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Originally Posted by Vegas69
Don't forget cooling systems and gearing. I agree with these guys, you are biting off more than you can chew with an Avalanche and a 24' enclosed going any real distance. Appears your truck is rated at 7200-8000 lbs. You will likely exceed it with the car and gear.
I've really liked our Tundra. For a real farmer or puller, it's not the right truck. I really think their target market was a city slicker like myself with some toys and a Wife that needs to drive it. It fits right in between a half ton and 3/4 for pulling. Drives more car like than any other truck I've driven and has a back up camera for tight parking lots along with nav and bluetooth. Interior is nice quality and it's been reliable. I wanted to buy a Chevy but they just don't have many 1500's capable of pulling a 24" enclosed so it was impossible to find one used. I just don't need a 2500.
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They do make a better 1500 and its called the mighty max package. It has the 6.2l engine with the 6 speed and the bigger rear axle. My 1500 would pull my Camaro up the Grapevine as fast as I want to go. I let off at 85mph the max my old f450 would go one time. It really no difference with an enclosed. The problem with the 2500 with the gas engine is that is the same engine in the 1500. So it gets worse mileage then a 1500. To me it's either a 1500 or the Duramax 2500. The gas powered 2500 is a waste of time. My old dually would be more stable then my 1500 in crosswinds or passing traffic. But my 1500 gets 11mpg towing and my f450 got 8mpg empty or loaded. My Freightliner gets 7mpg.