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    Posted: 23 May 2012 at 8:06pm
Are you able to keep yours in V4 mode much?  Most of the time I feel like I need to get out and push before it will go in and stay in the "economy" mode.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 May 2012 at 4:35pm
It must be a Chevy curse!
 
I had planned to pay off my truck in 6 months, but.....
my well pump died
along with the water  heater
along with some other assorted goodies
 
Anyway 6 months turned into 12.  It was a %$##@% paying for it, but once done, I really began to like it.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 May 2012 at 2:19pm
My new drop shank is on its way, to be delivered on Tuesday.  Hopefully I can make the switch before the weekend so I can finally do a test tow.
 
Of course now that I've got a new car payment, and parts on order, my well pump died on Friday which cost me $$$ to repair.  Pump and wiring fried, probably by lightning.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 May 2012 at 10:12pm
Ha!  You do have that option with that nice big open bed ...  give me a call when you are ready to sell the Coleman.  LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 May 2012 at 5:16am
Originally posted by techntrek

Well, for better and worse it looks like I won't be getting quite as good mpg as you for daily driving.  So far most days I'm getting around 18 with mostly highway time and some slow traffic.  Once I fill the tank back up and can compare my actual total mpg I'll decide if it will be my daily driver or not...
 
I spent an hour last night searching all of the RPO codes (options), and discovered my "really good deal" was really a "hell of a deal".  They had priced it thinking it had a 3.08 rear, then they confirmed it had the 3.42 before I went to see it.  Still allowed me to talk them down $500 when their original price was way below everything else on the market to start with.  Now that I've run all the codes I see it also has the heavy-duty cooling/trailering option which bumps up the towing capacity another ~2000 pounds.  I can do 7900 pounds total with a combined weight of 14,000.  Not that I'll ever tow that much.
 
Well, I have to admit that I suspect my "county roads driving" is kind of a "sweet spot" for the TV.  At 40-50mph it seems to get the best mileage.  Above that, wind resistance starts pulling down the mpgs a bit.  Again, 18 is about the worst I've ever gotten.
 
I, too, have the HD trailering package and the factory hitch is a class 4 - 5000lbs or 10,500 with a WDH.  I am beginning to consider a WDH - only because I am pushing the tongue limit of 500lbs, when fully loaded.  With the HD suspension, the 1/2 ton truck actually is rated at 1700+ payload and only drops the rear about one inch. 
 
But, one the other hand, a small 5th wheel would be nice..........LOL Cry$$$.
 
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 May 2012 at 9:21pm

No worries, they use the same platform for all of their trucks.  I have the RPO code for 17" 4-wheel disc brakes and they feel very firm.

I had to move my pod onto my driveway yesterday so I could take some measurements - I need to order a new part to drop the ball on my Equalizer E2.  While I only moved it down and up the driveway (about 1/5 of a mile total) I couldn't even tell the pod was back there.  Can't wait to get the part I need so I can take it out on the road.  Smile 

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Posts: 913 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2012 at 10:13pm
Just an additional thought.  When I bought our Suburban new in '93, it was suggested to get the 2500 instead of the 1500.  Seems that the 1500 uses standard car brakes whereas the 2500 used heavier duty brakes and drive train.  Don't know if that is still how they are made.  Might want to check before buying.  Safe Travels.
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Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9:55pm
My wife would LOVE one of those silver tubes.  Me, not so much.  
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 May 2012 at 5:43pm
Don't give the man too many ideas! Next thing he'll be joining one of those other forums all about those silver tubes    (and we'll be looking' for a new Admin!)
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