My first tow with the new truck, and all I can say is WOW! Just WOW! There it is, that big diesel grin everyone talks about! Truck was flawless, very smooth, and quiet, and comfortable.

Total miles round trip was 761. Over a mountain pass, across the state, through rolling wheat fields, and into some foothills to camp. I'm guessing trailer was about 7300 lbs all loaded up, and tool box, plus quad in bed, maybe another 500 lbs. No sweat for the 6.7. I could cruise along at any speed I wanted. After we got over the pass I just put it in cruise and literally forgot the trailer was back there. Very relaxing trip. No more revving, and shifting back and forth like in the gasser. Averaged 11.6 MPG for the whole trip according to the trucks computer. Never even noticed the regens, but I could smell them occasionally.

Exhaust brake! OMG, this thing is AWESOME! I love it! Didn't have to ride the brakes at all! I used "M" on the shifter for down hills though. That way it doesn't shift down a gear if I tap the brake just a little. Works for me.

The truck had 1400 miles on it when I left, and I don't know where the DEF level was, but on the way home I checked the information screen, and it said I was less than 1/2. I had about 150 miles to get home, so I didn't worry about it.

If I'm forgetting anything, just ask, but it was pretty much just another "walk in the park" for the 6.7, in other words, ho hum for the truck, but exciting for me.

Pictures below, but first I want to ask your thoughts, and prayers. I have developed a health issue that will require surgery, and recovery time. It will unfortunately postpone our planned road trip to S. Dakota next month. It isn't life threatening, and will be taken care of, but kinda nerve wracking none the less. Thank You, Carl

Now the pics-

In the driveway


Unloading the quad


This is my Brother-in-laws property. 20 wooded acres with yurt, and solar power etc. Very nice spot in NE Washington state.



Our Chihuahua Missy on the trail. The old girl gets tired quickly, stops and begs for you to carry her LOL.



And a picture spot on the way home along the Columbia river. Unbelievable how far down the river/resevoir level is this year. It's going to be tough for the farmers.

 

Good report Carl! I'm glad you switched to the DARK SIDE! Prayers for a smooth surgery and uneventful recovery! Thanks for sharing.

 

Great report. Can't wait to get back in mine towing.

Best wishes on the health issue. We r all thinking good thoughts for you.

 

Nice setup! I made the same switch from the 6.2L and have no regrets. Will say a prayer for a speedy recovery.

 

Great report. Thanks for sharing. I tow with mine almost every day and I agree that they are awesome.

 

Almost forgot, good luck with the surgery and hoping for a speedy and full recovery.

 

Thanks guys, One other thing I forgot to mention is that the inclinometer on the truck apps is way off, which is disappointing. I went up/down grades that were 4-6% per the sign and it never read over 2%. Any way to re-calibrate it?

 

Good question. I think Senix had to do that to his if I recall correctly. He will be along shortly and chime in I'm sure.

 

Carl - great report - thanks for sharing with us!!!

Best wishes and prayers on the upcoming surgery... I hope you're back on the trails again really soon!

 

Slight discrepancy here, I think. The road signs read in percent grade, and your truck probably reads in degrees. They arent the same thing.

 

Well shoot, why didn't I think of that!!? Thanks 99150. Makes sense now, as road grades are linear? Meaning the % is based on rise over a given distance, which the truck has no way of knowing. Where as degree of tilt is constant. Do I have that right? Thanks.

 

Great tow report and I'm glad the truck performed flawlessly.

Sorry you have the healthy issue. You are in my prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy, complete recovery.

 

If I understand you correctly, yup! And best of luck with your health issues!

 

I never had to recalibrate mine. It does work but very slow to respond.

 

I'm having a hard time remembering the relationship of the percentage slope vs. degree on the display.
I think just to generally get an estimation, when you see a 10° tilt on your info screen that translates roughly to a 5% road grade. I'm only talking about estimating the relationship, not coming up with the actual numbers and formula.