Silverado 6.0 3,000 Miles Towing Review

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Just because you can get moe milage out of a diesel doesn't mean they are "Trouble Free" miles . Gas engines are cheaper to repair , cheaper to maintain and cheaper to replace . I agree with Mike , I think he made the right decision .

[@WanderingWagners]

If we still had the big trailers and equipment to haul around we'd probably still have diesel. But, since we sold it all there's really no need for a diesel truck. We agree that it was the right decision! Lynn still has a diesel but it's the Chevy Cruze. Best performing diesel that has all the emissions, we've owned!

[@dimmacommunication]

New diesels are a mess, but older ones are super good :)

[@Nimesh222]

@@dimmacommunication older diesels lack power

[@Langloiswad]

@@WanderingWagners Hello I am French and I have a Chevrolet express 6.0 vortec, with 200000 miles and I tow a 5500 pound trailer, and the other day on a big hill my express rose in temperature to 230F, then after resuming a flat road the vehicle has returned to normal temperature, is this a normal scenario ???

[@66chvle]

@@Langloiswad I am part french polish russian!

[@freetoroam7769]

I love my 2017 GMC dually double cab with the 6.0L gas V-8 for carrying my 10.5 foot slide -in camper, which weighs about 4500 lbs. with supplies . Had to order it from the factory since nearly all duallies on the lots are equipped with the expensive diesel engine. It would have taken at least 20 years of driving to start seeing any cost benefits with the diesel, and that's assuming no breakdowns, which recent diesels are notorious for. The 6.0 gas V-8 is far more than adequate in power and durability to do the job. And maintenance costs are on par with a typical modern gas powered sedan. Couldn't be happier with my decision to go with gas.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for sharing your experiences and feedback. We really are very happy with this truck. No complaints and no codes or issues so far!

[@truepyro28]

Think I might get one for the same purpose. What gearing did you get on your dually? I tow a 3300 lb boat around through the mountains of Washington. The diesel is stupid expensive to maintain

[@freetoroam7769]

Mike S - The 6.0 in the HD 3500 series only comes with the 4:10 gears (in 2017 anyway). I find the six speed auto very well suited for this gear ratio. I also live in Washington and most of my camping is boondocking in the Cascades, so lots of highway mountain passes and steep forest service roads. I don't tow anything though. The truck handles these roads effortlessly. First gear is short which helps get the weight moving with no fuss, while 6th gear is quite high for better economy when unloaded. In tow/haul mode, it rarely gets into 6th gear with the camper on which reduces stress on the transmission. With a camper and the boat you describe, you'll likely be in 4th a lot on minor grades, but it's still not revving very high. I've driven my truck/camper over Hwy 12 White Pass, and even coming up the steep western side of the pass, I had to slow down for the curves because the truck easily kept up with or exceeded the posted speed using just a light throttle. Much better than my old 454 which was hampered by 1980's emissions technologies. Depending on the weight of your camper, I expect while pulling your boat, you'll still have plenty of throttle remaining while climbing the majority of our passes, and still not rev the engine out of sight. My trip mileage with the camper has typically been around 9.8 MPG on curvy, hilly highways where you're into and out of the throttle constantly. On a flat, straight highway, I can maintain about 10-11 MPG. For me, this is very acceptable when factoring in purchase price and maintenance costs over the long haul.

[@truepyro28]

@@freetoroam7769 thanks for the info. That milage is right what my 6.0 gets. My camper is kinda on the lighter side at 3300lbs, but right at the point where I want the dually to haul it vs the srw

[@freetoroam7769]

You'll really like the dually. The handling and stability are far better, especially on windy days. In your case, you'll have so much payload left over that you might find it a bit firm riding, but that's better than mushy. I'll never go back to a SRW unless I go to a pop up camper or something really light, which I don't expect to do. Really like my new bigfoot with dry bath!

[@MarkPdot]

I hope you enjoy many more miles and smiles with this rig. I currently have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500, 6.0 with over 431,000 miles. I got it with over 363,000 miles and it has been GREAT!

[@TheJsote1988]

Wow

[@mikekeefer4365]

Great video! I revisited this video the other week. It helped me decide to purchase our 2017 Silverado 2500 LT with a 6.0 gas engine. I also had people pushing me to purchase a diesel, but I'm pretty happy so far. One trip under our belt and the Silverado performed flawlessly.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad you're liking the new truck. Our Silverado has been great! We've had this truck for almost a year now and have no intentions of going back to a diesel.

[@DarthVart]

GM makes great towing trucks, they do not get the credit as they should. I have GMC 1500 5.3L and it tows my camper flawlessly and comfortably!

[@WanderingWagners]

We are loving our set up! Glad to hear your positive feedback too

[@MakingStuff]

I ditched the diesel for a 2500 and don't regret it either. My results towing are the same as yours.

[@WanderingWagners]

Good to know your experience has been as good as ours! We are pleasantly surprised and very happy so far

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

Glad to hear about your happiness for getting the Silverado. My last Silverado gave me 278K miles. There was nothing wrong with it...I just wanted a new truck. I'm sure our GMC will do that AND MORE. I've always loved the 6.0. Your on the right track for downsizing and selling the house. It took us 7 months to clean out the house and sell it. Tomorrow is the last day we will be a homeowner. YIPEE! Happy Dance!

[@WanderingWagners]

The house has been for sale for more than 5 months without and real interest, just a bunch of lookers. Congrats to you though! We are very pleased with the truck and hope it continues, issue free!

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

Have you ever heard of using a St Joseph Home sale kit to help sell the house? We did. Signed contract in a week!

