....but pensions allow us all to travel in our toys..that is if the companies have pensions.
__________________
It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 10:14 PM
|
#17
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 590
|
Harley, no nerve hit on your part. Just commenting on how things can go askew especially up in Detroit to people who worked hard for their pensions. Personally, I would be devastated if my pension was cut. And that is why we boomers worked so hard to get what we enjoy now.
Still wonder how it was deleted and by whom.
__________________
Larry & Jean - Chesterfield, VA
2014 Ram 3500 4x4 dually crew cab - Black
2010 Montana 3665RE - New to us
2013 Zinger 30KB - Sold
CrossroadsRV Rally 2013 & 2014 - Northeast Crossroads Rally 2014 - Mason-Dixon Rally 2014
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2013, 10:28 PM
|
#18
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,724
|
__________________
Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch" |
|
|
|
|
12-08-2013, 05:36 AM
|
#19
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 25
|
Just a note, no posts have been removed from this thread.
All members are welcome to post their thoughts, ideas, opinions, experiences, etc., both positive or negative while keeping within the rules.
Thanks!
Dirk
Site Staff
|
|
|
|
|
12-08-2013, 06:52 AM
|
#20
|
|
Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by socoguy
Congrats Larry I dont think there are many differences between 2013 and 2015. That 12K will buy a lot of Diesel fuel. Best of luck.
|
Actually, the 2015 HDs will be the new body style with production beginning next month. Judging by the 1500 series, I like the new center console better than the '03, but not $12k worth of better.
__________________
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
