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well , I located a new to me tow vehicle .. its a 2008 Chevy 3500 crew cab LT 4x4 with a Duramax Allison combo. Im a Chevy guy but can anyone give me some input on issues if any with this model ? Our fiver is 2010 Gulf Stream 36.5' Maco.
well , I located a new to me tow vehicle .. its a 2008 Chevy 3500 crew cab LT 4x4 with a Duramax Allison combo. Im a Chevy guy but can anyone give me some input on issues if any with this model ? Our fiver is 2010 Gulf Stream 36.5' Maco.
cheers
A and J
The Diesel Place Forum noted above is a good place to learn about the Chevy Truck, but based on my reading and experience there are no “issues” with this truck.
The Duramax is a long proven design and the transmission is an Allison 1000.It’s an Allison and that says enough right there.
While you don’t comment on the weight of your trailer, length doesn’t mean all that much; my confidence based on experience is very high you will extremely pleased with the performance of the Chevy with your rig.
I would recommend a 50 gallon aux tank if your plan to travel much at all.This has nothing to do with the ‘”bladder issue.”It has to do with convenience.A friend who is traveling with us with a 2001 Chevy Duramax and a 38 Landmark just added a 50 Transfer-Flo tank like I have and he and the DW are much happier now.His Chevy after 10 years still performs excellently.I’ve driven it with the rig attached, still very impressive even if it is 10 years old and has 91,000 on it.
I had a 2008 Chevy 3500HD DRW's LTZ and never had a issue, and it handled the Mobile Suites (17,500 lbs) but the Suites did have disk brakes... Good Luck on your decision... Happy Trails....
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I have a 2007 ltz and love it. I did just have the turbo replaced on it (still under warenty). but other than that i have had no other problems. it tows our 5th wheel just fine.
My 3500 DRW runs like a dream, tows strong and sure. Extremely reliable including towing trips to Alaska and Inuvik, NWT which is just short of the Arctic Ocean. Mine is 5-1/2 years old with 62,000 towing miles plus 30K solo.Zero issues of any kind.Just a great truck; all my Chevy’s have been for over 35 years.
hello Bill .. sorry , the Maco is a Gulstream and weighs in at 11 500lbs empty ... it is equipped with a fairly large fresh water holding tank .. I appollogise for my lack of knowledge on particulars .. we were a little overwhelmed at the time of our orientation. It is a two bathroom rear bunk unit and we will be travelling with our two youngest daughters , so im sure i better figure out how much water i can bring lol ... We drove the truck home from Texas where we purchased it. Drove like a dream !! and was well worth the drive .. saved plenty !! We now are looking forward to the "big" trip next Summer ... I will be looking for more wisdome gentlemen .. thank you in advance.