[@clayrichardson6033]

Well done and thanks. Been out looking at a new 2500 today and every one on the lot was a diesel. The salesman was adamant that was what I needed, I am still looking at gas and you helped me decided.

[@WanderingWagners]

The sales guy will tell you to get the most expensive one they have and tell you, you need it haha

[@jesse1koda2]

Just upgraded from a f150 to a f250 couldn't justify a 10 grand option for a diesel, I can't see me ever towing more than 10,000 . I'm on the same page as you guys

[@WanderingWagners]

Sounds like you made the right decision!

[@swangan3z]

Nice, sold my diesel and bought a older 2500hd ( 08) with 140k miles and I love it.... pulls great ,rides great ... Nice informative video

[@WanderingWagners]

We have no regrets even after a year!

[@davidlavery8336]

I too just bought a 2018 Chevy 2500hd 6.0l v8. Plan to do full time RVING, and I've always loved Chevy and owned a few. And that 6.0l v8 is just about bullet proof. I fully expect to get 300k miles out of it, and wouldn't surprise me if I get 500k or more miles out of it. They are a cast iron Rock solid engine, and that's why GM has kept them around so long. It's a work horse, It'll withstand any temperature you can throw at it and over load it. It'll keep on chugging. And I wanted something relaible so that's why I went with with it. With the diesel being a 15k more price tag all the maintenance fees and emissions these days. Really isn't worth it unless you're hauling 15k plus lbs every single day otherwise that engine will do just fine.

[@WanderingWagners]

I'm very happy I switched to gas. We already sold our large trailers so we didn't really need the diesel and with it giving us constant issues it was enough

[@ethan41623]

David Lavery they really fixed the problems with the 6.0s blowing the block compared to 10 years ago

[@04bluesilverado]

what is your mpg?

[@davidsmith7007]

What kinda miles are yall getting out of your transmissions?

[@KungPowEnterFist]

Totally agree with you guys, and you made the right choice. The diesels in the 3/4 and 1 tons are overrated. If you are looking to tow 10k plus day in day out, then you might be better off going to a diesel. But for anything less than 10k daily or 10k plus only on occasion, the 6.0L gasser is totally the way to go. On a cost per mile basis, the diesel is way more expensive when you factor it all in (fuel, DEF, maintenance, extra tire wear). Assuming you dont break down, over a quantity of 300k miles you would have to get something like 8-9 MPG better on the diesel just to break even with today's prices. Thats factoring in that you will get nearly all of that diesel upfront additional cost returned to you on the back end, which, good luck with that. And, the diesel isnt going to get 8-9 MPG better towing or otherwise. Thats a pipe dream. Its closer to 3-4 MPG better at best. If it were a $3-4k option and no DEF, maybe I would consider it. At $10k option and yes DEF, no way unless I simply have no choice. I would rather downsize on the trailer, which is what you guys did. Congrats on the AS. My boss just got one and is loving it so far. A little rich for our blood, but the quality is there.

[@wedding6165]

dont forget the extra 10k in tax and excise tax if your a hard hitting excise tax state

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

This popped up on my recommended views and I revisited the video. I watched this video when it first dropped and it helped me reconsider gas for my new tow vehicle. I had (have) an '06 RAM MegaCab with the 5.7 and it pulled my current trailer well but with the 5 speed trans, it seemed to work hard in the NC mountains. It had 148K on the odometer so I decided maybe a new tow vehicle made sense. I have had diesels in the past and they pulled well but were hardly maintenance free....in town fuel could be hard to find and the winter brings on all sorts of new issues. I looked at gassers and realized that my out of pocket expense was way less on the initial purchase for a gas truck versus diesel. I looked at RAM, GM and FORD....I like them all and all are good trucks so I looked at the features I needed/wanted and what I price I could get it for. I wanted a 250/2500 series because I want headroom for a larger trailer purchase in the future. All compared my best deal for what I wanted was a 2019 F250 CrewCab XLT with the offroad package and towing package. It came with the 6.2 gas and a 6 speed trans. It pulls my trailer like a beast and I did not loose speed pulling Fancy Gap which for the east coast is a decent pull to test on. I can go from NC to Fl with the Cruise control on and had no issue...something I could not do with the RAM. So thank you for the real world review...it was VERY helpfull!

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Agreed! And, something that few think of now days is the DOT laws (and heavy enforcement of), that basically put you into 'running ILLEGAL' if you drive a 3500 (class 3) diesel dually and pull a trailer with GVWR over 10,001-lbs (unless you have a CDL)! The 'Days of the Dually' are OVER...and the technical problems with Diesels now (DEF requirements, etc.) put a gallon of fuel about $0.40 to $1.00 more a gallon than gasoline! I run a Chevy 2500HD with 6.0L Vortec, 5,000-lb Air Lift Airbags, and a 6L90 trans (GM equivalent to the Allison...6-speed manual-automatic), and there is basically NO GRADE I can't climb...even when towing my 15,000-lb GVWR 40-ft fifth wheel! The truck has 360-horsepower, and ample gearing to make it perfect for the job...at 9-10 mpg when towing, I can get 200,000...maybe 250,000 miles out of it before it gives-up-the-ghost...and for $6,000...can have all new drivetrain put back in it and do it again! You ABSOLUTELY CANNOT compare a diesel to this, price-wise or performance-wise. Diesels may come into their own in the Class 4-Class 5 range, like hotshotters, who are towing 20,000-30,000 lbs behind them...but it just isn't there in the recreational range anymore...the laws are removing diesel convenience from feasibility, and the fuel and repair prices are already out of range. I'd recommend to anyone, get a 6-liter 3/4 ton HD truck, put some airbags under it for leveling, make sure you have 5-6 gears in your HD transmission, and STAY GAS...it's MUCH more affordable, and equally comparable to bigger diesels....keep in mind, 30-years ago, trailer trucks were barely able to acquire the horsepower that modern gasoline truck engines have!

