โJun-21-2004 09:12 PM
We are getting closer to answers I am looking for etc.
โDec-15-2015 07:34 PM
โOct-03-2015 06:08 PM
โOct-02-2015 04:11 AM
PBandJ-RVA wrote:
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The Ford had, hands down, the absolute worst ride. We could not imagine driving it for long periods of time. It beat us to death for about an hour of driving.
The best ride, by far, was the Chevy. It drove like a car. The seats and such proved the most comfortable.
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โOct-01-2015 02:10 PM
PaPaGoose wrote:
Another 2 cents on the diesel vs. gas TV's. I've used a gas TV for the past 10 years. It finally came time to purchase a new vehicle this year. I went with a 2015 F250 diesel and have been extremely pleased. My gasser really struggled in the Appalachian mts. of VA & NC. The diesel pulled the same rig with no problems and with much better mpg. Now, if I can get 10+ years out of this truck, I'll be a happy camper!
โOct-01-2015 08:10 AM
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โSep-15-2015 07:41 AM
'06 GMC DMax CCSB 594,545 km
(368,890 miles)
2003 Citation 26RKS
.โAug-24-2015 01:32 PM
Steakman wrote:
LMAO...I hear yea...LOL.!!
Yea it was worse...much worse last year. I think I paid $1.37 for diesel in Salmon Arm. They have 15% PST/GST in BC plus a Carbon Tax to boot. Crazy.
Here in Alberta its simply 5% GST only...I just paid this past week .90/Litre...not too shabby when one is filling some 60+ Gallons.!!
BC Stands for: Bring Cash
It's expensive there for some things, but one cant argue It's some of the most beautiful area on the planet...moving there in a cpl of years...trading in the 5th for 23' Pontoon Boat.!!
โAug-24-2015 11:23 AM
'06 GMC DMax CCSB 594,545 km
(368,890 miles)
2003 Citation 26RKS
.โAug-24-2015 11:17 AM
Steakman wrote:
They are pricey no question...but worth it in my opinion. Particularly in this scenario.
I travel from a low tax jusridiction (Alberta) to a high tax jusrisdiction - BC and with both tanks full can do a 10 day vacation with little to no fill up, depending on how much driving in the area.
They are really the only option I know of... and for a short box the best alternative.
Other thing - given you have a short box....when you do go 5th Wheel, take a good look at a PUllrite Super Glide hitch...also pricey, but priceless in its operation...
As for the old tank... scrap value I would think.. although you could put it up on craigslist or kijiji...ya never know.??
โAug-24-2015 11:08 AM
'06 GMC DMax CCSB 594,545 km
(368,890 miles)
2003 Citation 26RKS
.โAug-24-2015 11:03 AM
Steakman wrote:
check out ...
Titan Tanks
I put one on my 2500 HD: 52 Gallons instead of the stock 29 I think it was. Polyethylene - fits in the OEM spot underneath without ANY modifications to the frame or crossmembers...Not sure of pricing in USD..couple of years ago I paid 1200 installed in Calgary (with the skid plate - also Poly as well)..well worth it in my opinion.
I also have a 30 gallon slip tank I had built for under my Aluminum Tool Box...its simply Tee'd into my fill tube and I use a 1/2" manual ball valve to drain into the Titan. I figure I can go about 1700 miles on a full fill.... MT truck though.
cheers,
stk
โAug-24-2015 10:20 AM
'06 GMC DMax CCSB 594,545 km
(368,890 miles)
2003 Citation 26RKS
.โAug-24-2015 10:11 AM
โAug-24-2015 10:07 AM
Steakman wrote:
smcrea...that choice is in my mind, a good one. Yea, a bit overkill for 7k lbs...but then once the kids are gone and its mama and yerself... a nice 35' 5th with all the luxuries is nice to have.. but given said 5th's wheel pin weight will likely be in the 2K+ range, you'll be so glad you went with a 3500.
It's all about the suspension and tires you put underneath it.
Cheers,
stk