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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyrogr
Do you ever drive on a gravel road?
Ever see snow/sand/salt?
Yes to all. Plus, I occasionally drive my old Chevy truck through a car wash to rinse off the underside. The moral here is that the OP should buy what they like and pundits can keep a tight grip on their misconceptions. I see the strengths and weaknesses in each brand, I chose the Super Duty after Chevy would not build me an extended cab truck.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 12:22 PM
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............I read on another site that big semi's will be EV by 2040. I would think this would push GM into all EV sooner then that.
Funny you bring this up as I am involved with this 'transition' where I work and we just have a meeting about our progress yesterday. As near as anyone in the industry can figure at this time, it appears that most medium duty (class 4 through 7) will transition to BEV, while over-the-road heavy duty class 8 trucks will transition to fuel cells for range. Since the majority of medium duty commercial trucks travel relatively short distances and return to a specific location daily, they are idea candidates for electrification. We are working with OEM's at this time to add both BEV and hydrogen fuel cell trucks to our fleet as soon as possible. GM has announced they are working on a medium duty truck that will be available as both a BEV or fuel cell and it is scheduled to be on the market by 2025. GM is also partnering with Navistar (again) for a hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck. J.B. Hunt will have those trucks in service late next year. As far as Ford is concerned, we really have not heard much about their commercial BEV and fuel cell plans, Some aftermarket upfitters are planning to offer Ford based conversions which we are interested in, but that's all that I am aware of. We are buying a few Lightnings as well.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Grass Lake Ron
That is grey rust metallic tintcoat. That is a factory color on all Ford rear end parts. The paint code for that is: FU. 😉
Thanks Ron that was so clever. I never would have found that code without your assistance. I imagine that everyone has learned a great deal from what you have added to the discussion about the relative merits of buying a GM or a Ford 1-ton truck.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowtienomore
Thanks Ron that was so clever. I never would have found that code without your assistance. I imagine that everyone has learned a great deal from what you have added to the discussion about the relative merits of buying a GM or a Ford 1-ton truck.
I'm so pleased you did not take that the wrong way. Sarcasm is so hard to convey over the net without hurt feelings. After test driving a 3500 before I bought my 350. $8000 more then the Chevy, but well worth it.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Louisville Joe
Funny you bring this up as I am involved with this 'transition' where I work and we just have a meeting about our progress yesterday. As near as anyone in the industry can figure at this time, it appears that most medium duty (class 4 through 7) will transition to BEV, while over-the-road heavy duty class 8 trucks will transition to fuel cells for range. Since the majority of medium duty commercial trucks travel relatively short distances and return to a specific location daily, they are idea candidates for electrification. We are working with OEM's at this time to add both BEV and hydrogen fuel cell trucks to our fleet as soon as possible. GM has announced they are working on a medium duty truck that will be available as both a BEV or fuel cell and it is scheduled to be on the market by 2025. GM is also partnering with Navistar (again) for a hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck. J.B. Hunt will have those trucks in service late next year. As far as Ford is concerned, we really have not heard much about their commercial BEV and fuel cell plans, Some aftermarket upfitters are planning to offer Ford based conversions which we are interested in, but that's all that I am aware of. We are buying a few Lightnings as well.
I saw a few years ago that an upfitter already had a hybrid super duty.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 02:18 PM
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Getting ready to meet my buddy out in the desert for a few days of dirt biking. This will be the first time I’ve towed anything significant with my 2020 2500HD 6.6L gas. I went to gas earlier, and was checking hitch height. Everything looks good. I can tell this thing won’t have any issues with the trailer already. I think it’s 9k empty. It’s mostly full of water, and had my bike and gear in the back.
This is my first large, nice camper. I bought it this summer. I was towing it with a 2018 2500HD with a 6.0. It did fine around town, but suffered at elevation, and in the mountains. I sold it (in&out) a few weeks ago as I prep for my 2022 F350 7.3. Reading all the drivel on here about how junk GM trucks are is kinda funny.

 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 03:06 PM
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Reading all the drivel on here about how junk GM trucks are is kinda funny.
Two thumbs up. A truck that meets your needs is a good truck.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh8811
Getting ready to meet my buddy out in the desert for a few days of dirt biking. This will be the first time I’ve towed anything significant with my 2020 2500HD 6.6L gas. I went to gas earlier, and was checking hitch height. Everything looks good. I can tell this thing won’t have any issues with the trailer already. I think it’s 9k empty. It’s mostly full of water, and had my bike and gear in the back.
This is my first large, nice camper. I bought it this summer. I was towing it with a 2018 2500HD with a 6.0. It did fine around town, but suffered at elevation, and in the mountains. I sold it (in&out) a few weeks ago as I prep for my 2022 F350 7.3. Reading all the drivel on here about how junk GM trucks are is kinda funny.
My 2500HD 4X4, LBZ Duramax, Allison 6 speed was a bad *** truck. Way ahead of the F-Series HD's of the same year. The LBZ Duramax compared to a 6.0 / 6.4 is no comparison, and the truck was way more refined. Don't hear anybody talking about that.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsubakihara
My 2500HD 4X4, LBZ Duramax, Allison 6 speed was a bad *** truck. Way ahead of the F-Series HD's of the same year. The LBZ Duramax compared to a 6.0 / 6.4 is no comparison, and the truck was way more refined. Don't hear anybody talking about that.
What year is your truck? It must be new, because at 3 years, like my brothers, it would already have rust on the door sills.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 05:07 PM
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I hear that many detailing shops are no longer accepting the new Chevy HD truck. Apparently a detailer went blind in the process of cleaning one.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Grass Lake Ron
What year is your truck? It must be new, because at 3 years, like my brothers, it would already have rust on the door sills.
LBZ engines only came in 2006-7 trucks... It was definitely one or the other.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsubakihara
My 2500HD 4X4, LBZ Duramax, Allison 6 speed was a bad *** truck. Way ahead of the F-Series HD's of the same year. The LBZ Duramax compared to a 6.0 / 6.4 is no comparison, and the truck was way more refined. Don't hear anybody talking about that.
More refined meaning weaker and more car like, I used to drive those trucks for work and at the end of the day when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck instead of a Ford Ranger. Also during that year range Ford used the 5R110 transmission which can handle far more HP and torque in stock from than the Allison 1000.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 07:52 PM
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More refined meaning weaker and more car like, I used to drive those trucks for work and at the end of the day when I got in my Superduty it actually felt like I was driving a HD truck instead of a Ford Ranger.
What does driving an HD truck feel like? We need to know.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 07:57 PM
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What does driving an HD truck feel like? We need to know.
Drive a Superduty and you will find out.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 08:04 PM
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Drive a Superduty and you will find out.
You seem a little tribalistic. I bet you only drink one type of beer too huh?!
 
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