[@skeetersaurus6249]

By the way, any who are confused on all the GVWR-GCWR rules and regulations that push you into CDL (Commercial Driver's License) territory, it can be referenced on the NTEA website...but the 'condensed version' is this: Your TRAILER GVWR controls your complete GCWR, relative to CDL requirements. If your trailer is rated 10,000-lbs GVWR, OR LESS, then you can tow it with a truck rated no greater than 26,000-lbs GVWR (a big rated dually), however, if your trailer is rated 10,001-lbs GVWR or greater, then the TOTAL GCWR of BOTH Truck AND Trailer cannot exceed 26,000-lbs! So, for all those 10,001 - 15,500-lb 40-ft fifth wheel RV's out there...if you are towing with a dually, you are MOST-LIKELY running illegal (as your truck is most-likely GVWR rated at or above 16,000-lbs)... In the past, the DOT has not inspected RV's, and has treated them as 'an overlooked' class of vehicle...but NO MORE! Most states are now starting to enforce weight limits and CDL requirements for larger RVs (just like DOT watches for dually tandem gooseneck trailers behind duallies for those not in CDL requirements). BOTTOM LINE: Duallies and 40-ft RVs will be a thing-of-the-past in a few years...because few will step-up to a CDL just to pull their big RVs!

[@alursino3213]

Awesome video! I’ve been going back and forth between the Sierra 2500 6.0 and the Duramax 6.6 and very happy I stumbled on your channel. You answered my questions and quelled my concern about the power situation. So thanks again for sharing this trip video, including the gas v diesel debate. You really confirmed my decision to go with the Denali 6.0. Happy travels.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching

[@chriswilke]

I have a 2015 6.0 2500 HD and I agree with you completely. I love it being gas. It does the job I bought it for pulling a 7k lb boat.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad you like yours as much as we like ours!

[@04bluesilverado]

what is your mpg, unload??

[@sambuvca22]

Totally about the RV life. Good for you two!

[@txpatriot7044]

I purchased the gas too. I checked both and the higher cost, maintenance, and gas prices of the deisel vs change oil and drive of gas made it a no brainer. Sure I lost some torque and towing but this truck does great. We have a boat and rv. We tow no issues. And yes it looks great. I get compliments all the time. Add upgraded wheels and tires and it rockin.

[@WanderingWagners]

We loved this truck and it did everything we needed. We currently have a motorhome and tow a Jeep

[@Easypickens640]

Good for you guys! As a mechanic, I can personally say I don't like new diesels, having to deal with them weekly. I have a 09 6.0L I tow a similar travel trailer with and would never want a diesel.

[@WanderingWagners]

It was a great truck for sure!

[@danielc5205]

I liked the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson. I live near the Rocky Mountains, so the high elevations, high winds, and steep grades makes the gassers work extra hard, but I still own one anyways. My brother's troubles with his last PowerStroke(6.4L) turned me off from ever owning a diesel pickup myself.

[@WanderingWagners]

We'd definitely like to visit Tuscon. We've been to Phoenix but didn't go further south that trip. Right now, diesels are just too unreliable for us to want one in a truck. However, my Chevy Cruze diesel has been great for 4 years!

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@WanderingWagners Go Sedona and make sure you go to Slide Rock at Oak Creek Canyon, get their early.

[@MissSadara]

I'm glad to hear the truck worked out for you with the Airstream. I think your point is, we all have to make the right choice for each of us. We knew the moment we bought our truck to pull our current trailer, we would be upgrading to a fifth wheel. Which means, we got a truck that could pull both. We have two kids, we need to the extra space. If it was just my husband and I, we'd "for sure" be looking at an Airstream and possibly less truck.

[@WanderingWagners]

Exactly. If you know what RV you want to tow you'll better match your truck. We have always had diesel trucks before this one, usually a 1 ton dually, so we never worried about what trailer we might get next because we could tow them all haha but we knew we were getting this Airstream so the gas truck was fine and we were pleasantly surprised at how well it does. They're a perfect match. The dogs love this backseat area a lot more too

[@foretravelman67]

Our first try at full timing, we had a diesel pusher with no slides. Loved that coach. Always the same size, easy to park, set up and go! Now we have a 5th wheel with 4 slides and you have to open them up or you aren't getting in. Wish we could use a gas truck, but right at 20k the F450 has all it wants!

[@WanderingWagners]

Which rig do you prefer? We didn't mind our other rigs but this one is just so easy with everything right there. If we didn't go Airstream I think we would have went class a. But, I think the quality of what we could afford was better in the airstream vs some of the class A's we liked.

[@foretravelman67]

I miss our Foretravel, as it was a quality rig. We never missed not having slides. With the 5th wheel, there are many challenges with slides, etc. Bottom line, you have to adapt to the rig you decide to travel with.

[@dalp6657]

I just sold my F-150 and got a GMC 2500HD base. So far I don’t like the fuel mileage but I don’t have to bother with my axles weight. Like you guys, I am sure I did the right decision to choose gas instead diesel .

[@jidana3194]

I have a 2016 Silverado 2500hd 6.0L WT 2wd ( i didn't want to get the 4x4 ) and i have a 37 footer toy hauler and i love it and when we go camping we are loaded trust me we even bring the cat and of course the kids and 3 German shepherds and the truck performs super good Yeah you made a good decision 6.0

[@WanderingWagners]

Sounds like a great setup!!

