New GMC Topkick

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Re: New GMC Topkick

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Mike Clay wrote:Boy Ernie I think we bought baby trucks again. :( oh well maybe next time.
I guess I am destined to have a "cute little truck"... :mrgreen:
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Re: New GMC Topkick

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Its in the driveway, the dealer filled one tank and I filled the other for a total of 160 gallons of diesel.
Here are some pictures, I need to purchase the 5th wheel hitch that fits into the B&W goose neck 30,000 frame mount built into the truck.

I have been using the Pull-Rite super-slide and really like the way it hitch and locked into place, I hope I like the new B&W 5th wheel hitch.

It took me two days removing all the add on mods to the Ford truck before I traded it in.

This one in the pictures is mine now.

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SWWEEEETT George, heck I'm jealous of that interior mine is kinda Freightliner industrial looking. :mrgreen:
Do you need to break it in before towing? Mine was not required as they dyno'ed it at the factory to omit that.
Time to take a trip somewhere! :bounce:
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Very, very nice George
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Indeed, very nice George. So when do we get to go for a ride???

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Cool truck!! 8) Beautiful interior too. Congrats! :D
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Re: New GMC Topkick

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Bruce, they drove it from the converstion company to the dealership so I should have no problem just hooking up and going.
They did do a great job inside, all the wood work is real blackwalnut with inlaid maple and a heavy clear coat highly polished.
Just a toy next to white elephant but this is heavy enough to pull and STOP my 39'6" TS Cardinal.
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Can only repeat what Bruce said......... sweeeeet!!!
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I LIKE IT!!! :thumbrt: :thumbrt: :thumbrt:
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Re: New GMC Topkick

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Olbird wrote:Bruce, they drove it from the converstion company to the dealership so I should have no problem just hooking up and going.
They did do a great job inside, all the wood work is real blackwalnut with inlaid maple and a heavy clear coat highly polished.
Just a toy next to white elephant but this is heavy enough to pull and STOP my 39'6" TS Cardinal.
I fully admit my truck is overkill for the job at this time. Buuutttt when we go camper shopping again in a couple of years I will not be basing my choice on weight stickers other to see it has enough cargo capacity for all this full-timing stuff! :thumbrt: Still say that interior is SWWEEETTTT! :bounce:
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Just Beautiful, George! But I would expect nothing less from you. I love the interior, too, and looks like the seats are long enough to be VERY comfortable for a long trip! Hope to see it in person in Yellowstone! D
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I am jealous, still. But then I would have another year for retirement, instead of 151 days... :bounce:
Maybe you can give me a ride @ Yellowstone.
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George,

Now you have to let us in on all the "MODS" you have planned!

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Are you going to call it the "White Ghost" I see it standing next to the passenger minor in the second photo! Chris
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Hmmm.... yehhh George.... Casper, would be a perfect name!!
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