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Vegas69 · #1 09-03-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ironworks

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.

I hear you but try to find one in the used market. Three years ago, I couldn't find one.

DRJDVM's '69 · #2 09-03-2013, 09:23 AM

My Ram 2500 diesel gets an avg 22-24 mpg.... When I tow my trailer with a car in it.... Around 14-16....

onebad68 · #3 09-14-2013, 08:25 AM

If you are towing hard/heavy every day, a diesel is for you, if not, a gas will do. I choose a gas engine when I was looking for a new truck. It will tow anything I want. It is not my daily driver so gas is not a big issue. And believe me, the maintenance on a gas truck is much cheaper. And the cost of a diesel will buy a lot of gas! I am sure this will start a war, just putting out there that gas engines will tow big items with ease as well.

John510 · #4 09-14-2013, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the replies. I will be looking for an open trailer since I dont have a giant truck.

B Schein · #5 09-16-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DRJDVM's '69

My Ram 2500 diesel gets an avg 22-24 mpg.... When I tow my trailer with a car in it.... Around 14-16....

Are you hand calculating that or is that off the overhead console. I have an 06 2500 with exhaust tunner and intake work and only get 15-16 around town and 9-10 towing on flat ground with a 24 ft enclosed. The overhead say the numbers you are a talking about but that computer is way off.

Lenie · #6 09-23-2013, 06:34 PM

I bought a used trailer today after looking for about 6 months. Has some things on it i didn't want and things I wanted and didn't get but when your buying used and you don't live on the east coast sometimes you've got to settle. Perfect timing as my buddy in San Diego had to drive to Stockton for work so he picked it up for me near LA and I'm going to meet him there and get it. Saves me a few road hours, just in time for me to take my car to the upholstery shop next week. Gettin' it done just in time for winter

Here's the link
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/4084956941.html

**GregWeld** · #7 09-23-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenie

I bought a used trailer today after looking for about 6 months. Has some things on it i didn't want and things I wanted and didn't get but when your buying used and you don't live on the east coast sometimes you've got to settle. Perfect timing as my buddy in San Diego had to drive to Stockton for work so he picked it up for me near LA and I'm going to meet him there and get it. Saves me a few road hours, just in time for me to take my car to the upholstery shop next week. Gettin' it done just in time for winter

Here's the link
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/4084956941.html

Nice Lenie!!

One "hint" --- don't put the spare in the floor box..... trust me on this one! Get a wall mount and put it near the rear door - up high out of the way... when you need it it's right there. Use the floor box for spare chains and stuff like that. If you need the spare and it's in the floor UNDER THE CAR - guess what you get to do first? That's right -- move the car... wrestle the tire out -- and then put the car back... and re-strap it. F that! I've been there and done that!

Lenie · #8 09-23-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nice Lenie!!

One "hint" --- don't put the spare in the floor box..... trust me on this one! Get a wall mount and put it near the rear door - up high out of the way... when you need it it's right there. Use the floor box for spare chains and stuff like that. If you need the spare and it's in the floor UNDER THE CAR - guess what you get to do first? That's right -- move the car... wrestle the tire out -- and then put the car back... and re-strap it. F that! I've been there and done that!

Greg, you also mentioned something about changing flat tires by backing/pulling the trailer up on a wedge block, easier than a jack, do you still have that link where I can go buy one? Thanks

**GregWeld** · #9 09-23-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenie

Greg, you also mentioned something about changing flat tires by backing/pulling the trailer up on a wedge block, easier than a jack, do you still have that link where I can go buy one? Thanks

Here it is on Amazon --- but of course Poulsbo RV would have them or other similar trailer dealer.

http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Tandem...s=trailer+ramp

71RS/SS396 · #10 09-24-2013, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Nice Lenie!!

One "hint" --- don't put the spare in the floor box..... trust me on this one! Get a wall mount and put it near the rear door - up high out of the way... when you need it it's right there. Use the floor box for spare chains and stuff like that. If you need the spare and it's in the floor UNDER THE CAR - guess what you get to do first? That's right -- move the car... wrestle the tire out -- and then put the car back... and re-strap it. F that! I've been there and done that!

It really depends on where the belly door is, mine is in the left front corner of the floor and no where near being under the car.