[@RVHabit]

Great wrap up of a great trip. I ditched diesel several years ago. Best decision I made.

[@WanderingWagners]

Right now we see no need to return to diesel. If you read our shirts you can tell we were heavily involved in the diesel community, and we used to drag race diesels in the past haha but we are pretty pleased with our decision to ditch it.

[@johnw7120]

Cute couple. Nice review. Dogs look happy....

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you!

[@cdiesel0]

If you go to San Diego to the USS Midway museum you can hit the USS Iowa up in L.A. on the same trip. We did both on a short trip last year and they were both excellent. The Midway is definitely an all day activity (If not a day and a half). The San Diego Maritime museum is just down the street from the Midway and also worth a few hours. The Iowa in L.A. you can do in half a day. About 30 minutes from the Iowa in Long Beach you can tour the Queen Mary which could fill the other half of the day if that interests you.

[@WanderingWagners]

Sounds amazing! Thank you for the tips

[@keithmoore7515]

I Tow with a 3500HD 6.0 and tow a 13.4k lb 5th... I love the truck and they handling. I put a tune, cold air and easy flow cat in which boosted hp by about 45hp. It tows beautiful. So,.. no you don't need a diesel. Thanks for the Video...

[@derekgoggins4940]

I have a 2011 chevrolet silverado 3500hd with the 6.0 vortec engine. Do you think it would pull good for a hotshot hauling?

[@heddingmyway5442]

The USS New Jersey is in Camden, NJ on the Delaware River. I have done a private tour of this ship years ago with my son's Boy Scout troop. It was just awesome!

[@WanderingWagners]

A few others suggested this one too! We will definitely have to check it out

[@getdowntheroad3971]

I sense some sensitivity to the addition of spark plugs. I just want to say that I am happy you are happy. I do intend to go thru the math tho'. In the meantime, enjoy! And realize that if I (for one) didn't poke, I'd lose a whole genre of ways to show ... well ... You Know! And guess which part of my latest contribution is a silent tribute! Lynn has it right with Jamaica Beach - Let It Be. There is no way to keep nature out. Deal with it, or stay inside. Just don't ruin it for the rest of us. Thanks for putting it out there. I do enjoy it. Keep 'em coming...

[@73av8r5]

Our Lance only weighs 4200 dry, about 5K loaded. Our 4.6 V8 Tundra pulls it great and I get the exact same gas mileage as you...around 9. I only wish I had a bigger tank and didn’t have to stop for gas every 100 miles!😢. Glad you’re happy with your set up. We’re happy with ours too and that’s all that matters!👍🏻

[@WanderingWagners]

Oh man stopping every 100 miles would get old quick! Get an auxiliary tank haha

[@KungPowEnterFist]

Those (pretty much all V8 or V8-like power) half-tons are totally fine up to 5k-6k lb loads. Above that is where things start to get, well, not as easy. There is actually a big difference between a 6k load and 8k load in my experience, especially when you are hitting grades, high ambient temperatures, high winds, etc., on the half-tons. Still enough engine power. Its everything else that starts being inadequate. Brakes, transmissions, gear ratios, tires, suspension, etc.

[@rexgoliath4032]

You’re pushing the limit on that truck. Just cause you can doesn’t mean you should.

[@raymondstewart6290]

The last time I was aboard the USS Alabama was before you two were born. Two things that I remember were "Lead Dammit Lead" and it was hot as Hell on that old battle wagon!

[@WanderingWagners]

It was a great tour of the ship!

[@jackmcgonegal8728]

The battleship Massachusetts is in Fall River, Massachusetts; Texas is in Laporte, TX, just east of Houston (you had to drive past it to get on I-10 from Jamaica Beach), the battleship Wisconsin is docked downtown Norfolk, and the Lexington, another Essex-class flattop is in Corpus Christi. My Dad flew off Lex when she was still a fleet carrier, and then she was converted to a CVT (training carrier), where we made our first carrier landings during Navy pilot training. The Midway Museum in San Diego is terrific, and she's much bigger than Yorktown and Lexington. Since I know you like pizza, if you do make it to San Diego, I highly recommend Isola Pizza Bar, 1526 India Street, in Little Italy. It has some of the best pizza you'll find anywhere (and I lived in Italy). Everyone there is from Naples and they import the flour and other ingredients from Italy. It's the real deal. If you ever stop in New Orleans, make sure you visit the National World War II Museum. If your wanderings take you on I-81 in Virginia, not far from Roanoke is the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. That town lost 29 soldiers at Omaha Beach during the first wave, all in Company A of the 116th Infantry Regiment. You're close to the Air Force Museum at Wright-Pat, so you might have already visited there. The Marine Corps Museum in Quantico is right off of I-95 and another great military museum. The only problem with it is I-95. Rush hour in DC is usually 24/7 now and weekend traffic is even worse than weekday. Annapolis and West Point are also great to visit, but take an Uber into Annapolis. Its crowded, narrow roads are a challenge for cars, let alone a truck. There are many more, but this is getting too long already. Safe travels. Fly Navy.

[@WanderingWagners]

All great suggestions, thank you!

[@kevincarlin604]

Your comments are through the roof!

[@jamesmccaghren3711]

Good video, good info. Love the dogs! I too am switching from diesel to gas for towing my travel trailer. going for the GMC 6.2. Funny line..."burn the house down and walk away."

