2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd 6.0l 4x4, Best all around vehicle and 1 year review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2019
- Here I talk about the 2018 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 6.0l 4x4. And why I think its one of the best all around vehicles you can own. Also talk a little about our travels we plan to do an go full time! Check out my clothing brand I created as well to help us fund our full time travels at www.whiskeytangofreedom.com/ for all your patriotic needs. We'll do a uprooted adventures section later once we get going. Thank you, and hope you follow along and enjoy. Leave a comment down below if you have any questions.
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Love seeing the 6.0 getting the much-deserved love here.
I’ll never forget my 03 6.0.
Sold it at 420k on the odo.
Only problem was a manifold gasket.
One of the most durable gas burners on the road.
In my opinion the tundra is the only gasser that is comparable.
Actually just bought a 2019 tundra haha. And yup it's pretty comparable.
@@UprootedAdventures
Nice, always been interested in tundras.
@@UprootedAdventuresHow has the Chevy held up since you posted this vid?
Hey nice video, bud. Thanks for posting. I bought a 2019 Chevy 2500HD LT double cab with the 6.0. At the time I was thinking about waiting for the 2020’s but when I heard the 6.0 motor was going away I made my decision. The 6.0 is a great workhorse of a motor, heavy duty for sure. Love it.
Thanks I appreciate it! Good decision you made. Wait for the 6.6 to be tested for a few years, let them update there interior better then maybe go for a new one later down the road. And for now enjoy the tried and true version, while everyone else test out the new equipment haha.
I bought a 2019 for exactly the same reason. Replaced a 2009 that I has absolutely zero problems with. Awesome truck so I wanted one exactly the same. Let the 2020+ ripen for a decade or so then maybe I’ll be ready again.
I just bought a 2012 2500hd 6.0 and it’s a great truck. I came from a jacked up deleted and tuned high output powerhouse cummins and I’m pleasantly surprised with the 6.0. I didn’t need the Cummins and it was getting too expensive to continue driving.
Felt bad about overpaying for my 2015 2500 with 85k miles. But damn, these trucks are rock solid and this one has been meticulously maintained. It’s only money, I’ll pay it off and drive it til the wheels fall off. Headers and tune coming soon!
Great video! I just purchased a brand new left over 2019 Silverado HD work truck. I love it.
You won't be dissapointed, it's definitely one solid truck, that I don't think will let you down anywhere in the near future.
I tow a 10k trailer 12000 miles per year for my business and after doing all my cost breakdown analysis with acquisition cost, fuel mpg, maintenance, depreciation, insurance and registration I found projected total cost of ownership over a 10yr period to be $100/month cheaper to run gas than diesel. I traded my 2009 duramax in for a 6.0l (2015 gmc) and have never been happier. Mixed city/highway driving and idling was 10.6mpg with my d-max; getting 8.2mpg under the same conditions with my 6.0l. (Again, 100% towing). It's way quieter, way smoother, and it blows hot air out the dash before I am out of the driveway. My dmax took 5 minutes going down the road to warm up.
I'm with you completely; if you're not towing 20k every single day you don't need the diesel. I can still tow up all the Arizona mountains around me at 65 which is as fast as anyone towing should be going. MPG in the early 2000s diesels was 50% better than gas. In the newer diesels it's only a 30% advantage. With diesel fuel costing on average 10% more than gas this reduces the advantage even more. I just can't see why so many people are so obsessed with diesel anymore. Nowadays they break twice as often and cost twice as much to fix as gas. They also cost 3x as much to maintain. It should really be a rare, niche market option, not 90% of the HD trucks on a dealership lot.
I actually expect the resale value to get closer to or even break even with diesel in the future as more and more people get fed up with all the problems and expense of owning diesels and start looking for a good used gas engine truck.
You've got a gem, (we both do!) Hold onto it!
