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"Heck's Coming With Me"
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        Location: Kansas | I remember going to the USTRC Finals a few years ago where there were hundreds of trucks and trailers. Hands down most contestants were driving Ford Powerstroke Diesels as was my husband. |
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| I know a dually is not something to drive every day BUT I sure could drive this GMC Denali every single day, even just to go to walmart!!!! Wow, what a sweet ride! It doesn't drive like a big truck at all (it does park like one that's for sure LOL) , I can't wait to pull with it this weekend!!!! |
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| luluwhit - 2019-04-04 9:27 AM
I went from the f350 to a gmc2500 a couple years ago and love the ride of my gmc. have never been in a better riding truck. i really tried to like a dodge (for fuel consumption mostly) but i am a head turner when i drive and that dam door post is always in my line of sight. if i pulled the seat up to see around it my boobs were in the steering wheel and that is not good!
so for you dodge lovers.... does the door post being in your line of sight not bother you?
YES!!!!!!! That is my main complaint about my truck. Its a 2013 Ram 2500 4X4 long wheel base. There is a blind spot in that thing like no other!!!!!! But other than that I love my truck. My husband has a 2015 F350 4x4 long wheel base single wheel. I think its got the 6.7 in it. I love his truck too. The only thing I can say is if you want a smooth ride, dont get a dodge. Mine will beat you to death but his Ford is like riding on air. |
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| I agree with BS Hauler. All three have good and bad things but we have had the best luck with the Dodge diesels. We currently have a 2017 Ram 2500 with the cummins and its a pretty nice truck. Pulls great. Rides great. And the more miles we put on it the better the MPG's we are getting. I think the Dodges are the best bang for your buck. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| Truck opinions are like...well, you know. We all have them. We are a duramax neighborhood. Our neighbor has the only Dodge and when it’s running it’s a pulling son of a gun...when it’s running. There’s 3 in our immediate family and I can think of another 3 or 4 that close friends have and can’t recall any major issues. Another reason we keep buying them is they are our mechanics specialty. If we do have any issues - he knows how to fix it quick. |
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| GMC!!! My trailer is 18 ft short wall 4 horse Hart. I was fully loaded, horses, water, tack and clothes, drove up Ranger Hill two weeks ago. I started at 55mph at the bottom, got to 75 before the top. I drove off and left people. I've never had that kind of power in a truck. Before if I wasn't going at least 80mph at the bottom, I would only get to 55 mph at the top with it on the floor. Not with the 2019! It's got amazing power!! |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| love2ridepre - 2019-04-05 7:15 AM
I know a dually is not something to drive every day BUT I sure could drive this GMC Denali every single day, even just to go to walmart!!!! Wow, what a sweet ride! It doesn't drive like a big truck at all (it does park like one that's for sure LOL) , I can't wait to pull with it this weekend!!!!
I had to giggle at this one. We actually really like the way our GMC dually rides even without a trailer (we call her Big Hips Bertha). We usually take it on the 8hr trip back to my parents a couple times a year because it’s the most comfortable overall for us - you’ve not lived until you’ve wiggled a dually into and out of a parking garage ???? |
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        Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana | OhMax - 2019-04-05 2:38 PM
love2ridepre - 2019-04-05 7:15 AM
I know a dually is not something to drive every day BUT I sure could drive this GMC Denali every single day, even just to go to walmart!!!! Wow, what a sweet ride! It doesn't drive like a big truck at all (it does park like one that's for sure LOL) , I can't wait to pull with it this weekend!!!!
I had to giggle at this one. We actually really like the way our GMC dually rides even without a trailer (we call her Big Hips Bertha). We usually take it on the 8hr trip back to my parents a couple times a year because it’s the most comfortable overall for us - you’ve not lived until you’ve wiggled a dually into and out of a parking garage ????
you guys are making me drool I love my '12, but would love to trade up for the '19 gmc! Mr Whit gives me the stank eye when i bring it up.  |
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Elite Veteran
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     Location: NC | love2ridepre - 2019-04-05 8:15 AM
I know a dually is not something to drive every day BUT I sure could drive this GMC Denali every single day, even just to go to walmart!!!! Wow, what a sweet ride! It doesn't drive like a big truck at all (it does park like one that's for sure LOL) , I can't wait to pull with it this weekend!!!!
My dually is my daily driver. It makes for fun parking but I love that truck. Keeps me safe in all weather and is just easy to drive. |
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 Star Padded Honey
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          Location: NW MT | Have had all 3 in diesels. First was a 95 F350 I bought used & it was a dog (think it had a 6.9 maybe? It was also a stick & their clutch was HORRID!! I still think it started the issues w/my left knee). Then I bought a brand new F350 in '97. It was a POS. Engine was good, transmission was HORRIBLE - first went out before 20k miles & before I ever even pulled with it. FMC were complete jerks to me over the whole mess - the truck had SIX transmissions before 50k miles!!! (one was put in, the service mgr took it for a test drive & they pulled it right out - junk!). I couldn't wait to trade it off & got a Dodge 2500 Cummins 24v and loved that truck - it was a 6 spd manual. Sold it to get a 1T dually for the new trailer. But I didn't want a new truck - researched & found the 2007 Duramax was one of the most reliable trucks ever. So casually looked until I found this one. I LOVE it! I've had it about 1 1/2yrs now & it should last me the rest of my hauling days. (it only had 82k miles on it when I bought it). Just drove it well over 4000 miles on a trip & it is the easiest driving, smoothest truck I think I've ever owned. I won't own another Ford due to their lack of customer service, but do like Dodge or Duramax - but the Duramax is the best driver/rider. |
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