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kdauto · 10-20-2021, 08:55 AM

I much prefer the grille and trim on GMC vs Chevy pickups. I also prefer a mid to hgh level trim due to the stupid interior door handles on the lower grade trims and I dislike rubber/cheap carpets and seats and such.

LT trim is what have and it ticks all the boxes for me. I like the leather (it's not "real leather") as it lasts and cleans easy. Heated seats are a must if you have leather, I think it comes automatically with them. Seats on my 2011 are really comfortable to me, especially the height, lumbar and even foot pedal adjustments. I often drive 10 hr stretches on long trips.

IF you go for a used diesel, I'd make darn sure that thing was super well-maintained with OE or better oil and fuel filters. A lift pump would be a plus. I'd pass on unknown origins and maintenance.

Now is the worst time to buy new or used, prices and availability are ridiculous.

TravelSolo · 10-20-2021, 10:00 AM

Heated seats are nice. COOLED seats are 10x nicer! Nothing better than no swamp-a$$ after 12 hours on the road

kdauto · 10-20-2021, 02:29 PM

I don't know, but if the A/C is working fine and one still gets swamp-axx, then maybe they should consult their proctologist or something. Probably a worn seal down there.

xc-mark · 10-20-2021, 07:18 PM

My advice is find a good clean 2006 duel wheel truck that has been cared for right. Ask owners how often they use fuel additive, if they say every tank full keep asking questions , if they look at you why run away. Once the market on Truck settles down go find a brand new 2022/23 I have owned almost ever version of duramax trucks Gm produced since 2001 , the 2020 is so much more capable compared to the 2016 it replaced. The L5P and 10 speed have huge power numbers compared to 4 years older trucks.

Rhagfo · 10-21-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by efstewart

Thanks for your advice, I am seeing prices of 2016 -2020 model years, 3/4 ton, for almost as much as a new one. And the new ones are hard to find, without paying a premium over sticker. Guess I have some research to do.

You should be looking at one tons if you plan on towing a 5er.

xc-mark · 10-21-2021, 05:59 PM

Just to be clear on why we are saying you don't want a 3/4 rated truck for towing a 5th wheel. 22% of the trailer GVW is going to be your pin weight going right over the rear drive axle .

15000 lbs GVW trailer = 3300lbs plus your hitch , wife, kids and dog. Round it all off that 4200 lbs of pay load the truck needs to be rated for. Not one 3/4 ton truck is even close to that number. To have any reasonable safety margin you need a 3500 srw and honestly at 15000lbs you really need a duel wheel truck.