It truely is a nice truck. And with that said I miss it everyday already lol. Yup I sold it back to the dealership, but Everytime I see one driving buy, I point to it and tell my wife I want my truck back haha. But we decided to do a truck camper, one that sits in the bed, so I went out and got a dually. Just feels more safe having a dually with that, And new ones are expensive. So I found a 2005 Chevy ext cab 4x4 dually with the 8.1L gas engine and Allison trans. Another legendary combo put out by Chevy. And that 8.1 is a torque monster. But I can honestly see why they kept that 6.0 and kept improving it. I was getting alot better MPG out of the 6.0 and yes the 8.1 is more powerful, but no so much that it's a must compared to the newer 6.0. Maybe on the heaviest of loads I'd want the 8.1L, but all around that 6.0 is better. I mean the way they had it set up on that 2018 3/4 ton, it was capable of towing just as much as my 2005 1 ton dually. It's only about 1k less tow capacity then the 05 dually actually. That's nuts. But in payload terms the dually definitely wins. Which is why I switched.
@@UprootedAdventures Oh man, bummer to hear! The 8.1 is solid. I had one in my first truck (a dually). Felt like a sports car when I took the trailer off!
Mine was a 97 and ate a fuel pump every year. I'm sure that will have been fixed by the 05s. You won't pass a gas station but that truck should still last you a long time!
Maybe in a couple years you'll find a screaming deal on a dually version of the 6.0 gasser. Hard to find but dealers often dump them cheap when they get them because they think nobody wants gas.
@@Moskin Yeah that would be ideal, if I came find one that doesn't have a million miles on it by then haha. This 05 I got only has 82k miles on it, another reason I got it. And the 97 year had the 7.4L 454 engine it. The 8.1l i have didnt come out till 2000 I believe in the next generation model. And is a 494 cu inch. It's a big beast of a engine. But I've talked to a guy that has that exact same Allison trans and 8.1l combo, and has 650k original miles on it, never been replaced. Just changed the fluids and it'll run forever. Same as that 6.0l. Except as you said pass everything but a gas station lol. And actually in 05 this 8.1l has just about as much power as the 6.6 diesel did that year. It actually has a little more horsepower and a little less torque. In 06 is when the Duramax got a boost in power and started beating the 8.1l.
@@UprootedAdventures
Ah, very nice. Guess I got my engines mixed up on my old truck. 454 was still beastly. I drove an 8.1 for sure in a box truck though. Had no problems moving it. If I remember right it was an option in the Avalanche for awhile. That is such overkill for that truck lol.
In any event, best of luck to you. Sounds like you got an old unicorn of a truck. Can't blame you for jumping on it!
Oh, and if you're feeling up to posting a video I'd love to see the new (old) truck. I'm a big fan of big blocks and I'm curious how the interiors hold up over time
I have a 2016 Silverado 3500 with the 6.0 and a single rear wheel axel. I bought it new. It's now almost 6 years and 158,000 miles later and the truck is still going strong.
I knew they'd last!
Good looking truck. I just bought a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. I love it so far. I haven't towed with it yet but looking forward to hooking her up. My 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5.3 was a beast. Thanks for the video.
I loved that truck! Sadly had to sell it couldn't afford the payments with the travel plans that we have. And I will be picking up another one some day! But I picked up another great and solid truck too if you want to check it out, heres a link comparing the two trucks. th-cam.com/video/dCQinjXbFuE/w-d-xo.html
Great video . Thanks for the honest review 👍🏽
Thanks for watching!
I just got a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4x4 Z71, With the 6.0L V8. After watching this video I am truly confident I did the right thing by buying a bigger truck for the job. I always wondered why GMC didn't use the 6.2L in their HD lineup, now I know why! This truck feels so confident when towing my travel trailer. We feel safe! One thing that really cought me off guard was the grade braking assist, I'm not used to it yet haha. Great video! Thanks for your honesty.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching. And enjoy your new ride, I'm sure it'll give you many years of duty.
