smcrea
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Steakman wrote:They are pricey no question...but worth it in my opinion. Particularly in this scenario.
I travel from a low tax jusridiction (Alberta) to a high tax jusrisdiction - BC and with both tanks full can do a 10 day vacation with little to no fill up, depending on how much driving in the area.
They are really the only option I know of... and for a short box the best alternative.
Other thing - given you have a short box....when you do go 5th Wheel, take a good look at a PUllrite Super Glide hitch...also pricey, but priceless in its operation...
As for the old tank... scrap value I would think.. although you could put it up on craigslist or kijiji...ya never know.??
Having just returned from BC I can absolutely understand what you're saying. I thought the price was per gallon and nearly choked when I saw it was per liter :-) We came back down into the US running fumes and headed to the nearest gas station! :-)
I agree.. scrap value is probably the only way to get anything back on the old tank!... It's shame!.. My truck is a new 2015.. I don't know why Ford don't offer some USEFUL upgrades such as a bigger fuel tank like the Titan that you showed me! :-)
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Steakman
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LMAO...I hear yea...LOL.!!
Yea it was worse...much worse last year. I think I paid $1.37 for diesel in Salmon Arm. They have 15% PST/GST in BC plus a Carbon Tax to boot. Crazy.
Here in Alberta its simply 5% GST only...I just paid this past week .90/Litre...not too shabby when one is filling some 60+ Gallons.!!
BC Stands for: Bring Cash
It's expensive there for some things, but one cant argue It's some of the most beautiful area on the planet...moving there in a cpl of years...trading in the 5th for 23' Pontoon Boat.!!
M'self and the Bride...of 32 yrs
'06 GMC DMax CCSB 594,545 km (368,890 miles)
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smcrea
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Steakman wrote:LMAO...I hear yea...LOL.!!
Yea it was worse...much worse last year. I think I paid $1.37 for diesel in Salmon Arm. They have 15% PST/GST in BC plus a Carbon Tax to boot. Crazy.
Here in Alberta its simply 5% GST only...I just paid this past week .90/Litre...not too shabby when one is filling some 60+ Gallons.!!
BC Stands for: Bring Cash
It's expensive there for some things, but one cant argue It's some of the most beautiful area on the planet...moving there in a cpl of years...trading in the 5th for 23' Pontoon Boat.!!
Totally Agree.. both Alberta and BC are amazing!.. beautiful country!
BTW what kind of place did you get to install the Titan Tank? Is the install expensive?
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Steakman
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I think I ended up paying something like 1400CAD all told (including the skid plate - also polyethylene).
It was installed at a truck accessory place right here in Calgary.
That was in 2012 mind you...when our dollar was on par with the USD...now we are in peso country..!! lol
FYI: just paid last week the cheapest diesel since I bought the truck in '07:
$ 88.9 / Litre
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Another 2 cents on the diesel vs. gas TV's. I've used a gas TV for the past 10 years. It finally came time to purchase a new vehicle this year. I went with a 2015 F250 diesel and have been extremely pleased. My gasser really struggled in the Appalachian mts. of VA & NC. The diesel pulled the same rig with no problems and with much better mpg. Now, if I can get 10+ years out of this truck, I'll be a happy camper!
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PBandJ-RVA
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In March 2015, I replaced my trusty Chevy gas 1500 with a diesel, with no regrets. I pull a bumper mount Evergreen 29FK. About 7,500 lbs.
My reasons:
1. We're retiring in 2016 and planning on RV traveling quite a bit. My 15 year old Chevy with 160,000 miles is bound to have something go wrong someplace, where I no not the good repair places.
2. The 24 gallon tank with 8 - 10 MPG when pulling yields too frequent fill-ups. Hard on the wallet, too!
3. Going over the mountains is interesting.
I am not exactly brand loyal and extensively researched the diesels made by Dodge, Chevy and Ford.
When walking around the campgrounds and asked many owners of pickups about their experiences. All seemed happy with whatever make they purchased.
The most unusual group were the Ford people. This group garners the greatest brand loyalty of all. They win the award for bragging rites. Yet, all shared similar stories about what they had to get fixed. Go figure.
The dodge folks talked mostly about the Cummins engine.
When visiting independent diesel repair shops, Ford pickups were by far the most numerous on their lots. Most of the repair technicians described Ford diesels as less than desirable. Most of the mechanics who owned diesel trucks owned Dodge trucks.
The transmission shops had the most repairs going to Dodge, then Ford. GM's Allison tranny had none.
Off for the test drives!
My wife and I liked the Dodge truck best of all. In our humble opinion, it was the best looking and appointed. Many nice features were evident.
The Ford had, hands down, the absolute worst ride. We could not imagine driving it for long periods of time. It beat us to death for about an hour of driving.
The best ride, by far, was the Chevy. It drove like a car. The seats and such proved the most comfortable.
Deal wise, we hit the perfect storm. The Chevy dealer had a High Country model on the lot longer then they wanted. I got a deal for more truck then Dodge could match in price. The Ford was the most expensive for less truck. The Ford options killed the pricing.
I have absolutely no regrets about buying the Chevy. It is one beautiful truck and pulls like a dream. Hardly any loss of mileage when pulling.
My only complaint is you have no sense of how fast you are going. I have been hitting 80 MPH and feeling like I'm going 55. Good thing it has a speed alarm on it. Love that heated steering wheel too!
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PaPaGoose wrote:Another 2 cents on the diesel vs. gas TV's. I've used a gas TV for the past 10 years. It finally came time to purchase a new vehicle this year. I went with a 2015 F250 diesel and have been extremely pleased. My gasser really struggled in the Appalachian mts. of VA & NC. The diesel pulled the same rig with no problems and with much better mpg. Now, if I can get 10+ years out of this truck, I'll be a happy camper!
Well more like 20 years if you maintain the body, as well as the engine!
Our Ram is 15 years young and at 288,000 miles still pulling strong. Just keeping it fixing the little things and enjoying the ride.
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
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PBandJ-RVA wrote:...
The Ford had, hands down, the absolute worst ride. We could not imagine driving it for long periods of time. It beat us to death for about an hour of driving.
The best ride, by far, was the Chevy. It drove like a car. The seats and such proved the most comfortable.
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Darn good post! I just wanted to point out those two parts... I agree compeletly! I love my F250, but friend's Chevys have MUCH nicer rides!
Actually, my F250 has an "acceptable" ride when it is loaded. Unloaded, well, it is rough.
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Good information here. I enjoy reading the post.
I did a test drive on a new Ford F-250 6.2 gas 4X4. Loved the ride / drive. I hooked it to my TT about 5,500. ( no load leveling hitch) I was hoping to pull the TT up my very steep driveway in two wheel drive. My F150 will pull it in 4X4 but the curves cause the transfer case to bind up. After reaching the top. It's very difficult to get it Back in two wheel drive. But the F250 did not do the job. It would strain then finally start spinning both wear tires. I know I'm asking a lot. Maybe too much. Hope to try their diesel next. Really hoping the diesel will idle up the drive.
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I went from a 2003 Chevy Avalanche 8.1L to a 99 Dodge Cummins.. The Avalanche is no slouch and was an amazing tow vehicle but just does not compare to the Cummins. There is no comparison going up hill. Fuel mileage.. was not a consideration with either purchase.. is better with the diesel. I bought the Dodge to take me wherever.. whenever. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
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