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching!🐕👍🏻

[@ourmidlifejourney1980]

Glad your trip was safe and sound!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks😊

[@StuinNR]

Just discovered your KZbin channel last night and binge-watched everything from your Airstream purchase to date. I'm kinda interested in what camera(s)/equipment/software you use to put together your videos. They're nicely done. Keep on truckin'!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! In those videos we used a Canon rebel T6i camera with a rode microphone. We also use a gopro. We list all of our camera equipment in every description of our videos too. We recently upgraded cameras but no videos are posted with the new camera yet. We use final cut pro to edit our videos

[@Dean_C_C]

You are correct, Corpus Christi has the USS Lexington. Great video's keep up the work.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for the feedback😊

[@kenhughes9437]

Mike I have the same truck with Z-71 package with the 6.0 (in red) and Love it. Also CDL for 46 years. We have a 29 foot Cougar and my only worry is finding gas and getting in and out of the station.. Happy camping!

[@WanderingWagners]

I usually plan my fuel stops at flying J truck stops because of the RV fuel lanes and their discount. If we have to fill up elsewhere we use Google maps satellite view to see how big or small of a gas station it is. So far normal gas stations haven't been a big deal when we're towing the Airstream.

[@88corinutza]

our 4 door dually with 6.0 and 4.10 rear gets 12 mpg empty and 6 to 7 mpg pulling a 10k 36' TT with 3 slides has NO power up hills. Hate it lol

[@WanderingWagners]

It did great with the airstream but not sure how it would work with something bigger though

[@terryburch5123]

Glad to hear that Mike yeah I got the baby truck pretty years

[@kevincarlin604]

The American Battleship tour! What a great idea! Battleship NJ outside Philly is available for public tours.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! We've had quite a few suggest that one. Can't wait to hit the road again

[@paulroesner]

Good to hear about the 6.0 gas and 8000# trailer matches well. We are considering getting another truck dedicated for towing our 8000 - 9000# trailer. Right now towing with a Tundra, and we are pushing the limits.

[@WanderingWagners]

Oh yeah the 6.0 will do great for you! It did everything we asked of it without question

[@pablogartze]

Thank you for your video, I’m getting one today but I was hesitating between the diesel and gas engine. Best.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Debating myself. I have a 23' Airstream and am only a weekend warrior.

[@WanderingWagners]

You definitely don't need a diesel @rxonmymind

[@RC7741]

Diesel makes sense if you tow daily, use it for work purposes etc. if you’re just pulling a camper occasionally, a diesel isn’t really necessary.

[@WanderingWagners]

Agreed

[@paulroesner]

Good to hear about the 6.0 gas and 8000# trailer matches well. We are considering getting another truck dedicated for towing our 8000 - 9000# trailer. Right now towing with a Tundra, and we are pushing the limits. You might have mentioned this, but thought I'd ask anyway. What kind of gas mileage are you experiencing?

[@WanderingWagners]

We were around 8-9 towing and 14-16 empty.

[@davidheflin5847]

I just purchased a 2019 Chevy 2500hd, really like the truck. Will tow our 25' Airstream with ease.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes it will! Congratulations

[@brandonpittman5243]

Just gave me good advice on the slides too thanks

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help

[@sambuvca22]

I agree about the slides camper wise. I don’t know where your towing truck wise. Let me know.

[@BRay.549]

Visit a ship wreck still on the beach in Oregon. Wreck of the Peter Iredale. There is an awesome campground there called Fort Stevens State Park. Camping in the Pacific NW is unmatched.

[@WanderingWagners]

That does sound pretty amazing!

[@jamesbull2975]

Ok Mike like the other comments go see the battleship USS Massachusetts in Fall River MA. I even slept overnight in it with my son’s boy scout troop one weekend. But on the way don’t forget to stop in to Groton CT. There you can tour the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear sub. Great museum, too. My son liked it so much he became an officer on the USS Wyoming, a ballistic missile sub. What’s better is I got to cruise around in the Atlantic with him for 4 days on a US Navy Tiger Cruise. Now I love camping and I love my Airstream, but that was the adventure of a lifetime! Go Navy!

[@WanderingWagners]

That sounds really cool! I (Lynn) work in a nuclear power plant so I'd like to compare. I also had a brother in a nuclear ship, another brother on non nuclear ships. The USS Alabama also allowed boy scout sleep overs. Thanks!

[@davidm2645]

My wife and I plan on leasing a Chevy or GMC 2500 HD with the Duramax. There is also the possibility of the new Chevy inline six diesel Silverado? We have a 24' 5th wheel. The jury is still out, but one thing is for sure...It WILL be a GM product!

[@charliemcelveen2418]

Great video, thanks. I appreciate the real-world review especially when comparing to the diesel. Is this a 3.73 or 4.10?

[@WanderingWagners]

It has 4.10 gears

[@rogerverzosa5372]

If you are going to USS Midaway in San Diego. Checkout sweetwater park. Full hookup is $32 a night. Its about 30 minutes from Harbor Drive.

[@WanderingWagners]

Oh that sounds great, thanks for the info!

[@jpatt973]

I'm glad to see all is going well with the truck ... There's definitely Battleship Cove in Mass. Fall River after that you can work your way up the coast to Acadia National Park Maine great trip...thanks for the video safe travels and Happy Camping!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! We are very pleased with our set up. No changes in sight😎

[@jpatt973]

Wandering Wagners just curious how's the Predator generator been working out for you? and I'm not sure if you caught my edit but there's definitely Battleship Cove in mass and another great place to see is Acadia National Park up in Maine(no battleships are though)

[@WanderingWagners]

The generator has been good. We talked a little about it in our previous video. We had to replace the spark plug at the beginning of our trip but it was great again afterwards

[@robertstubblefield0032]

Really enjoyed the update. I'm about 35 miles NW of Philly. I have been to the Battleship NJ. It's in Camden NJ ( not the safest city) but it's ok along the waterfront. I do not recall how the parking is if you had the trailer. Not actually sure where you would camp if visiting. Def a cool tour though! I'm ex Navy so I love ships/airplanes.