How are you liking the truck so far? I'm getting a 2015 2500 6.0 in a couple of days and going through all the TH-cam videos. Seems like I made a good choice ditching my 1/2 ton.
@@Scofco I sold it for older Chevy dually 8.ll to get out of the payments, miss that truck everyday though.
@@Scofco once you move up yo a 3/4 Ton you won't want to move back to a half ton. Only thing I miss about my 1/2 Ton is the ride quality. (It rides a little smoother). The 6.0L in the GMC, or Chevrolet HD truck lineup is a very impressive powerplant. Even though it may not have "high torque or horsepower" like the Diesel, it performs very very good! It is a strong reliable HEAVY DUTY engine you CAN rely on. GMC Sierra 2500 HD is a big truck! You will notice it right away, it will tow so much better! Than any half ton by far! I love mine! It towes amazing, and I wouldn't trade it for any gas 3/4 ton, or 1 Ton diesel! These trucks are made for one thing and one thing only, and that's Work! Way better made!
I live in Missouri and i have a 2018 2500hd 6.0 but my mpg is between 9-13 i don't drive it hard use it as work truck but i can not get same numbers as you , great job i am impressed.
My 6.0 got around what he was saying when I lived in Colorado. I live in Nebraska now and am getting closer to what you get. That elevation is huge for fuel economy
I just got a 2015 and is doing same as yours. I guess I have to own a gas station too.
Ouch 9 mpg I thought 12 in my Lexus GX 470 was bad.
Bought a 2017 2500hd, 6.0, had it just over4 years now. I only drive it in the summer, when the first snow hits, it doesn't go on the road until in the spring after the first few rains wash the salt off the road. I have just under 30,000 miles on it. I bought a 01 new, still have it and drive it all year round. It has 216,000 miles on it. Got the engine replaced with 60,000 because of the piston slap problem. So the engine has 156,000 on it. The biggest problem is the Michigan winter, it seems like every time they predict snow, the counties salt the s - - out of the roads, major rust problems.
My stepdad just picked up a 2016 z71 red with a 6.0 and it’s amazing he’s also has a 2006 6.6 with a 6 speed bought it in 2005 and it’s been a damn good truck with only 175k miles and no rust
They're great trucks!
I just purchased a gmc 2500 2019 can't wait to pick it up my interior is not as fancy as yours 4x4 stick is on the floor best feature in my opinion
Great truck, you'll definitely be happy with it. Can't go wrong with the manual 4x4 on the lever on the floor. Since the 2500hd doesn't have the auto awd select there's really no point to having it on the dash, except trucks like mine with the center console. Either way think you'll love it!
@@UprootedAdventures
What axle ratio do you have?
@@curtis1951 It had the 4:10 gear ratio
I have a 2015 2500 6.0 with a 195,000 whit zero issues. She absolutely pulls hard and I don’t see getting rid of any time soon.
I have a 17 GMC 2500 great truck should last long time , best mpg I've gotten around town is 12.8 but I live at lower elevation with alot of hill, not a problem because I don't drive far for work
Yeah if you have to put your foot in that truck it definitely will suck the gas down haha. I drove it like a grandma and flat higher elevation got me that mpg. Although even climbing 6500 feet in elevation in 3 hours of driving I still got 14.5mpg.
Just picked up a 2012 hd2500 with 57k miles. Paid over 20k but it's clean and definitely going to outlast a lot of these new trucks that are 60-100k dollars now
Diesels are overrated, modern 3/4 ton gassers will handle everything you need it to without breaking the bank to buy it and maintain it
Yeah I did a review of this truck verse a older 2005 Chevy dually 3500 with the 8.1 gasser. If you want to check it out I'll post the link here. But I do love my gassers! And it's amazing what advances they've made, because that 2018 3/4 ton can do just about everything that 2005 dually can. th-cam.com/video/dCQinjXbFuE/w-d-xo.html
No
That inside is sick
Thanks for the video! Are you still liking your truck?
