Finally replaced old truck

[Diamondpilot]

Try again

Chris

 

[DeereMann]

Add me to the list that doesn't understand why anyone would want a truck with a box shorter than 6' . I can understand not wanting a 8' box with a crew cab, as they can be a pain to park. Seems to me a full size SUV would like a suburban would be more versatile than a truck with a 5 1/2' box.

If one enjoys the smell of wet dogs, spilled fuel, mud, etc. that would be just great.

 

[jejeosborne]

I agree that they make different size trucks for different needs and that what works for one person may be unthinkable for another. Thats what's great about having so many choices today I remember when having an extended cab pickup was a huge upgrade in cab space!

However don't underestimate the versatility of the suburban, remember it has a roof rack for kayaks and such. :thumbsup:

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Oh yeah, I forgot about the convenient roof rack. That is so much better than driving around with a crappy 5 1/2' bed. Lol

 

[coobie]

Yeah, 19.6 is not very good for a 4x4 supercrew gas V8 truck that is 5,500lbs. The truck is supposed to get 19mpg and it did better. It was up to 19.8 but it drove it to town and pulled it down.

I would give my right nut to average 19.6 mpg,s in my 2006 f-150 super crew 4X4 with the 5.4 motor.My MPG,s are around 14-15 per gal on a good day city/highway.LOL

 

[motownbrowne]

I got 20.5 mpg once between Portland and Salt Lake City. 1990 F250 4.9l 5 speed, 2wd standard cab, long bed, tall canopy, unloaded. Wish I could do that more often.

I've got way more suspension than these new half-tons, but probably about half the HP.

 

[sld]

I would give my right nut to average 19.6 mpg,s in my 2006 f-150 super crew 4X4 with the 5.4 motor.My MPG,s are around 14-15 per gal on a good day city/highway.LOL

I am fine with my 10 mpg F250 V10...thankyou! :laughing:

 

[ruffdog]

Just read in Truck Trend that the 2015 GM 1500 trucks will most likely have 8-speed transmissions.

 

[RollingsFarms]

Just read in Truck Trend that the 2015 GM 1500 trucks will most likely have 8-speed transmissions.

They sure are waiting a looooong time to announce it. Even the released ordering guides for the 2015's don't mention any big changes.

 

[ejb69]

If one enjoys the smell of wet dogs, spilled fuel, mud, etc. that would be just great.

My dog rides up front with me. He's a house dog, a spoiled one at that. He wouldn't do well in a open truck box without heat.

 

[ejb69]

My muddy dirtbikes and wet kayaks don't seem to mind my 5 1/2' box. Don't think either would fit in a suburban. There must be a lot of people who do understand and want them too because they sure sell the heck out of them.

The kayaks wouldn't be an issue. The bikes may or not fit. I have seen an ATV in the back of a suburban I don't own a SUV, but have friends/family that do.

A lot of people drive pickups that really don't need a truck. I think that's why the short box's sell well.

I am going to buy a new truck within the next year. Our local ford dealer has to have 100 or so crew cab f150s in stock. But not one reg cab, which is what I want. I have owned reg cab 8' 4x4 trucks since I was 15. I'm now 45 and don't see any need for a crew cab , but I may get a super cab.

 

[jejeosborne]

The kayaks wouldn't be an issue. The bikes may or not fit. I have seen an ATV in the back of a suburban I don't own a SUV, but have friends/family that do.

I am going to buy a new truck within the next year. Our local ford dealer has to have 100 or so crew cab f150s in stock. But not one reg cab, which is what I want. I have owned reg cab 8' 4x4 trucks since I was 15. I'm now 45 and don't see any need for a crew cab , but I may get a super cab.

I ordered my last two trucks. Get what you want. Dirtbikes wouldn't fit without taking off the tires. Not going to convince me that a suburban would suite me better but nice try.

 

[s219]

My kayak is 18' long, and is even impractical for a long bed truck. For stuff like canoes and kayaks, I have always thought roof racks were better. Actually, when I did carpentry a long time ago, roof racks were better for long skinny trim boards too. That opens up many other vehicle options if you don't need the cargo capability of an open bed, and I survived for years with an SUV, roof rack, and trailer.

When shopping for a pickup, I was planning to go with standard cab and long bed, but because of needing to carry a rear-facing baby seat, ended up with crew cab and 6.5' bed. At least with the GM models, I didn't see much benefit to the extended cab, as the back seat wasn't real usable for humans (or baby seats), and you still could only max out with a 6.5' bed. So crew cab with 6.5' bed suddenly became a no-brainer for me. Main downside was cost, as they really hit you for those extra doors and 6.5' bed. Almost like they know most buyers will realize it makes the most sense if people and cargo hauling is a factor.

