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Old 06-23-2009, 06:04 PM   #1
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Here's a link to info on the program. I couldn't get the table to copy over. It looks like light-duty and large light-duty trucks are included.


http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/

Lyn...from the info you provided, maybe a GMC 2500 HD duramax?

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Old 06-23-2009, 07:10 PM   #2
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Here's a link to info on the program. I couldn't get the table to copy over. It looks like light-duty and large light-duty trucks are included.


http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/

Lyn...from the info you provided, maybe a GMC 2500 HD duramax?

D. Whitmore

..or, 6.1 cummins Dodge or the Ford diesel.....in these days I wonder how long we can rely on GM to be around to repair the Duramax. Maybe it's just me but I would stick with a dually.

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Old 06-23-2009, 07:54 PM   #3
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Default Re: New tow vehicle recommendations

Just got back from the local GMC dealer.Didnt sound to excited about the cash for clunkers deal.they explained they will have to wait quite a while to get their money from the government.You would think that if anyone walked in and showed interested in buying a new vehicle, they would be all over you.They also explained that you must have owned ,and insured the vehicle for a year previous,and that it will be crushed.
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Old 06-24-2009, 01:14 AM   #4
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Lyn,

What will be your total towing weight? Is it a double or triple axle trailer?
Tow a 28' Alu. triple axle enclosed, w/ similar car and use a dually/crew cab. Agree that the dually is needed for what you can encounter on the HWY.
Longer wheelbase is better. I also changed tires on trailer and tow vehicle to top of the line, Mich. "Ribs" (matching mud/snows on rear of dually), they help stabilize/control trailer.

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Old 06-24-2009, 05:17 AM   #5
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I would suggest the biggest tow vehicle you can afford.

I bought a 04 C4500 brand new in 05. Only paid 41500 for it. Back then 1 tons were the same price. I do have a 26 mpg car that I drive everyday.
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:51 AM   #6
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For those around North Jersey check out Schumacher Chevy in Little Falls.

http://www.schumacherchevy.com/

Kathy will get in touch with you via e-mail and phone. Will supply you with great pricing and good service. She will find a truck with all the options you want. They are a small dealership that sells numbers similar to highway stores. People purchase from them from all over so don't think you're too far away to make it work.

Be aware that the GM truck plant is being shut down for a while. Trucks will not be spilling out all over but Kathy will do her best to find the truck you need at a great price.
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Old 06-24-2009, 09:49 AM   #7
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A friend of mine works at a Chevy dealer and sent me a copy of a letter from GM that says they will no longer be building the 4500 & 5500 series trucks that we all mostly use. In fact it stated that not all the orders that they have in house will not be built, just didn't say when they would cut off production.
So good luck on your search. Hope you decide on a Dually. Seems to be the only type left that will be produced.
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