On Sat, 15 May 2004 15:49:16 GMT, "V Crenshaw" wrote:

My husband and I have a 21 foot Searay. We have it in a slip at a marina
now.
Together it and the trailer weighs 3000 lbs.

We are going to buy a new vehicle and we are trying to decide what kind
would
most closely meet our criteria of
1) hauling misc things like building materials, tools, an occasional
sofa or washing machine
2) Holding 4 or more people
3) towing the boat
4) As fuel efficent as possible

Truck would be great for everything except the people and fuel. We were
thinking about
a minivan, but don't know how good it would be at towing the boat and more
specifically
launching the boat. I say minivan because he likes them better than SUV's.

Any advice would be appreciated.

V Crenshaw


Here you go:
http://www.gmc.com/gmcjsp/sierra/ind...geName=#model2

I don't have the crew cab, but I love mine.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"John H" wrote in message
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On Sat, 15 May 2004 15:49:16 GMT, "V Crenshaw" wrote:

My husband and I have a 21 foot Searay. We have it in a slip at a marina
now.
Together it and the trailer weighs 3000 lbs.

We are going to buy a new vehicle and we are trying to decide what kind
would
most closely meet our criteria of
1) hauling misc things like building materials, tools, an occasional
sofa or washing machine
2) Holding 4 or more people
3) towing the boat
4) As fuel efficent as possible

Truck would be great for everything except the people and fuel. We were
thinking about
a minivan, but don't know how good it would be at towing the boat and
more
specifically
launching the boat. I say minivan because he likes them better than
SUV's.

Any advice would be appreciated.

V Crenshaw


Here you go:

http://www.gmc.com/gmcjsp/sierra/ind...geName=#model2

I don't have the crew cab, but I love mine.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

How old is it?

On Sat, 15 May 2004 18:55:23 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
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On Sat, 15 May 2004 15:49:16 GMT, "V Crenshaw" wrote:

My husband and I have a 21 foot Searay. We have it in a slip at a marina
now.
Together it and the trailer weighs 3000 lbs.

We are going to buy a new vehicle and we are trying to decide what kind
would
most closely meet our criteria of
1) hauling misc things like building materials, tools, an occasional
sofa or washing machine
2) Holding 4 or more people
3) towing the boat
4) As fuel efficent as possible

Truck would be great for everything except the people and fuel. We were
thinking about
a minivan, but don't know how good it would be at towing the boat and
more
specifically
launching the boat. I say minivan because he likes them better than
SUV's.

Any advice would be appreciated.

V Crenshaw


Here you go:

http://www.gmc.com/gmcjsp/sierra/ind...geName=#model2

I don't have the crew cab, but I love mine.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

How old is it?

It's a '95.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"John H" wrote in message
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On Sat, 15 May 2004 18:55:23 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
.. .
On Sat, 15 May 2004 15:49:16 GMT, "V Crenshaw"
wrote:

My husband and I have a 21 foot Searay. We have it in a slip at a
marina
now.
Together it and the trailer weighs 3000 lbs.

We are going to buy a new vehicle and we are trying to decide what
kind
would
most closely meet our criteria of
1) hauling misc things like building materials, tools, an
occasional
sofa or washing machine
2) Holding 4 or more people
3) towing the boat
4) As fuel efficent as possible

Truck would be great for everything except the people and fuel. We
were
thinking about
a minivan, but don't know how good it would be at towing the boat and
more
specifically
launching the boat. I say minivan because he likes them better than
SUV's.

Any advice would be appreciated.

V Crenshaw


Here you go:


http://www.gmc.com/gmcjsp/sierra/ind...home&pageName=
#model2

I don't have the crew cab, but I love mine.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

How old is it?

It's a '95.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

I have a 2004 Chevy crew cab and love it. Just took a 700 mile round trip
this weekend with the camper on the truck and averaged a little less than
than 16 mpg at 70 mph. this included a lot of mountain running. SF bay
area to Eureka, Calif for a graduation ceremony. Mine is a 3/4T diesel.
And just turned over 2k miles when getting home last night. The crew cab
will carry 5 people in comfort, and haul all the rest of the stuff. My 99
Expedition will carry 8 people, but would have trouble with the rest of the
stuff. Messes up the leather.
Bill

On Mon, 17 May 2004 18:21:14 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
.. .
On Sat, 15 May 2004 18:55:23 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

wrote:


How old is it?

