GM 'o7classic LBZ dsl 6 spd to '21 L5P dsl 10 spd report
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Aug-11-2021 07:13 PM
Last winter or 2 ago DW says its time to upgrade. so we considered 'A ' MH s, back to TTS, new 5 ers.
5er won out, keep our Carriage, with our travel style of overnighting( which we always drycamp, boondock on public lands ) en route to longer term destination.
So we ordered mar 27/ 21 a new 2021 chevy 3500 srw L5P dsl crew cab 8' bed.w/ b& w companion hitch.
Took delivery jun 7 21. Cleaned up the 07 for private sale, sold it in 2 weeks for 1/2 of what we paid for it 14 1/2 years ago. less than $1500/ yr depreciation/yr cost of ownership.
Now the tow comparison, with our same 5er on a 1400 mi. rd. trip to Ks. last week in temps over 100 up to 106 and into 35 mph headwinds. The L5P and 10 spd tranny didnt even notice, minor gear shifts into 9or 8 on the hills in the headwinds, Tranny temp never got avove 175.
On past comparable trips the 07 struggled in those head winds and temps ran higher. fuel mileage comparable. 10 mpg + to minus. The new truck never struggled or got warm.
We do miss that faithful and dependable 07, are expecting the same depedability from the new 21 as well as it holding its value into the future.
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Aug-14-2021 04:23 PM
So I assume that you had to get a new B&W companion hitch? Is the height of the new truck and the old truck similar?
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Aug-14-2021 11:55 AM
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Aug-14-2021 04:23 AM
larry barnhart wrote:bob213 wrote:
I have an 05 with 45K miles. I don't really need a new one but I've been bitten by the "new truck bug". I can't find what I want so I think I will have to order as well. I just need to get over the sticker shock. ENJOY your new truck!!!
We have an 05 chev duramax with 114K miles and still feel I am driving a new truck. We could drive a new truck but why?
chevman
Right on Chevman!
Of all the mid 2000s diesel pickups, the GM is on par or maybe preferable and the drivetrain is the best hands down total package.
Your LLy I think you can program in a turbo brake as well.
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Aug-13-2021 09:11 PM
The tailgate to overhead of the 5er contact with a 8' bed would mean a 20% overbend hill top I agree, not ideal , unlikely. avoidable. Raising the 5er is an option, that adds even more complications.
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Aug-13-2021 07:51 PM
bob213 wrote:
I have an 05 with 45K miles. I don't really need a new one but I've been bitten by the "new truck bug". I can't find what I want so I think I will have to order as well. I just need to get over the sticker shock. ENJOY your new truck!!!
We have an 05 chev duramax with 114K miles and still feel I am driving a new truck. We could drive a new truck but why?
chevman
2019 rockwood 34 ft fifth wheel sold
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Aug-13-2021 07:41 PM
2013 Fuzion 342
2011 RZR Desert Tan
2012 Sea Doo GTX 155
2018 Chevy 3500HD CC LB SRW 4X4 D/A
2015 Chevy Camaro ZL1
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Aug-13-2021 08:50 AM
PinBox and hitch plates touching, handle closed and locked with jaws closed around the kingpin you are good to go. Of course this is a personal decision.
I would be very concerned with 4.5" of bed clearance. Time to do a little fabricating on the RV's suspension.
If you don't have one get B&W's 1/8" slip plate as it will make unhitching easier.
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Aug-13-2021 05:29 AM
The b&w hitch is silent and positive, big improvement over the 16 k reese with rails it clanked rattled and unlatched once when I did pull test.
Had 190000 mi. on the LBZ probably 100 k of them towing camper or heavy work trailers.
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Aug-12-2021 05:24 PM
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Aug-12-2021 05:21 PM
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator
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Aug-12-2021 01:01 PM
2013 Fuzion 342
2011 RZR Desert Tan
2012 Sea Doo GTX 155
2018 Chevy 3500HD CC LB SRW 4X4 D/A
2015 Chevy Camaro ZL1
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Aug-12-2021 11:57 AM
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Aug-12-2021 11:43 AM
bob213 wrote:
I have an 05 with 45K miles. I don't really need a new one but I've been bitten by the "new truck bug". I can't find what I want so I think I will have to order as well. I just need to get over the sticker shock. ENJOY your new truck!!!
Jeez! If that happens to be a CC 4wd variety, you have a pretty valuable truck on your hands!
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Aug-12-2021 11:14 AM
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"
"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600
2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable
2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD