I called my truck "the Beast", but after going over the scales, it's "Bubba!"
Jeff & Terry
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen. The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
George's old truck was Casper which I may have suggested! I suggested "The Shadow" for this one. Gosts do not cast shadows? Chris
But aren't shadows black. Besides...naming trucks???
Rob
Now rob stop being a buzz kill, I have named all my trucks, gps, neighbors you name it so to speak
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ My dreams are too big for my wallet Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
I now have 499 miles on the truck and the hitch is installed, we will be doing our first pull with the new truck this weekend.
I tell you the 2011 Duramax has a lot more raw power that you can feel.
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
Chief409 wrote:I called my truck "the Beast", but after going over the scales, it's "Bubba!"
True, but what you and Mike call your trucks is more of a description than a name.
Rob
Once upon a time, names were a description, of a occupation, feats or a characteristic Rob.
Jeff
Jeff & Terry
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen. The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
Olbird wrote:I now have 499 miles on the truck and the hitch is installed, we will be doing our first pull with the new truck this weekend.
I tell you the 2011 Duramax has a lot more raw power that you can feel.
George, Has your GMC lived up to everything I said it would??
I have not pulled the trailer yet, but just driving around I am very happy with ride and power it has. As for pulling the trailer Mike and I did our own tow test challenge many times going to Yellow Stone, he was up the hill every time by a 1/2 mile leaving my older Duramax behind at a max speed of 50 MPH and RPM's at the max while shifting down to pull the load with a 4:48 rear end.
I have no idea how the new 2011 Ford Diesel is performing but I am sure that anyone upgrading to these new high Horse Power / high Torque engines out for 2011 will be happy.
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
I am sure that all of the new trucks are performers. I had to relocate a friends Big Horn 3070 last week. It is close to 40 feet long with 4 slides and pretty well loaded, with washer/dryer, dual pane windows, all the options. I only towed it 60 miles but like I said before, in WV you are either going uphill or down hill. I am now convinced that the new F350 will handle anything that the wife wants and whatever she puts in it The Ford has a 355 rear gear and is still very impressive compared to the 08 Dodge.
George, I know that you will be surprised when you hook up and go.
Randy & Carol
Elbie (weiner dog)
2018 Cardinal 3250 RLX Luxury Edition
2019 Ford F350 6.7PSD Lariat 4x4 SRW
Jeff & Terry
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen. The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
The Ford has a 355 rear gear and is still very impressive compared to the 08 Dodge.