Ordered 2003 Today

[RKaniefski]

Just joined TDR yesterday. Went out a ordered a 2003 3500 4X4 4 door dual wheels Laramie pkg. Black w/dark slate interior, HO with 48RE auto, 4:10 anti-slip rear, light group, trailer tow mirrors, heated seats, hood shield, trailer tow group. LIst price 45,865, selling price 38,146 after discounts, savings of 7,719. I thought it was a fair deal so I went for it.

Have to sell my 96 GMC 6. 5 turbo diesel with only 56,000 miles. It will not pull my 10,000 lb 5th wheel very well. Added a lot of aftermarket products, but it is still a dog. It will pull good if it is cool weather with rain to keep it cool. Hope this Cummins does a lot better.

 

[Steve M]

Congrats on the new truck to be! You'll love it. My SO/47RE with 4. 10 pulls our 10,400 lb 5th wheel like a champ. Set the cruise on 70 and rolling hills or headwinds aren't a problem. The HO should make easy pickins of towing your 5th wheel.

 

[Randy E]

What is the cutoff date for ordering a 2003 truck?

 

[RKaniefski]

My dealer in Maryland said the cut off date is Wednesday May 21. It has been extended a week because DC's computer system was down last week. The dealer I ordered from just ordered 40(forty) 3500 4door HO's. Well really 41 with mine.

 

[mconstable]

what Steve M said... . it'll tow like a champ, our 5'er weighs about 11,000, California mountains are the only thing that slowed us down so far, and that was only to 5th gear... congratulations!!!!!

 

[RKaniefski]

mconstable, I see you have a pull-rite 5th wheel hitch. Did you install yourself? Also, how does it install with no drilling. Does it use existing holes in the frame? I am sure you still have to drill the bed. If you don't mind, how much $ did it cost? Thanks

 

[mconstable]

I didn't install myself... the super rails make it no-drill, it is an awesome hitch... pricey though, don't remember exactly, but with install I think around 1,500. 00. not sure on that though, they do drill 4 2 inch or so holes in the bed for the pins that attach to the rails, I have taken it out a couple of times, comes out in minutes. One person could maneuver it out, but it is heavy! again, congrats!!

 

[Dean Upson]

Your truck sounds identical to mine except for the transmission. You will love it and it is born to tow. I have the Pull Rite hitch also with the super brackets and am very pleased with it. Welcome to the TDR and good luck with your new truck.



Dean

 

[Prairie Dog]

You wont believe how nice these things pull. I only pull about half your weight but I can't even get it above 205 F when pulling mountain passes - Ive never even had the fan come on!