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RE: [RC] truck and trailers - David LeBlanc

Diane asked:


My question concerns whether to use the tow haul option on my 
truck when I am pulling.  It seems that when I do, I use a 
lot more fuel.  I have a 2002 Chevy 2500 Duramax Diesel.  I 
did not know that I needed to include the weight of the truck 
- if I do that means I would have to use that tow option all 
the time.  Is it really necessary to use that?


I don't know - have to ask the dealer. I hear good things about the newer
automatic transmissions, but I'd rather have a stick shift any day. I'm
smarter about when to shift than any transmission I've ever seen.

What I was talking about is that the vehicle will have a GCVW rating, which
is the max you can tow (once you add in the truck and passengers), and
that's the best way to judge how much truck you need. 


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