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greginsp
Mar 28, 2014Explorer
I can only compare to our experiences. Should be pretty close to your situation since our 5th wheel is similar in size and weight.
We went from a SRW Ford 3/4 ton to a 2013 Chevrolet DRW Diesel. The old 3/4 ton was way too light and the new truck seems to be a perfect match. Even the higher bed height wasn't a problem.
Towing is a breeze and it is very stable even in cross winds and passing trucks.
I have been using the truck as a daily driver for almost a year with no issues. I usually park towards the back of the parking lots and don't go through drive through fast food joints. I do go through ATM (outside lane)lines with no problems.
I think one reason I have no issues with commuting is that my commute is about 30 miles round trip with around 26 being freeway which allows the truck to fully warm up and get through DPF regeneration with no problem.
If you are used to a small commuter vehicle, it will take some getting use to, but for us we have always had a pick up of some sort and even my wife drives it a lot since it is our only 4WD vehicle and we get a lot of snow during the winters at our current long term spot.
We went from a SRW Ford 3/4 ton to a 2013 Chevrolet DRW Diesel. The old 3/4 ton was way too light and the new truck seems to be a perfect match. Even the higher bed height wasn't a problem.
Towing is a breeze and it is very stable even in cross winds and passing trucks.
I have been using the truck as a daily driver for almost a year with no issues. I usually park towards the back of the parking lots and don't go through drive through fast food joints. I do go through ATM (outside lane)lines with no problems.
I think one reason I have no issues with commuting is that my commute is about 30 miles round trip with around 26 being freeway which allows the truck to fully warm up and get through DPF regeneration with no problem.
If you are used to a small commuter vehicle, it will take some getting use to, but for us we have always had a pick up of some sort and even my wife drives it a lot since it is our only 4WD vehicle and we get a lot of snow during the winters at our current long term spot.
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