We got the truck! Now we need the fiver!

[Pinikki36]

We bought a brand spankin' new 2014 Chevy Silverado yesterday! This whole adventure thing really is going to happen!

It's everything we need to pull the 5th wheel we plan to get (Heartland Gateway 3650 BH).

It is a Duramax diesel dually crew cab with the Allison 6-speed transmission. (I'm sure there's a correct way to say all that, but I'm new to this lingo).

Check out our blog to see pictures. It's a beauty!
New Truck

If that doesn't work, try:
http://roadhouse4us.blogspot.com/2014/03/new-truck.html

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Ric Flair wrote:
Welcome and well done, dudette.

You see what happens when a discriminating consumer with taste and intelligence does their research? They pick a GM diesel doolie.

Nuff said. Moderators, please lock the thread.

As above - with the exception of changing the last to:
After the research, they pick what best works for them!

Moderators, ignore the - "please lock the thread" comment..:R

Too much good stuff to be passed over when a thread is locked!

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Congrats on the truck, your plans and - nice blog!.:C

And, condolences on the loss of Henry's brother.

BTW - if you haven't already, check the full-timers forum (here)
as well as Escapees forums.

Although lots of retired folks there, you *will* find folks your age doing the same. Lots of good info on the various Escapees forums.

Best of luck with your new adventure/s!



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[Ric_Flair]

Welcome and well done, dudette.

You see what happens when a discriminating consumer with taste and intelligence does their research? They pick a GM diesel doolie.

Nuff said. Moderators, please lock the thread.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Nice! Gotta love the black trucks!
Jim

[Cummins12V98]

Nice when people get enough truck!

Enjoy the solid towing experience.

[rwdl60]

Yes, you’re good to go!

I believe the 2014’s are rated at:
397 hp, and 765 lbs torque. You can put 6,355 lbs in the bed, or pull a whapping 21,700 lbs.

I have a 2008, which is rated at:
365 hp, with 660 lbs torque. I can put 5,307 lbs in the bed, or pull 16,500 lbs.

I’ve been pulling a loaded Raptor 3602RL toyhauler and have done the I-8 west toward San Diego, I-10 east just outside Palm Springs, and I-5 north grapevine west of Lancaster in California, with no problems (during the summer heat).

You can pull, ANY rig you need (Just remember not to go to fast up the mountains, or the 18-wheelers will want to race when the road turns level again) 🙂

Note: Change the rubber value stems to steal on your trucks rims. If in heat, the rubber will get soft, and let air out (need to stay at 80psi).

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[B_Sjulestad]

Congratulations on your new truck and welcome to the forum. That Gateway looks like a great family rig. Good luck and happy camping.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

Beautiful truck - and cute blog!!! Congratulations!!

[RVBlade]

Congratulations on the new truck!! That's a great towing machine. It'll look even better with your new fiver hooked up to it!

Enjoy your time camping and on the road!

[N-Trouble]

DutchmenSport wrote:
Pinikki36,

Did they activate the On-Star for you. If they did, you've got to go ahead and get the On-Star app on your phone (at least for the 6 months free). We did that, and I've had a blast with it so far. If you've never done it before, the app reads your vehicle, mileage, oil consumption, location, plus it let's you lock-unlock your doors, start and turn of your engine, and blow your horn ... a most fun thing to do when at a parking lot and someone walks by your vehicle!

We're taking advantage of the free 6 months, but for $29 a month there after, I don't know if it's really worth it or not. By then, the thrill of the new toy will probably be over, and we will most likely cancel then.

Just a thought! Enjoy the new ride!

If you let the OnStar laps for a few months they come back and offer it at about 1/2 price.

[kakampers]

You will LOVE that Chevy...we tow a 17,000 pound Heartland Landmark with our 2011...nothing like having plenty of truck!! Enjoy!!

[Davo7]

Great rig, and such an exciting time for you, Congrats!! Look forward to following your adventures!!

[Pinikki36]

DutchmenSport wrote:
Pinikki36,

Did they activate the On-Star for you. If they did, you've got to go ahead and get the On-Star app on your phone (at least for the 6 months free). We did that, and I've had a blast with it so far. If you've never done it before, the app reads your vehicle, mileage, oil consumption, location, plus it let's you lock-unlock your doors, start and turn of your engine, and blow your horn ... a most fun thing to do when at a parking lot and someone walks by your vehicle!

We're taking advantage of the free 6 months, but for $29 a month there after, I don't know if it's really worth it or not. By then, the thrill of the new toy will probably be over, and we will most likely cancel then.

Just a thought! Enjoy the new ride!

Oh, thanks for the suggestion! We're getting the OnStar activated today.

[DutchmenSport]

Pinikki36,

Did they activate the On-Star for you. If they did, you've got to go ahead and get the On-Star app on your phone (at least for the 6 months free). We did that, and I've had a blast with it so far. If you've never done it before, the app reads your vehicle, mileage, oil consumption, location, plus it let's you lock-unlock your doors, start and turn of your engine, and blow your horn ... a most fun thing to do when at a parking lot and someone walks by your vehicle!

We're taking advantage of the free 6 months, but for $29 a month there after, I don't know if it's really worth it or not. By then, the thrill of the new toy will probably be over, and we will most likely cancel then.

Just a thought! Enjoy the new ride!

[rkortes]

Pinikki36 wrote:

rkortes wrote:
Unfortunately you've just limited yourself to virtually every 5th wheel on the market (with the exception of those that require a big rig).:)

That is a sweeeet Truck dude!

I'm a Dudette :B

Dude is a unisex term!;)