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Old 11-01-2011, 01:08 PM   #1
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I just got a new to me tv. It is a 2004 chevy 2500HD LS Duramax (LLY engine) Crew Cab with 155000 miles on her and I only paid $6000 (I know, I know I stole it. she's in awesome condition just needs a set of tires). I can't wait to try it with the Hi-Lo in a couple of weeks. I still have my 07 GMC 1500 and it did a good job towing but the 2500HD should pull my 290B so much better.
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Old 11-01-2011, 02:03 PM   #2
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Congrats. My inlaws tow a 36' fifthwheel toyhauler with that same truck. I've used it to pull a boat. I hope it came with mirrors, you'll need them to make sure your Hi-Lo is back there!
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Yes it came with the electric extendable mirrors. I will pull my boat with her as well, its a 24 ft. Four Winns deck boat.
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Yeah I pulled a 25' Bayliner cruiser - about 7000Lbs. with trailer. Could hardly tell it was back there.
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You can call the truck Big Lou II or too.
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Old 11-01-2011, 06:56 PM   #6
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Rolff, I like that, I think I will
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I just got a new to me tv. It is a 2004 chevy 2500HD LS Duramax (LLY engine) Crew Cab with 155000 miles on her and I only paid $6000 (I know, I know I stole it. she's in awesome condition just needs a set of tires). I can't wait to try it with the Hi-Lo in a couple of weeks. I still have my 07 GMC 1500 and it did a good job towing but the 2500HD should pull my 290B so much better.
I have the same TV long bed 2003 4WD and have put well over 23000 miles towing my 2805 HiLo. Love it and the mileage I get with it. For a good view behind with that long of a RV, I feel you will need additional extension mirrors . I know they helped me. Have fun.
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:03 PM   #8
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Enjoy your new to you tow vehicle. Does it have a long or short bed.? Take a picture and post it. This will be a good match for your HiLo. We pull our 25ft. Classic with a 1997 F250 8ft. bed with cap/4x4. We love our gas guzzler. Have to look in the extension mirrors to make sure the HiLo is still there.
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