2008 Gmc 2500

medler · 06-11-2008, 10:12 PM

I am looking at buying a 2008 3/4 ton GMC with a 6.0L ,4:10 gears,and a six speed tranny .Anyone have one of these trucks that can tell me how well they pull a trailer.The trailer i have now is a 25 foot travel trailer.Empty it weighs 4500#. Thanks

Cowboyup083 · 06-11-2008, 10:59 PM

I have a 2007 2500hd with a 6.0L AND 4:10 gears. It well have no trouble pulling your trailer. The only thing with the 6.0L is it likes the fuel. I aveage pulling trailer about 12mpg and empty around 16 mpg. The power is there and no lack of it. Hopeful this helps you out

4extreme · 06-11-2008, 11:09 PM

Get the truck but get the diesel instead of the gas, you get better mileage.

Garryese · 06-11-2008, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by 4extreme

Get the truck but get the diesel instead of the gas, you get better mileage.

Not with the DPF. 08 and up diesels took a beating on milage because of the DPF.

Cowboyup083 · 06-12-2008, 03:20 PM

IF you are welling to spend the money you can get more MPG out of the 6.0l, but it well run a guy about $3500.

medler · 06-12-2008, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Cowboyup083

I have a 2007 2500hd with a 6.0L AND 4:10 gears. It well have no trouble pulling your trailer. The only thing with the 6.0L is it likes the fuel. I aveage pulling trailer about 12mpg and empty around 16 mpg. The power is there and no lack of it. Hopeful this helps you out

So there is no lack of power ,,How big or heavy is your trailer?I had everything in order (money wise)and there were 2 trucks in alberta that Airdrie GM was going to phone on and they are both gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And the salesmnan phoned everywhere trying to find one.So i have to wait till August at least to maybe get one ...That axel strike just Fuc#ed them.A Diesel is about 150 2 200 bucks a month more,,so I mean if you are not pulling stuff in the winter, just summer it is not worth it to me,and i only drive 15 min. to work ,,kinda hard on it i think.

jeremy · 06-13-2008, 04:48 PM

i have chevy's in stock that fit what you are looking for!!! a black full load and a silverbirch one with cloth and buckets.

medler · 06-13-2008, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by jeremy

i have chevy's in stock that fit what you are looking for!!! a black full load and a silverbirch one with cloth and buckets.

Iam looking for a leather one ,everything except the sunroof and nav.system.1sd group or something.And i have a trade .Black is good!!!

mb1 · 07-18-2008, 10:28 AM

Get the truck but get the diesel instead of the gas, you get better mileage.

Not if you can get mileage like this guy,

I aveage pulling trailer about 12mpg and empty around 16 mpg.

Lots of '08 Dmax getting about that.

You should be able to get a pretty good deal on one right now. I heard that you can get a new LTZ Duramax for around 45k now, here in Canada. Personally I think I'd look around in the states if you can't find a smokin deal here.

medler · 07-19-2008, 03:45 PM

I bought one from Stettler G.M. A08 chevy 3/4 with everything i wanted.got a good deal on my trade and it pulls really good,it is a 6.0 liter,I used the computer in the truck to tell me the mileage when i was at the s&m campout,the truck told me i was at 12 mpg.with the trailer and quad on ,so thats pretty good i think.it has only 1000k on it so it should improve in a bit.

06-11-2008, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
medler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Airdrie ,Alberta Posts: 205 Casino Cash: $218962 Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	2008 Gmc 2500 I am looking at buying a 2008 3/4 ton GMC with a 6.0L ,4:10 gears,and a six speed tranny .Anyone have one of these trucks that can tell me how well they pull a trailer.The trailer i have now is a 25 foot travel trailer.Empty it weighs 4500#. Thanks __________________ 2007 ,700 Camo Grizzly 26'' mudlites ,Full alluminum skid plates ,Yamaha brush Guards. 2008 Chevy 2500 H.D.Crew Cab 4x4.2006 Dutchmen 24'Travel Trailer

06-11-2008, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cowboyup083 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waskatenau Posts: 21 Casino Cash: $51835 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 I have a 2007 2500hd with a 6.0L AND 4:10 gears. It well have no trouble pulling your trailer. The only thing with the 6.0L is it likes the fuel. I aveage pulling trailer about 12mpg and empty around 16 mpg. The power is there and no lack of it. Hopeful this helps you out

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4extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westend, Edmonton, Ab Posts: 553 Casino Cash: $4800 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 91 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 Get the truck but get the diesel instead of the gas, you get better mileage. __________________ It`s all about the Snow&Mud 04 AC 650 v-twin quad 08 Summit X 154" If you don`t like the way I drive, stay in your own figgin lane!

