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I had airbags on my 2500 Avalanche (same as the Suburban) and I never felt the vehicle was overmatched by the boat (11,000 lbs). Gas mileage while pulling was not great- 9 mpg. But really I dont believe these people who claim they get 16 mpg pulling a 12000 lb go fast- I think the only way that would happen is if they lassoed a semi and towed behind one....
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I agree, the short wheelbase was tiresome. I had Firestone airbags and Hellwig sway bar with Michelin tires. I thought it towed good until I switched to a 2012 F350 6.7 King Ranch CC, SRW, long bed. Night and day difference. I do miss the whistle of the 7.3 turbo....maybe not.
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Location: Northern, KY (Cincinnati) Lake St Clair, MI Norris Lake, TN
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Reliable, yes. Make sure exhaust manifold studs have been done. Spark plugs can break off too. I towed my 342 with an f350 drw v10 with 100k miles. Towed alright. Could have used more torque on some hills around here.
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This Excursion SOLD within 1 week of being listed for the full $25999 asking price, I had calls from over 1000 miles away on it. This is the 3rd clean 7.3 Diesel Excursion under 100k mi that I have retailed in 2015 over $25k. The other 2 had owners that traveled 6-800 miles to buy from me. This is what I do for a living. This black 2002 got 21.5 MPG on the highway with cruise set at 77mph and had a OEM Ford towing capacity of 12500lbs. NOTHING on the market compares to a Diesel excursion for room, mileage and towing. I priced it to sell and it did.... www.mandr4x4.com
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