It's a '95.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

I have a 2004 Chevy crew cab and love it. Just took a 700 mile round trip
this weekend with the camper on the truck and averaged a little less than
than 16 mpg at 70 mph. this included a lot of mountain running. SF bay
area to Eureka, Calif for a graduation ceremony. Mine is a 3/4T diesel.
And just turned over 2k miles when getting home last night. The crew cab
will carry 5 people in comfort, and haul all the rest of the stuff. My 99
Expedition will carry 8 people, but would have trouble with the rest of the
stuff. Messes up the leather.
Bill


OK! Tell me more about that diesel. My mechanic, the small truck guy at the
local GMC place, tells me not to get the diesel next time. He says they're
having problems with the Duramax (?). Any experience there?

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

"John H" wrote in message
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On Mon, 17 May 2004 18:21:14 GMT, "Calif Bill"

wrote:


"John H" wrote in message
.. .
On Sat, 15 May 2004 18:55:23 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

wrote:


How old is it?

It's a '95.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

I have a 2004 Chevy crew cab and love it. Just took a 700 mile round
trip
this weekend with the camper on the truck and averaged a little less than
than 16 mpg at 70 mph. this included a lot of mountain running. SF bay
area to Eureka, Calif for a graduation ceremony. Mine is a 3/4T diesel.
And just turned over 2k miles when getting home last night. The crew cab
will carry 5 people in comfort, and haul all the rest of the stuff. My
99
Expedition will carry 8 people, but would have trouble with the rest of
the
stuff. Messes up the leather.
Bill


OK! Tell me more about that diesel. My mechanic, the small truck guy at
the
local GMC place, tells me not to get the diesel next time. He says they're
having problems with the Duramax (?). Any experience there?

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

They had a problem on the earlier motors. Was bad seals on the injectors.
I do know of one guy who also has the new LLY diesel, that is getting ready
for a buyback on the truck. Dumps fuel via the #7 injector randomly. At
250 miles, I went to get the camper, Palomino Bronco-800 pop-up slide in.
From Stockton to Sacramento on I-5, fairly flat, I averaged 19 mpg at 70
mph. Coming back at same speed on US-99 I got 13.7 with the camper. sticks
above the cab probably 12" Wife also read the manual that stated to not
exceed 55 for first 500 miles, and not tow for same 500. Comes with a 100k
mile warranty on the motor. Does not have a problem with the 1000# camper
and traveling down the road and over the hills. Can accelerate going up
steep hills at 60 mph to pass slow drivers. Motor is 300 hp in 1st and 5th,
and 350 hp in 2,3,4 gear. Mine is a shortbed, as I still want to be able to
turn in less than a city block. Does not turn as tight as my 99 Expedition,
but is the same length as a Suburban I think. Just turn 2000 miles on
Sunday returning from Arcata. Seats are very comfortable, and wife says
back seat is even more comfortable. I have the LT package. Is quiet in the
cab, and the diesel does not rattle very loud anyway. Is much quieter than
the older cummings.
Bill

John H wrote in message
OK! Tell me more about that diesel. My mechanic, the small truck guy at the
local GMC place, tells me not to get the diesel next time. He says they're
having problems with the Duramax (?). Any experience there?

John H


Why, need one to haul your pictures of little girls in the "biblical sense"?

"basskisser" wrote in message
om...
John H wrote in message
OK! Tell me more about that diesel. My mechanic, the small truck guy at
the
local GMC place, tells me not to get the diesel next time. He says
they're
having problems with the Duramax (?). Any experience there?

John H


Why, need one to haul your pictures of little girls in the "biblical
sense"?

Better buy a bigger liability policy. Getting to the point where you may be
able to lose your home via a defamation suit.