webejpn wrote:
I appreciate everyone's feedback/opinions on this matter. I will be the first to admit that unlike every other single purchase i make, i did not research the snot out of it (my wife hates that i do this).
I went to the dealership last night to make things final. I straight out told them what i had learned on here, all the folks i called yesterday (GM, Forrest River direct, couple local GM dealers, etc.). They gave me absolutely no hassle that if i wanted to call the deal off, i could without any implications. But they also gave me the opportunity to hitch it up and take it for a spin. If i didn't feel good about the way it dropped my truck or how it handled, again, i could kill the deal. So we hooked her up....boy, if i get nothing out of this other than seeing the ease and simplicity of hooking up a 5'ver.....DANG THAT WAS EASY!!!! I can see how this is a marriage saver!!
Anyway, i was surprised that as my truck sat as is, she only dropped about 3". So it actually leveled my truck out perfectly in terms of front to rear wheel well space. Took her out for a spin and she handled like a champ. Now remember, all i have to compare to is TT and flat trailers with wheelers on them.
So needless to say, i felt comfortable and confident with proceeding with the deal.
To the folks that said, go ahead and try it and see what YOU think...thanks for your encouragement.
For the naysayers...stay tuned to my future postings to see how it pans out and if i fail miserably feel free to use me as the "I told you so.." example
Glad you liked it and I hope it works out for you. Remember that it was =empty=, so how it handles, and what it does to your truck will be very different once you start putting stuff in it. 3" squat, while not excessive, is almost sure to get you flashed at night, as that'll for sure raise your headlights' focal point, so be aware of that. I only squat about 2" with my D'max and I occasionally get flashed. I simply try and never tow after dark, but sometimes it simply can't be helped. Good luck and have fun!
Lyle