I would be if I still had it haha. Couldn't afford the payments and live the lifestyle we wanted, so had to give it up.
I came to a similar conclusion on the 1/2 vs 3/4 debate in that a 1/2 has all the downsides of driving a truck, but has a much lower payload/towing capacity. 3/4s gain a lot of capacity for relatively small additional expense over the 1/2 tone.
Yeah it's a win win really. I mean as vehicles progress the newer half tons will get better mpg, but as of now I'd still prefer a 3/4 ton.
I have a 2015 3500HD with the 6.0 love it! 112k on it, not a single issue, still have the original brake pads, lol 5-10k oil changes, Royal Purple. I have it well customized, including a blackbear engine tune, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT, trucks runs waaaaay better, shifts nicer, just much better.
Does it have afm ?
Did the black bear tune increase mpg?
I have a 2017 3500hd with the L96, tuned it and transmission. Awesome ride, tows great, 8 sec 0-60. Love it. No issues.
Your 100% right I had a 05’ 2500hd went 260k problem free miles just gas and go with regular maintenance. Sold it for half of original purchase price 12 yrs later bought a 07 duramax which honestly was better for towing my toy hauler and ski boat , sold it six months ago as I got good money for it with 250k on odometer put most of it in the savings account and just picked up a 06 2500hd super clean from a single owner grandpa here in So Cal for $7000 and only 100k inside super clean was just him and his wife nobody had ever even been in backseat. If you don’t absolutely need a diesel get a gasser and save lots of $$$$
I have a 17 midnight edition 6.0 any advise on any add ons. Or anything to help the performance everything is great and I love it. I plan on leveling it and putting 35’s on it. Thanks guys
Personally I'd leave it stock and let it run forever! Haha, but I'm sure there's all kinds of programers out there that you can use to get some extra power out of it if needed.
What would you recommend for a 8x16 Foodtruck 6.0 or 6.6 honest opinion both Silverado the 6.6 is a 2012 and the 6.0 is a 2018 with 162k miles for 21k but im still not decision made
How did the engine hold up ?
Nice truck
God bless the 6.0 gang I’ve had mine for 2 years it’s a midnight edition I’ve done some work on it I leveld it and put 33s mpg really isn’t that bad for how heavy it is
It really was a awesome truck but decided to go with no payments and picked up a 05 Chevy 3500 with the 8.1l gasser. Another legendary Chevy engine!
Uprooted Adventures that’s a badass engine
@@gamersmith4646 yeah I love it just as much as the 6.0 just not the gas mileage haha, only getting 11-12 mpg now. I did a comparison video on the two trucks old vs new if you wanna check it out.
Great review! Im soon in the market for one of these white crew cab 4wd. Where's the best place to start looking?
His name is Mike Mckinsey. Look him up on Facebook or Instagram. He seems to be more active on Instagram though. It's under mckinseycraftco.
Wish my 2018 2500HD had that console.
I got a 17 double cab 6.0 4x4 love it get from 15 to 18 mpg with factory 20 inch wheels
Awesome! It is a legendary motor, sad to see chevy do away with it. Curious to see what there new 6.6L gas engine can do fuel numbers wise. Kinda wish chevy did what ford did, keep the 6.0L as a base motor then just build a ridiculous monster big block for people that want the higher output numbers. But gotta do whats cost effective for them.
OP I’m on the fence about a left over 2019 2500 Silverado LT with Z71 package. The colour is white. How do you find the paint quality ? Any paint chips, yellow brake dust or anything ? And lastly , do you find your mpg got better with time if you drive normal and not towing ? Thanks
The paint quality was great, most come with a 10 year paint warranty but check with your dealership. I don't actually have it anymore. Miss it everyday though. But during the year I did have it didn't notice any yellow brake dust. And I put 15k miles on it, I'd say after the first 5k miles the mpg got pretty regularly and better. But that's about it. I was getting pretty great mpg with it at the time don't think it's gonna do much better. It would be better then the half tons at that point haha. But in the time I owned it I saw nothing that wouldn't make me got out and get another one in a heartbeat!
