I had a white 06 Duramax x-cab pulled 30ft camper or my boat like they were not even there. Added hypertech max energy programmer and that thing really came alive. Loved that truck but decided to down size after getting rid of camper. Still have programmer though.

That will tow that boat nicely up to Buffalo!!!

Someday, Someday! Maybe late summer, doubt we can do the run, but wife really wants to see Niagara Falls. Good excuse to hook up with the east end Erie crew and do some boating

Yep.... :D The only time I made money with a boat. LOL

You really should get up here for the run!!!!!!!
Just ask her how bad she wants to see the falls,

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Bout time you got a real truck. I've had LB7, LLY, LBZ, and now LMM. Love em'!

Oh yes you absolutely got the right truck. I really like that white too.
I have an 06 LBZ and I love the power. It would be perfect if it was white though.
When I brought my 357 from PA to Atlanta I ran up the WV mountains at 6% grade doing 75 all the way up. I was impressed with the truck and that was the first time I worked it any. After that climb the trans never hit 200°F but I also have an aluminum deep finned trans pan for extra cooling. Same on the diff with aluminum cover and it was barely warm to the touch after that mountain.
I changed the wheels and tires to 17" Alcoa and love how it handles.
Great choice.

Cant wait to get a load on it. Ordered an 18k Lb 2.5" receiver too

I just got a 2003 2500hd extra cab with the 8.1 and allison. Havent towed with it yet but heard it is a rare and strong truck...anyone else got one?

A buddy from work has that in a 3/4 Suburban and loves it. It is not common as you say but it is a brute and the only thing that can beat it is a diesel. I think that 8.1L set up is the best gas option but no longer available.