Chevy Express Van's w/ Duramax

[wimul]

I am looking in to purchasing a 2009 2500 Chevy Express with a Duramax. I want to know what you guys are getting Miles per gallon? Also if I order the cold climate package does this come with a fuel heater? or should I order the dual Alternator? and any other comments or concerns?

How does this van/engine combo do with towing heavy 1-ton trailers?

Also would it be wiser to go with a 3500?

I am in the construction business and usually keep the vans for about 10 years. I am currently driving a 1999 3500 Chevy Express with 5.7L with 120K on it. I been getting about 10 MPG with it city.

I have been seeing it should take about 3 years to pay off the $7500 cost of this engine.


Thanks

[BigRedChevy]

Well there is only one other guy on here that has the van with the duramax. I am not sure what kind of mileage you would see, since the HP rating is lower for the van in order to keep the tranny together.

Unless you plan on running a lot of lights or electronics the dual alts are not needed. I would think that the 2500 would be plenty to haul a 2000 lbs trailer.

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