[@WanderingWagners]

We're familiar with Camden and other fun cities in NJ from my trucking days haha however we won't rule this out just based off of the city it's in. We will look into the parking too. Thanks!

[@georgef.7434]

USS New Jersey, in Camden, NJ. Near the New Jersey Aquarium, and the USS Intrepid, Aircraft Carrier, in New Your City. There's also a submarine, and the Concorde there.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for all the info!

[@davidheflin5847]

I have the 2019 2500hd with the 6.0 and pull a 31' Airstream Classic. It's been great!

[@WanderingWagners]

It was a great truck for us and the Airstream

[@Joe-cu4hi]

There is a WWII German sub you can tour at the Chicago museum. Super interesting how the term “going to the can” originated from the German sub toilet not working so they would do their business in empty cans of food.

[@WanderingWagners]

We've been in and out and through Chicago so many times but never knew about this sub. That would be really cool to see a German one. Thanks!

[@asaultlife604]

When it cools off a little come to the Camp Blanding Military Museum in Starke, Fl. It has some of the best vehicles. On the way, stop at the Pensacola Air Museum. Of course y’all can visit us in Lake City as well.

[@WanderingWagners]

Great suggestions, thank you! You know we like the heat so that doesn't scare us🔥😎

[@ttlsteve9235]

USS Hornet Museum in Alameda California is a great tour! Lots of planes (including an F-14) and Apollo Program exhibits with great views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay and Golden Gate Bridges from the flight deck.. You'll love the Astronaut quarantine trailer as it is a Airstream! Have fun and hope the house sells!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions!

[@jpgale]

Also just across the bay in San Francisco there is a Liberty ship and a WW2 submarine.

[@toolman9081]

If you come to Wilmington NC to see the battleship, you can also spend the day at Freeman Park in Carolina Beach, where you can take the dogs and drive the truck right out on the beach :)

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for the information! That sounds like it would be a great place to call home for a bit

[@RVEastCoast]

Nice episode as always!

[@WanderingWagners]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@thomascadle2773]

I second the USS Yorktown their is a nice rv park called st James island country park that is also just 3 miles from folly beach so you both get the best of both worlds.

[@WanderingWagners]

I think we've looking into that pork a few times before but never went there yet. Thanks!

[@navymustang1989]

Don't forget here in Norfolk. USS WISCONSIN BB-64! Come on down to VA and we'll hang out.

[@WanderingWagners]

Norfolk is the hub of everything naval. One of my brothers was stationed there several times, and he have my parents a tour of his ship when they visited. They still talk about that trip

[@navymustang1989]

Hey Lynn, that's awesome that your brother was in the Navy. How long, and what did he do? I'm showing my age here, but I just celebrated my 29th anniversary in the Navy on July 4th. Erica and I live here in Norfolk and I am currently stationed at the Norfolk Naval Base with a helicopter squadron (FLEET ANGELS HSC-2). If you guys ever make it to this area, we'd be glad to show you around the town and/or tour my squadron and learn about the helicopters we operate. Erica and I just purchased our Grand Design Momentum fifth wheel toy hauler last month and we plan to go full time next year. Take care!

[@WanderingWagners]

Two of my brothers were in the Navy, one was on a nuclear ship for 6 years and my other brother enlisted at 18 and just retired this January at age 46. He's been stationed what seems like everywhere. Norfolk probably 3x. Hawaii 2x and that's where he's continuing to live now is Hawaii, working as a civilian with the Navy now.

[@1jjwilliams]

What I love about the video when he talks about the dogs the dog pops his head up its hilarious To see that I just caught it in the video! Lol

[@WanderingWagners]

Happy accident🐕🐕❤️

[@ewdavis77]

Mike...just pulled Fancy Gap with my 6.0. Figured I'd share that we comfortably maintained 60mph (no cruise) in center lane. Had to brake for a car! Our TT is 34' and 8500# loaded

[@WanderingWagners]

That's awesome! I've been wanting to get down that way to pull fancy Gap again

[@ewdavis77]

I figured since you did video with Ram. We we're holding steady at 4000 RPM

[@davidhorne2326]

Fancy Gap is easier going the other direction! I live about 15 miles from there. I call it running the gauntlet!

[@robinmccune3438]

There’s also the Yorktown battleship and Clamagore submarine in Charleston, South Carolina - both very interesting to tour.

[@sambuvca22]

Yeah. Try I20 off I95 running towards Atlanta. Tell me what you think. Those hills were brutal.

[@kennyslaughenhaupt3839]

I was the same way I second guessed myself for a long time and my vortex Max 6.0 it pulled my $10,200 lb fifth wheel just fine although that I didn't realize that there was water in some of the tanks I thought all I had drained all the tanks while there was a tank that I didn't realize was there the galley tank so I pulled another 3 or 400 lb on top of the 6th or 700 that I had stashed meaning my tools inside the RV it was a little slow going up the hills and it was the middle of the summer coming from Central California into the Mojave desert so late afternoon My truck started overheating I took me 12 hours to do a six and a half hour drive but my vortex engine handled it like a champ I mean like a champ I have read too many horror stories about the diesel engines I almost pulled $21,000 for a super nice 2003 f250 power stroke but it had the 6.0 and I told myself I'll just go with the Chevy vortec gas 6.0 and it did everything I needed it to do I had to put more money into it meaning the trailer brake and the fifth wheel hitch but if I hadn't have been battling 40 mph winds from the east and it was not 108° outside the truck would have never got hot so it was quite a learning experience but don't underestimate gas engines when something goes wrong it's going to really help you in your pocketbook and they can pull the damn trailers

[@johnoldham8427]

What’s the dry weight of your Airstream? Just curious because I have the same truck (except mine is white). Lol! I have a 30’ travel trailer with a dry weight of 5600 lbs. We haven’t towed any long distance yet with the new truck, just to local campgrounds.