Uprooted Adventures thanks a million. Sorry you don’t have it anymore. Appreciate your feedback pal :)
I hope you and yours are safe from the fire.
Thanks you, just smoked out but no where near the fire.
2014 2500 hd4x4 still going strong.
That same truck right now is 700 a month. That's crazy
Dying for an exhaust
215k on my '16 zero issues gunning for that 350k mark.
Awesome! That's what I like to hear!
Yeah I'm at 298,000 on my 16 I think the truck will get me to $500,000 no problem
I want that truck so bad.
Kevin sa me too!
I just bought a 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4X4 Z71 6.0L Crew Cab with the 6.5" Bed. I was wondering if it will do good towing a 5th wheel? I tow a 6,000 lb travel trailer now with about about 600 lbs of stuff and people no problem, but now I want to upgrade to a 5th Wheel that is "1/2" ton towable allegedly...😅 this new 5th wheel weighs about 10,000 lbs fully loaded. Has a kingpin weight of id say atleast 1,700 lbs. My payload is 2,718 lbs (door sticker) but research says its closer to 3,000 lbs. It has 4:10 Gears so it can tow I believe 13K or 14K. Should I be good with this gas 6.0L. Thinking of towing every other weekend for short 100-300 mile hauls and occasionally maybe 1,200-2,000 mile hauls.
I don't think it will have a issue with that at all. Don't think I'd tow it with a half ton though haha. But you're truck should handle it just fine. Well within it's limits.
Do the HD’s have the angled steering wheel? My parents have a 13 sierra and the Steering wheel angle towards the door drives me nuts
No, it's not angled. But it's not perfectly centered. I hear people say that bothers them, but I never really noticed it. But it's straight out not angled at all.
Uprooted Adventures well if i angle myself straight in the trucks seat aligned with the wheel. Im looking out of the middle of the windshield. Maybe HDs are different
Hmm I think it's the same to an extent. Looks the same. But just not something I ever noticed with it. Always positioned straight on and looking straight out with it.
I have that shirt. Instant credibility!
What do you think about daily driving one of these 150+ highway miles a day? Got a site about 80 miles away for the next couple years.
Well It'll Definitely be comfortable to drive in. If your towing something I'd definitely go this route. If not the half ton version would get you a little better gas mileage. I seemed to have gotten good MPG but some other people in other areas aren't able to match the same MPG. But then again it's built to haul, so if your not hauling it'll last you just that much longer. And if you do plan to haul, why not be over confident then under confident.
@@UprootedAdventures I’m only doing recreational towing on the weekends. Racecar/boat. I’ve had a 1500, cruising at 80mph was easy in that. Is the gearing in the 2500 low enough to handle that everyday?
Who is paying for the gas?
Is it hard to find this truck in the 8 ft bed as I have a camper
Hmm thought that would be easier since that's usually the work truck layout, Extended cab long bed.
Does this truck have the AFM? When it cuts cylinders when cruising?
No it doesnt, that's only in the 5.3, I think the all aluminum 6.0 may have it, but not the work horse 6.0
I have a 2015 HD2500 4x4 LT. 6.0 with 268,000 on it. Spent a lot of time on the beach with it. GM didn't do a very good job with the undercarriage. Rust very easily. Replaced both front hub assembly. Stabilitrack track light wouldn't go off. Replaced font rotors, brake & calipers at 218k. Needs to be done again. Needs front end rebuild. Headlight burns out on right side every 3 or 4 months. Burns a quart of oil between changes. I change at 5 or 6k. One new battery. That's it. Fuel mileage...... 12, 14 if the winds at your back. MAX. Slow start sometimes. I think it needs a fuel pump.
