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<blockquote data-quote="K5KRAZIE" data-source="post: 1022812" data-attributes="member: 16168"><p>I had GM stuff before and LOVED it!! I used a 2000 2wd 5.3L first, then a 2001 4wd 2500HD Sierra with the 6.0L, then the 2001 Dodge 4wd diesel, and now the 2006 4wd Mega cab diesel dually. I converted after going through a motor on the Sierra and borrowing the '01 Dodge from a friend that was selling it.....I was hooked on the way the diesel towed compared to the gas motors. Also I knew if I was going to have a diesel it could not have an automatic. When your making power and at a high GCVW on long hauls it just would kill you in break downs and maint. Thats the ONLY thing I really think you need in a tow rig with power...When I decided I needed a bigger truck I wanted a 2wd, I went looking at the Duramaxs, and the Megacabs. I ended up with the 4wd Mega cab as that was all I could find at the time. I'm glad I got it living around here I would have HATED not having the 4wd. Even though it lowers the tow rating IMO in this reigon without it your in trouble....I miss my GM trucks, in all honesty I liked the ride and interiors. Lots of people don't but I find myself missing alot of features they had. i just felt like I fit better in the trucks. Might just be that brand loyalty coming through....</p><p></p><p>What you got:2006 Dodge Mega cab dually</p><p>What trans? 6-speed manual</p><p>4x4? Hell yea</p><p>Ever really needed 4x4? Yup</p><p>Carry a camper? not so much</p><p>How much total towing weight? I would say about 10-20K</p><p>Speed up Snoqualmie or White pass loaded? While keeping the EGTs in check, around 70-75.</p><p>Avg empty fuel economy empty? Loaded? Empty- 16 -20, depending on my right foot. Loaded, 8-12</p><p>Also can you throw in a little about what you dislike about your current tow rig? I like the short bed but sometimes I would like a full 8 feet, not all the time just SOME of the time, and auto would be nice for driving everyday also...</p><p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/K5KRAZIE/Huston024.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/K5KRAZIE/Moab10-03001.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="K5KRAZIE, post: 1022812, member: 16168"] I had GM stuff before and LOVED it!! I used a 2000 2wd 5.3L first, then a 2001 4wd 2500HD Sierra with the 6.0L, then the 2001 Dodge 4wd diesel, and now the 2006 4wd Mega cab diesel dually. I converted after going through a motor on the Sierra and borrowing the '01 Dodge from a friend that was selling it.....I was hooked on the way the diesel towed compared to the gas motors. Also I knew if I was going to have a diesel it could not have an automatic. When your making power and at a high GCVW on long hauls it just would kill you in break downs and maint. Thats the ONLY thing I really think you need in a tow rig with power...When I decided I needed a bigger truck I wanted a 2wd, I went looking at the Duramaxs, and the Megacabs. I ended up with the 4wd Mega cab as that was all I could find at the time. I'm glad I got it living around here I would have HATED not having the 4wd. Even though it lowers the tow rating IMO in this reigon without it your in trouble....I miss my GM trucks, in all honesty I liked the ride and interiors. Lots of people don't but I find myself missing alot of features they had. i just felt like I fit better in the trucks. Might just be that brand loyalty coming through.... What you got:2006 Dodge Mega cab dually What trans? 6-speed manual 4x4? Hell yea Ever really needed 4x4? Yup Carry a camper? not so much How much total towing weight? I would say about 10-20K Speed up Snoqualmie or White pass loaded? While keeping the EGTs in check, around 70-75. Avg empty fuel economy empty? Loaded? Empty- 16 -20, depending on my right foot. Loaded, 8-12 Also can you throw in a little about what you dislike about your current tow rig? I like the short bed but sometimes I would like a full 8 feet, not all the time just SOME of the time, and auto would be nice for driving everyday also... [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/K5KRAZIE/Huston024.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/K5KRAZIE/Moab10-03001.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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