[@WanderingWagners]

6843 dry weight 8800gvwr

[@fit4ya1975]

Sorry if i missed it, What are your mpg while not towing, like around town? I too am in the market for a 2500 and am back and forth on Diesel or gas. Great video and tanks again! Happy travels to you guys!

[@WanderingWagners]

Usually 13-14 mpg.

[@fit4ya1975]

Thanks!

[@mpl624]

Can't beat Massachusetts for museum warships! The USS Massachusetts is at Battleship Cove, along with a WW2/Vietnam destroyer, a WW2 submarine, and 2 PT boats. The USS Constitution and a WW2 destroyer are also in downtown Boston.

[@WanderingWagners]

Sounds like a great place to put on our list! Thanks

[@airgun1974]

did you go to American Undersea Warfare Center in Galveston? They have the USS Cavalla and USS Stewart there, I was in the Navy for 5 years but i love seeing all the older stuff. We are leaving to go there Wed boondocking on the beach at Bolivar Flats.

[@WanderingWagners]

We did not. We didn't really look for things like that when we were in the area unfortunately. However now we have reasons to return! We originally wanted to stay at Bolivar but we weren't sure if we could trust our generator and it was going to be hot so we just decided to stay at a campground.

[@MarkBrown-tg1kw]

You went passed my 120 exit in Lima. I drive a tanker. Lol. Love your vids. I have had several diesels and got a f150 with the 3.5 EcoBoost and don't regret it one bit. Have all the power you need pulling out 33ft travel trailer. Need to upgrade hitch though for more sway control.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching us!

[@tylertucker4478]

9.3 is good for a 6.0 towing. Is it tuned? And how heavy is that trailer? Mines bout 7k. Bout to pull mine 750 miles and wanting to see how many miles I get to the gallon and to the tank

[@WanderingWagners]

It wasn't tuned. The trailer is 7-8k lbs

[@tylertucker4478]

@@WanderingWagners ok thanks

[@PeeWeeHenson]

JUST MY .02 EXPERIENCE; I DRIVE A 06 GMC 2500HD EXTRA CAB 4X4 6.0 GAS AUTO TRANS, 6.5' BED. I TOW A 10000 LB GVWR JAYCO FIFTH WHEEL. BEST MPG WAS 11.5 DOWN HILL WITH A TAILWIND (TONOPAH NV TO LAS VEGAS). THE WORST HAS BEEN 7 IN HILLY TERRAIN. MY ONLY NEED IS FOR A BIGGER GAS TANK. OTHER THAN THAT I THINK I'M WASTING MY TIME SHOPPING FOR DIESEL POWER OR A NEW MODEL BIG INCH GAS TRUCK

[@WanderingWagners]

If you're happy that's what matters

[@jimmyc1518]

That's a nice truck man and it appears you did make the right decision. Also I have some questions I'd like to hear your thoughts on, right now I have a 2000 Chevy 5.7 350 engine 3500 with a 8x12 stake body bed I don't ever tow anything with this truck but I do have the bed pretty loaded at times I have a 300 GAL plastic tank that I fill with asphalt sealer (when full weighs about 3,000lbs and a machine (that isn't that heavy I can lift it up) that sucks the sealer out of the tank, I bought this truck used back in 05 at the time didn't have many miles on it and was in great condition it has served me well through the years but as of late its been giving me problems so its time for a new truck I was thinking about getting this 2009 Chevy 2500HD 6.0 gas engine only 32k miles on it (it's almost like new an drives great) with a stake body bed (but smaller bed than my 2000) and I would be using it for the same thing do you think it would be enough truck to handle what I do?

[@WanderingWagners]

I think the 2009 will do everything you ask of it and then some. We are towing 8,000 lbs and I wouldn't think twice about towing a 10,000-12,000 lbs trailer with our 6.0

[@jimmyc1518]

@@WanderingWagners I appreciate the feedback man I think it should be able to handle what I do to but just wanted to get some 2nd thoughts. Thanks for the reply.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

I am happy to hear that you guys had a fantastic trip and don't want to go back to a house. I feel the same way, there isn't anything I need at the house, I would love to be on the road. Nice to hear your review on the truck. I am with you thought on the gas 2500 HD GMC/Chevy truck. The longest trip to date I have pulled 10,400 lbs 5th wheel is Alabama. It did a great job for gas, but we are heading north next on a 30 day trip. I am a little worried about hills and a mountain on I-75 in Tennessee running gas.

[@WanderingWagners]

The trip was wonderful and we are bummed it's over. However we are looking forward to the next one! We have also since made progress on emptying the house out. As for your truck in sure you'll be fine. You might not be the first one up the hills, but you will make it up the hills👍

[@H-RutherfordHill]

I'm going to be moving from a 8.1 Chevy BB to a Ram 6.7 Cummins (like your last tow vehicle, but SRW). The reason being is we live in Colorado and want to do more RVing in the west. I think if we were out east we'd stick with the gas engine.

