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Bud99's avatar
Bud99
Explorer
May 07, 2013

Truck choice for TC

After looking at quite a few trucks for a TC I have it narrowed down to 2. First is a 2007 Chevy 3500 extended cab with D/A. Truck is in like new condition with 41000 miles. Asking $27985. Second is a new 2013 Chevy 2500 LT extended cab long bed with 6.0L. After negotiating is finished it will be 37500 to $38500.
The 2007 sounds good and drives great. much power.
The 2013 is new.
What are your thoughts/opinions?

Thank you as always
Bud99
Truck Campers
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
    Explorer
    May 07, 2013
    3500........ 1.The D/A is a great combo. 2.Better beefier truck to haul a bigger range of TCs. 3.You save $10K 4. The Duramax is only now starting to get broken in.
  • dave17352's avatar
    dave17352
    Explorer
    May 07, 2013
    Either is good if u bought a 2013 3500 srw gasser u would have more payload than the diesel dually. But as far as the diesel goes u can't beat that year.
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2013
    Take the 2007 because it's heavier and you won't get hit with the depreciation when you drive it away like you will the 2013. And since it does cost less, the insurance may cost less.

    Bill
  • Buzzcut1's avatar
    Buzzcut1
    Nomad II
    May 07, 2013
    The 3500 for carrying capacity with fewer required mods over a 2500 is the way I would go.
  • Eycom's avatar
    Eycom
    Explorer
    May 07, 2013
    My best advice is choose the TC first. Then match it with the right truck. Given the two choices you have presented, the 3500 will offer you considerably more choices of truck campers than the 3/4 ton. Good luck and travel safe.

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