newbie 04 sierra 2500hd owner

ER NURSE · 08-08-2008, 01:41 PM

I am new to diesel. Drove all 3 brands and decided on Duramax for dependablity, ride and other things. I am an ER nurse planning on doing travel assignments soon. Assignments are usually 13 weeks then you can decide to extend or move to a new location. I am in Texas but am planning on visiting the west coast and Arizona to see different scenery. I have a lot to learn as all I have ever pulled before is a 16' flat bed and a 14' stock trailer. Neither had trailer brakes. I have never pulled a TT but am looking at a 31' ultralite. My wife and I will live in the trailer at least 3 months at a time and plan to take excursions on days off. On top of advice on Dmax and pulling I am interested in sites to visit in Arizona and California. Have enjoyed reading forum so far and hope one day to have enough knowledge to share

mga60t · 08-08-2008, 05:57 PM

I would buy a fifth wheel. Easier to haul etc..check into it before buying a TT. Sounds like a nice adventure. How long are you going to do this?

corjc · 08-08-2008, 08:30 PM

well there is a lot of nice place here in az oak creek canyon sedona.my wife and i plan to do the same thing one day soon she is a transplant nurse here in phoenix.

Tamperman · 08-08-2008, 08:41 PM

Yep..... go with the 5th wheel is what folks been telling me...

**deeretracks** · 08-09-2008, 12:02 AM

Welcome to the DF....and I would go with the 5th wheel.

**TYREBOYZ_DEMAXIN** · 08-09-2008, 05:51 AM

i have towed a few different trailers and after you tow with a gooseneck/5TH wheel you'll hate towing a bumper pull trailer..

**Johnasara** · 08-09-2008, 06:09 AM

Welcome to the site!! Sounds like you will be doing quite a bit of traveling. You will love the Duramax. When you get time you can do some performance mods and make it a whole lot more fun