[@WanderingWagners]

Hopefully you don't have the emissions issues or transmission issue we and so many others have had!

[@imkaysman1]

FYI I spent a few weeks onboard the USS Midway in the 80s in transit to my ship while serving in the navy

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you for serving!

[@greenlightning79]

How many miles are on the truck now? I'm currently camping just south of Calgary, Alberta, and I've seen a few Airstreams come in, I looked to see if it was you!

[@WanderingWagners]

The truck has 19500 miles on it now. I drive quite a bit for work everyday so it adds up fast. We really want to get to Canada to camp. We're really close to Windsor Canada

[@TheRealSuperJ]

Mike, were you at Summit Racing today? I was waiting for parts and if it wasn’t you this guy looked just like you! I was going to say hello but wasn’t 100% sure.

[@WanderingWagners]

Bright orange shirt? That was me!

[@TheRealSuperJ]

Wandering Wagners I work for Summit so thanks for your business! I love your videos, in fact my son and I are going to Alum Creek next week because of the video you guys made of that park.

[@DixieNormas]

Only thing I hate about my 6.0 is it's LOUD...

[@jayomega29]

Cruise control is a scary thing when it starts redline dancing 1000 miles from home!!! My 8.1 with the 5 speed Allison got that gas mileage from Atlanta to ny with the tools spare tires and a Miata on the back!!! I miss that truck!! 12 mpg unloaded!!! My 13 2500hd 6.0 gets decent gas mileage Towing but definitely sounds like it’s going to blow up going up hills on cruise control!!! Chevrolet for the win!! It won’t blow up

[@WanderingWagners]

We are quite impressed with this truck so far!

[@calicojunctionisclosed]

Norfolk Naval Yard has tours of different working ships so does Mayport in Jacksonville Fla.

[@WanderingWagners]

We know about Norfolk but thanks for the info on Jacksonville!

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

USS New Jersey in Camden NJ across the bridge from Philly. Camden aquarium is also there.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! We've been wanting to get to NJ. Any campgrounds you recommend?

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Wandering Wagners koa in west chester pa or Clarksburg nj. I would stay in west chester.

[@gac914]

Your dogs seem to be utilizing the center console pretty effectively. . . . gives new meaning to the term "headrest". . . . :-)

[@WanderingWagners]

Haha yeah Guy loves to do that so he's still a part of the conversation and attention. Woof doesn't do that, she just chills in her bed haha

[@CodyCoxworth]

so been over 5 years did you ever have problems with truck do you still have it and whats the miles on it now

[@WanderingWagners]

Sold the truck years ago but it was great while we had it

[@charschneider1623]

Please watch the dogs on the beach. To much salt water can kill dogs. Just read an article on this subject. So just be careful and don't stay to long with the dogs. Recommended time for animals on the beach is 2hrs I believe it said. Love you channel.

[@WanderingWagners]

They weren't drinking it. Woof tried once for a second and realized really quickly it wasn't lake Erie! We were probably on the beach around an hour. Most of which was walking along the shore

[@vinsonsmith4345]

There is a WW2 Submarine in Pittsburgh Pa.

[@todd19631]

what kind of fuel milage do you get without the trailer,, daily driving, thanks for your time.

[@WanderingWagners]

Usually 13.5-14.5 I recent did a 250 mile round trip on 2 lane at 55mph and got 15.5 mpg

[@mkidd8806]

@@WanderingWagners does this truck have 4.10 rear and also is it 4wd.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes it does

[@mkidd8806]

@@WanderingWagners yes on both ? And one more ? What trim. Wt, lt etc

[@WanderingWagners]

Oh sorry! Yes on both. It's a wt with some options like alloy wheels, chrome, carpet, ect.

[@davidhorne2326]

Forgive me if you have answered my questions earlier. What kind of mpg do you get in normal non towing driving? And wonder why Chevy doesn’t use the 6.2 in the 2500?

[@WanderingWagners]

I usually get 13.5-14.5 from what I understand they don't use the 6.2 because it has an aluminum block.

[@terryburch5123]

I'm really glad you like that truck I got the baby truck

[@WanderingWagners]

It's been a great truck so far

[@markreynolds9570]

USS Massachusetts BB-59, in Fall River MA. Along with a soviet corvette and an american destroyer and diedel sum.

[@WanderingWagners]

Oh that sounds cool! Thanks for the suggestions

[@texasproud3332]

Good video nice truck good coverage while on the trip

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you! Now we are anxiously awaiting our next trip😁

[@truepyro28]

Looking at replace my diesel dually with a gas dually for hauling my in bed camping. These 6.0 Chevy's seem like a good option

[@WanderingWagners]

We've had no issues and love it! It does everything we've thrown at it

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Battleship Cove in Rhode Island . I've been there , Mike would love it .

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! We're compiling a list now haha

[@JackDrenalin]

Cool video. Great assessment of the 6.0. I have one as well. My dealer friend talk me out of the diesel as he said at todays fuel prices it would take 100k miles to make up the price difference in the diesel over the gas. So for me thats a while. Come see the USS Alabama in Mobile, and while your down see the Navy museum in pensacola, and War museum in New Orleans. You can bring your dogs to the beach down here.:)

[@WanderingWagners]

We are definitely looking forward to the next time we can get back down South. The truck has been great. No regrets!

[@eddiestokley1383]

You missed the USS Texas one of the oldest surviving battleships at the San Jacinto monument close to Galveston Texas. USS Lexington in Corpus Christi.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yes we didn't start looking for things like this until we were headed out of Texas. No worries we like Texas and will go back