Truck in front of the camper
I've been out of the truck camper world for a few years but want to get back into it before I get too old to enjoy it. Looking to buy an older Chevy 3500 w/ an 8.1 gas motor. Want to make sure I can ...
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mkletka wrote:
Believe it or not, there are a few 8.1 w/ Allison's out there. Saw a 2001 2WD w/ only 89k miles for sale located in KY.
You driving to Kentucky now?
Just make sure it’s actually a 8.1 and not one of them rare 6.0/Alli combos you think are out there.
We bought new our 2001 chev dually with the 8.1 and 5 speed Allison trannie and towed a 13400 lb alpenlite . At 58 K miles we traded for the duramax but the 8.1 was running like new with no issues. Oil use was minor . Trannie was great for going down mountains. chevman retired from rving with an awesome 05 3500 duramax in the garage waiting for another chance maybe
