Vintage465
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blt2ski wrote:Vintage,
MTN towing in my mind is subjective. For me it is over 6000' elevation. The 3-5K foot passes here in the NW US, a turbo or forced induction motor, while nice, not needed generally speaking. Over 6000', with an HP loss of 18-20% and higher above this elevation, this is where a turbo diesel, one of the turbo gas units, ie an Eco boost as an example help.
Newer gas rigs are better at keeping their HP/torque at elevation than a carb rig, or even TBI rigs, which are nothing more than an electric controlled carb.
Forced induction motors are nice options I admit. The trailer size etc Mike is pulling, he'll be fine with ANY of a gas rigs generally speaking. Along with a $6-10K hit for a diesel, it'll take awhile to pay off the difference in fuel mileage, yeah one gets a higher price on resale.....
Marty
I'd say you're correct. Everything is subjective in one way or another. And the new Gas Rigs are better than ever. But, I've been all across the US at every elevation and I never notice a difference in performance. Could be because I'm only hauling 7000 pounds though!
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ls1mike
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blt2ski wrote:Mike,
While neighbor and I have 1500's, I see some of the new 14 on stuff added, like the step on the bumper, yet I see the 21 or 22 next door, and some of the stuff on it. I hope you enjoy it!
Marty
Thanks Marty. I love it so far. It is a awesome vehicle.
Mike
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cptqueeg
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ls1mike wrote:blt2ski wrote:Mike,
While neighbor and I have 1500's, I see some of the new 14 on stuff added, like the step on the bumper, yet I see the 21 or 22 next door, and some of the stuff on it. I hope you enjoy it!
Marty
Thanks Marty. I love it so far. It is a awesome vehicle.
Good luck and enjoy your NEW truck!
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MFL
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Sorry Mike, but I just can't say I like the looks of your new truck. The step slots are well placed, but not the best looking either. I put black step bars on my truck, that work really well, and look good IMO. I noticed your mention of nerf bars, that should be a great addition.
The good thing...that should be a great TV for you, and last many years!
Congrats on the new truck,
Jerry
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Dadoffourgirls
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Thanks for showing the new truck! I hope it does everything you want it to do! I have enjoyed my 24.
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Grit dog
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Nice looking truck! Congrats!
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ls1mike
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MFL wrote:Sorry Mike, but I just can't say I like the looks of your new truck. The step slots are well placed, but not the best looking either. I put black step bars on my truck, that work really well, and look good IMO. I noticed your mention of nerf bars, that should be a great addition.
The good thing...that should be a great TV for you, and last many years!
Congrats on the new truck,
Jerry
The newer onces are an aquired taste. I like it for what it is and have found I enjoy driving this one more than trucks I have owned in the past.
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ls1mike
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Dadoffourgirls wrote:Thanks for showing the new truck! I hope it does everything you want it to do! I have enjoyed my 24.
This truck is going to be way better than 17. I have just at 500 miles on it now and I like it way more than I wanted to. I love the 10 speed, really nice addition to that engine.
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FishOnOne
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Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?
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ls1mike
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FishOnOne wrote:Congrats on the new truck. Is that a Custom Deluxe package?
Just a plain old custom, so just below an LT but about a W/T. What was weird was the this had more options that I wanted then the LT. Like two 120 volt outlets.
The thing the LT had that this didn't was the huge digital displays which I am not a huge fan of so this one worked out perfect for me.
As long as no one pulls out in front of me this one should last a good long time.
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