That's still pretty darn good. And yeah Chevy has some wax coating on the frame, but once you hit it with a pressure washer once it's gone. So either never wash it or deal with rust hmm haha.
Nice
May I ask what octane gas you run ? ...... I have a similar truck that I also really enjoy but I get around 10 mpg ..... Thank you In advance.... great job on the video !
Just regular grade which in AZ it's 87 octane. Thanks for watching!
I have a 2016 2500 with 298,000 Mi on it. It drives like a brand new truck to 6.0 runs like it did very first day. The inside and outside look like brand new I think this truck will get me to 500,000 MI without any issue
That's awesome to hear. They are solid trucks!
Does the 2015 chevy 2500 6.0 have afm?
It does not. It does something with the timing to help, but it's not afm like in the aluminum 6.0 or thr 5.3.
More videos!
Sorry I know I'm way past do for a video. I'll be working on some soon.
I'm not trying to stir up trouble, but I've never quite figured out why anyone would buy a short bed truck unless they just got a really good deal on a used one. I get it, each to his own, everyone has their own preferences. I always wonder what the thought process is for the guys who buy a brand new one and they have a choice of long bed or short bed? I hear a lot of dudes say they need the short bed so it will fit in their garage. But, I see you live out in the country and I didn't see a garage. The long beds tow so much better and you can haul more stuff and if you get a fifth wheel, there is enough room for the hitch and firewood, supplies, etc. Short beds jerk around more when towing and they even ride worse unloaded. Like I said, each to their own, just something that has always made me think as I've been driving trucks for over 40 years and have had both long and short beds (only short beds when I got a good deal that I couldn't pass up, lol) Good video, thanks for posting.
Like you said it was just a preference. I lived out in the boonies but go into town and trying to park a long bed heavy duty truck ain't fun lol. The truck is massive as it is. 6 and 1/2 ft bed is plenty long for what I needed it for. I can see if it was a true every day work truck where you're hauling all the time, thats where the long bed would come in handy. But this was my daily driver that was able to handle a decent load when needed type vehicle.
There is one with 175,000 miles for 12,500 should I buy it
Yes. You can put a million miles on those motors.
They sound great too.
So hd gassers also got the allison???
Yes it does
No its a 6L90 transmission not an Allison unless its a Duramax
I believe the old 8.1 big block vortec was the only gasser to get the Allison
How many speed transmission does it have?
It has a 6 speed transmission.
@@UprootedAdventures Damn Covid is going to be tough finding one of these trucks.
@@Moondoggy1941 Most likely. But this exact truck is for sale in my home town, atleast I think it's still here. Someone only put 3k miles on it in the last two year since I sold it. And they want more for it then what I paid new haha. So yeah if you do find one you're going to have to pay for it.
@@UprootedAdventuresThanks I will have to wait I am trying to sale a bunch of my cars 5 too many.
I've got a 2016 gmc denali 2500 gas and am thinking about tuning it for fuel mileage because I drive from Arkansas to west Texas for work and got 14mpg. I'd be plum tickled to get 16 out of it but can't decide on a tuner or if it would even be worth the money. Anybody got a tuner recommendation
I never tune my vehicles, so unfortunately I don't have any suggestions for you, I've always believed in leave it stock and it'll last alot longer. Although tunning for gas Mileage shouldn't hurt it at all. For me where I live just higher elevation and temperature seems to get me that gas mileage. Best average I got out of it was actually almost 19mpg but that was going down hill for about 200 miles from in the mountains down to the valley. So able to coast more.