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Garryese Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edson, Alberta Posts: 350 Casino Cash: $277155 Thanks: 40 Thanked 107 Times in 74 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 Originally Posted by 4extreme Get the truck but get the diesel instead of the gas, you get better mileage. Not with the DPF. 08 and up diesels took a beating on milage because of the DPF. __________________ Garry Past President Edson ATV Club Aging is inevitable... growing up is optional 07 Scrambler: Aaen Stage III, Trail Tech Vapor, Bear Claws, Clutch tuning. NOS to come 07 Scrambler: Bear claws, Trail Tech Endurance, Clutch tuning. 98 Sportsman: 20,000 miles when the speedo quit in '05 08 F350 SD CC LWB 6.4l

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Cowboyup083 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waskatenau Posts: 21 Casino Cash: $51835 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 IF you are welling to spend the money you can get more MPG out of the 6.0l, but it well run a guy about $3500.

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06-12-2008, 11:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
medler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Airdrie ,Alberta Posts: 205 Casino Cash: $218962 Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 Originally Posted by Cowboyup083 I have a 2007 2500hd with a 6.0L AND 4:10 gears. It well have no trouble pulling your trailer. The only thing with the 6.0L is it likes the fuel. I aveage pulling trailer about 12mpg and empty around 16 mpg. The power is there and no lack of it. Hopeful this helps you out So there is no lack of power ,,How big or heavy is your trailer?I had everything in order (money wise)and there were 2 trucks in alberta that Airdrie GM was going to phone on and they are both gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And the salesmnan phoned everywhere trying to find one.So i have to wait till August at least to maybe get one ...That axel strike just Fuc#ed them.A Diesel is about 150 2 200 bucks a month more,,so I mean if you are not pulling stuff in the winter, just summer it is not worth it to me,and i only drive 15 min. to work ,,kinda hard on it i think. __________________ 2007 ,700 Camo Grizzly 26'' mudlites ,Full alluminum skid plates ,Yamaha brush Guards. 2008 Chevy 2500 H.D.Crew Cab 4x4.2006 Dutchmen 24'Travel Trailer

06-13-2008, 04:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
jeremy Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: edmonton Posts: 334 Casino Cash: $217950 Thanks: 143 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 i have chevy's in stock that fit what you are looking for!!! a black full load and a silverbirch one with cloth and buckets. __________________ JEREMY future home of new sled 05 Fusion 900 with usual adds 07 Silverado LTZ with lot of adds!!!!!! 08 Fourwinns 200 with every option

06-13-2008, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
medler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Airdrie ,Alberta Posts: 205 Casino Cash: $218962 Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 Originally Posted by jeremy i have chevy's in stock that fit what you are looking for!!! a black full load and a silverbirch one with cloth and buckets. Iam looking for a leather one ,everything except the sunroof and nav.system.1sd group or something.And i have a trade .Black is good!!! __________________ 2007 ,700 Camo Grizzly 26'' mudlites ,Full alluminum skid plates ,Yamaha brush Guards. 2008 Chevy 2500 H.D.Crew Cab 4x4.2006 Dutchmen 24'Travel Trailer

07-18-2008, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
mb1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 220 Casino Cash: $218820 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 Get the truck but get the diesel instead of the gas, you get better mileage. Not if you can get mileage like this guy, I aveage pulling trailer about 12mpg and empty around 16 mpg. Lots of '08 Dmax getting about that. You should be able to get a pretty good deal on one right now. I heard that you can get a new LTZ Duramax for around 45k now, here in Canada. Personally I think I'd look around in the states if you can't find a smokin deal here.

07-19-2008, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
medler Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Airdrie ,Alberta Posts: 205 Casino Cash: $218962 Thanks: 26 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts	Re: 2008 Gmc 2500 I bought one from Stettler G.M. A08 chevy 3/4 with everything i wanted.got a good deal on my trade and it pulls really good,it is a 6.0 liter,I used the computer in the truck to tell me the mileage when i was at the s&m campout,the truck told me i was at 12 mpg.with the trailer and quad on ,so thats pretty good i think.it has only 1000k on it so it should improve in a bit. __________________ 2007 ,700 Camo Grizzly 26'' mudlites ,Full alluminum skid plates ,Yamaha brush Guards. 2008 Chevy 2500 H.D.Crew Cab 4x4.2006 Dutchmen 24'Travel Trailer

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