 

[jejeosborne]

My kayak is 18' long, and is even impractical for a long bed truck. For stuff like canoes and kayaks, I have always thought roof racks were better. Actually, when I did carpentry a long time ago, roof racks were better for long skinny trim boards too. That opens up many other vehicle options if you don't need the cargo capability of an open bed, and I survived for years with an SUV, roof rack, and trailer.

When shopping for a pickup, I was planning to go with standard cab and long bed, but because of needing to carry a rear-facing baby seat, ended up with crew cab and 6.5' bed. At least with the GM models, I didn't see much benefit to the extended cab, as the back seat wasn't real usable for humans (or baby seats), and you still could only max out with a 6.5' bed. So crew cab with 6.5' bed suddenly became a no-brainer for me. Main downside was cost, as they really hit you for those extra doors and 6.5' bed. Almost like they know most buyers will realize it makes the most sense if people and cargo hauling is a factor.

The extra doors is where the price jumps. Only about $300 more to get the 6.5 bed over the 5.5 bed when I ordered my Supercrew. Very tempting when I ordered but still went with the smaller bed because of practical parking.

 

[Code54]

If you are interested in hauling a Kayak with a truck a hitch rack works great for me. I haul a 17' canoe with a short bed without a problem. The rack goes in my hitch and extends out about another 6' or so from the tailgate so the canoe is well supported and level with the bed. Beats dragging a trailer and I find it much much easier to load and unload by myself , a roof rack is a little tricky (plus always worried about dinging my roof/cab up)

 

[two_bit_score]

If you are interested in hauling a Kayak with a truck a hitch rack works great for me. I haul a 17' canoe with a short bed without a problem. The rack goes in my hitch and extends out about another 6' or so from the tailgate so the canoe is well supported and level with the bed. Beats dragging a trailer and I find it much much easier to load and unload by myself , a roof rack is a little tricky (plus always worried about dinging my roof/cab up)

Those hitch racks can come in might handy. Ive thought a few times that I could use one but those times were few and far between and I never bought one. I'll probably need it next week.

 

[Code54]

I ended up building mine - ended up spending a grand total of $34 on it. Bought the steel out of the scrap bin (dirt cheap) at our local steel supplier and welded it up one evening. Figure it would be good for the canoe but ended up needing some 16' deck boards and the hitch "helper" worked great! Saved having to pull the trailer over to Home Depot.

 

[jejeosborne]

I ended up building mine - ended up spending a grand total of $34 on it. Bought the steel out of the scrap bin (dirt cheap) at our local steel supplier and welded it up one evening. Figure it would be good for the canoe but ended up needing some 16' deck boards and the hitch "helper" worked great! Saved having to pull the trailer over to Home Depot.

I bought one for my FIL from harbor freight an he is happy with it. I think I paid $45 after it being on sale. They get good reviews and he too uses it for kayaks.

Truck Bed Extender

 

[gsganzer]

Yeah, 19.6 is not very good for a 4x4 supercrew gas V8 truck that is 5,500lbs. The truck is supposed to get 19mpg and it did better. It was up to 19.8 but it drove it to town and pulled it down.

We just took the truck on its maiden voyage from Dallas to Corpus Christi and it was comprised of 100% highway miles with speeds from 55- 75. The computer showed an average of 16.3 MPG. I would have thought we'd get better mileage, but the truck still only has 750 total miles on it, so I suspect the mileage will improve. It certainly has plenty of power and is very smooth.

 

[gsganzer]

We just took the truck on its maiden voyage from Dallas to Corpus Christi and it was comprised of 100% highway miles with speeds from 55- 75. The computer showed an average of 16.3 MPG. I would have thought we'd get better mileage, but the truck still only has 750 total miles on it, so I suspect the mileage will improve. It certainly has plenty of power and is very smooth.

On the ride back, my wife got 19.9 MPG. So the mileage is improving with the break in.

 

[s219]

On the ride back, my wife got 19.9 MPG. So the mileage is improving with the break in.

You mean it's improving with the right driver! MPG on the eco-boosts do seem sensitive to the right foot of the driver. I wouldn't expect a sudden 3.6 improvement from break-in over a few hundred miles, it's more subtle than that. Also uphill/downhill trends matter a lot on trips. I always do a lot better coming home from ski trips when the overall trend is downhill, versus uphill on the way there.