I have a base model 2019 GMC 2500 6.0 4x4 I bought brand new, got the last one around Nashville area, I didn't want the 2020. I've put 170,000 miles on it with zero issues and getting 13 mpg and about 11 towing a cargo trailer. I found a 2018 denali 2500 with a 6.0 the other day that only has 25,000 miles on it with a lift and 35s on it at a dealer in Florida, I flew out that night and drove it back 500 miles to Nashville. I got less than 9 mpg. Then I towed my trailer to Chattanooga and back this weekend and got an average of 5.8 mpg. I've already got a call in about re-gearing it,but I can't find any info about actually tuning results for towing. Did you have any luck finding a good tuner?
What's a truck payment on that a month bro honestly
Well back then it was 450 a month, I don't have it anymore. These days who knows lol.
I'm lookin at a 2018 2500 ltz z71 with 130,000 miles for 36,000. Its overpriced but so is everything else right now
I have a 16 gmc 2500hd double cab Z71 with a 6.0. I'm averaging 13 mpg. Next is a custom dyno tune, it's a bit anemic on power loaded down.
Yeah I can see in the city and lower elevation that would be the norm for the 6.0l. I'm at 6,000 ft elevation, so less air less fuel used. And I don't have to romp on it to get out in front of traffic. Just light foot everywhere. It also has the 245/75-17 tires on it so not very big. So take all that into account, I never saw less then 14.5 mpg, and that was only in the winter months letting it idle and warm up for a while in the mornings. If you're not pulling anything heavy often I'd leave it stock and that motor will last you a long time.
@@UprootedAdventures I live in NH and go to Quebec so it sees elevation. I have 275/70r18's which I added for plowing. A tune will delete the GM torque management which neuters these L96's, wont affect durability.
my 02 6.0 is chilling at 240k. Engine is fine all the stupid plastic crap in gonna be the problem down the road lmfaoo
Yeah that typically happens with these plastic interiors haha. But I felt it was gonna be stronger then the previous years atleast.
If you drive like a grandma then yep this truck is perfect. If you like some power and speed this truck is still perfect but you are going to need a supercharger because this truck is slow.
it's not slow. It goes at a normal truck speed. It'll hit 0-60 in around 8 seconds which is just fine for a truck.
Dont get rid of that truck I have one and tow an rv
To late it's been gone for a year now. But I did replace it with another legendary Chevy truck, a 2005 3500 dually with the 8.1 gas engine and 5 spd Allison transmission. We decided to haul a truck camper around and a dually just seemed right. So far happy with my decision. But do miss that truck everyday. It was one sweet truck!
How much does your rv weigh? I have a 2003 1500 hd with 6.0 and the 4l80 transmission and love it. I have been told that the 2015 and newer 6.0 pulls lot better with the different transmission and the 4.10 rear end gear ratio. Is that true.
@@jameschance5507 I sold my rv but it was about 4to5 thousand loaded my next rv i plan to stay around 7000 my 2016 tows great
Dual climate control is pointless, your sitting a foot away from passenger, lol......unfortunately if you opt for convenience pkgs it comes standard.....I sold my 2020 LT 2500 and went back to 1500, regretted every single day....working a deal to get back into another 2500......they just feel more like a truck.....and like you said they feel like you can't break them.....frame, drives haft, control arms everything is beefy on these.......and even if your towing light it just makes it that much easier to do
These truck's went up 20 thousand dollars in 3 years Jesus
That they did. Wish I still had it. I think I paid new 42k for it. Be lucky to find one used for that now haha. Plus a brand new one as you said is 20k or more then that. It's ridiculous.
Where did you get your dashboard cover? Truck looks great!
I'm pretty sure that was a dash design cover.
Diesel trucks fall apart before the engines go. There not worth the extra 10k plus.
Don't forget the cost of new injectors 200k miles in. For the price of a new gas engine haha.
I buy a 2018 6.0 flex fuel but it's giving me problems with the brakes n master 3 times cylinder I might givet back to dealer does they suffer from brake prob ?
Got any TRUMP 2024 bumper stickers? I'm looking for one, and want someone to start making em. Can't stand the thought of living under one of them other regime's.
Good review son, keep it up👍