Chevrolet Based Class C *UPDATED AGAIN*

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Geez Git a grip,I never knew that you Canadian's were such an exciteable group.

I never said that ANY manufacturer is useing a 3500 or 4500 with a Duramax. Just that they were available,and I would assume that if you wanted one you could order one. Don't take it out on the messenger.

From your rant I would gather that you are now,after owning 2, an avowed Chevy hater.

As for ordaining me an GM Evangelist,that was un necessary, for I AM an Ordained Minister.

So Go Forth My brother And Sin No More.

As to me being a Chev hater, it appears that you have trouble reading and comprehending.

I've had MANY GM products over the past 48 years since our first Corvair in 1964. The last few decades they've been purchased on the employee plan. They have included, in addition to the Corvairs (2 of them), Camaro, Olds, Montana, Caddy, Olds Silhouette, Colorado, Bonneville, Equinox and Tahoe. BUT each time I buy something I take a good look across the entire spectrum and get what is most suitable to our needs at that time and as a result have had vehicles from all of the D3. I did have a run of 4 Volvos during a decade and a half but prefer to provide funds to the D3 provided they have a suitable vehicle. D3 products have improved significantly over the past couple of decades.

BTW, if you want to behave like an evangelist, then the label fits.

The links you sent indicate an RV package is available for the Duramax option. Did you note the difference in price??? $12,000. And this is for the the puny Duramax with 260 HP. So it is one thing to say it is available from GM, but if no RV manufacturer is offering it what value is there in that statement. Given the price difference (and weight difference of almost 400 lbs) I suspect there would be few takers unless they provided a version with a much greater GVWR than 14,200 lbs. That was the beauty of the 19,500 lb Kodiak and it was a shame that they killed the entire line.

GM also had a 4.5L Duramax geared for production before they hit the wall. I think that would have been a great MH power source if the price was somewhat lower because they were quoting torque of 525 (same as offered with the puny Duramax 6.6). It was also expected to be even more fuel efficient. Hopefully that engine was only delayed and not cancelled. Perhaps some other forum members have info on the future of that engine.