View Single Post
Old 02-28-2013, 03:00 PM   #2485
PirateJohn
Radical centrist
 
PirateJohn's Avatar
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today
Oddometer: 21,417
Quote:
Originally Posted by Otis the Sasquatch View Post
Pardon my stepping in Geek, but...




http://www.gmfleet.com/chevrolet/exp...cargo-van.html
"SELECT OPTIONAL FEATURES....
Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel with 260 hp, 525 lb.-ft. torque and B20-Diesel compatibility"


I drove a new 2013 4500 cutaway w/ box and the same engine/trans combo, but pushing a LOT more air, from Milwaukee to New Orleans. Total weight with the equipment in the back of about 12-13,000 lbs. Pulled strong, nice 6-speed auto, felt like it would handle a trailer also (which it will need to do on occasion) w/ no problem.

I think a 3500 with that drivetrain would be a sweet toy hauler.
What was your fuel mileage like?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
__________________
PirateJohn --
http://www.PirateJohn.com
IBA #7552 - SS1K in 2000 and 50CC in 2002
In the Laredo, TX area and always willing to help travelers escaping into Mexico.
PirateJohn is offline   Reply With Quote