New Owner Finally on Forum

New Owner Finally on Forum

09-19-2005, 10:07 PM

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Haulin' Mules

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New Owner Finally on Forum

Well, I'm finally on this forum!

I've been lurking since before I got my first CTD about 3 weeks ago. The info on the forum helped me decide to get the Dodge. The employee price and ability to get a 3500 dually 4x4 for about the same as Ford and Chevy 3/4 tons helped also!

Well, here's the truck - 3500 DRW QC SLT Silver 4x4. Only non-stock items are the brake controller, nerf bars and torgue-lift camper tie downs. I also am awaiting the IGEE synthetic leather seat covers - should be here later this week.

Love the truck so far. Took my time on break in before I towed 4 mules up mountain passes. I'm getting about 16.2 mpg around town when not towing. I hope this will go up a little after more breaking in. Haven't yet decided about enhancing the performance as yet. I'm very impressed with the power of this truck.

Do any of these enhancements improve gas mileage? Do they effect the warranty?

I'm looking forward to chatting with you all as I learn about this truck.

Dave

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Haulin' Mules
'05 Silver 3500 DRW 4x4 - 1st Cummins!
Idaho

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