Jack Horn

Atlas, that's exactly what my motorhome buddy said; looks like we're riding the brakes all the way down. That's why I got curious about truck/trailer with exhaust brake. Being a Colo native, I drive big mtns quite and a bit and our truck exhaust brake will hold 13K trailer loaded on cruise control at 60 mph all the way. Topping two southern Colo mtns I had to bump the brakes a couple of times to maintain 60 or less as grade got up 8%. Typically DOT highway grades are max at 6%. Love that exhaust brake.

Apparently, some motorhome exhaust brakes also light up the brake lights. 2023 2500 HC pulling a 11,500 lb 5th wheel trailer and wondered if my camper brake lights are on when coming off the mountain using exhaust brake: I70 over the continental divide? Not a big deal either way, just curious after talking to motorhome guy. Thanks

While on key fob issue; I've been told while my 23 Silverado HD is parked in the garage it still talks to fob for updates etc and can/will run truck battery down. I ask because for first time ever after setting for 2 1/2 weeks my batteries were too low to start the truck. After, slow charged batteries and checked load and both batteries were still good and no issues since. To combat this I installed a trickle charger as truck won't be driven for over a month this time. Any thoughts or opinions? Thanks

johnnyquick; spot on. We pull 5th wheel camper 4 months of the year- pacific NW/Idaho, CO mtns and NW AR and stay in RV parks. As far as keeping it at home; average price in my neighborhood is $1 mill + and one way in and out; so, no issues there since I built in 1992 when I built on our 2+ acres. Thanks for great ideas.

No idea on theft of truck as it was never recovered. I had read info on stealing key fob codes. Don't know what I don't know.

Anybody have any reviews for faraday key fob pouches? Just read about another RVer that lost his new truck in a parking lot. I want one that is small and can easily be carried in pocket.

Anything new on this topic; just got back from pulling RV and now need to clean bugs out of radiator. Desperately need something for upcomg fall 5K mile trip pulling 5th wheel through the NE and down to Smithsonian.

2023 2500 High Country: are all the cameras & sensors in the bumper or are some in the grill? I need to install a bug screen over grill as most of my miles are pulling camper and lots of bugs and some potential damage to radiators. I've checked some sites: Weathertech doesn't make a grill bug "screen". Any suggestions? Jack

Selling my 70 gal fuel tank combo tool box that I used in my long bed; won't fit my new "std" bed. Near new condition-no dents or scratches= shiny alum diamond plate. Google RDS model #73851 for details. Totally enclosed and lockable; gauge on tank, 8 gpm pump, hose & nozzle included and fits about 1" below bed rail. DOT approved gas, avgas & diesel. Love these tanks-my third; the combo is great. Approx 40%+ below new= $1250 Located 27 NNW of Denver. We travel with 5th wheel quite a bit so might be able to deliver. PM me for pics or more info. Jack

Sorry, I didn't close this out. Dealer found the bed plug was not seated at plug; couldn't tell with a visual. Will do another practice tow after airbags are installed before first long trip (2000 miles) inMay.

2023 2500 High Country pulling a 2022 35' 5th wheel camper. Camper prepped for camera; meaning, a hole cut in back of camper with plug over it- remove plug, tap marker light wires and installed an Amazon $140 Chinese cheapo camera that has worked perfectly for last 3 RV trips (8K miles). We like the separate camera screen so we can glance at it any time to check ebikes on back or what's coming up behind us and keep truck screen for nav, radio and etc.

Traded 2016 long box Silverado for 2023 Silverado HC with 6 1/2' bed. Therefore, can't use near new RDS alum 70 gal fuel transfer tank (pump & nozzle complete)/combo tool box. This combo is totally concealed in locked lid. Also, B&W flip over ball/Companion 5th wheel were sidelined as new truck shorter bed and I need more space. Loved the hitch combo as I could remove two weight manageable pieces rather than one heavy unit when not towing. Taking up space in garage so both need to go. Located 27 NNW of Denver; but, traveling to AR late May and later in summer heading to Niagra Falls via I70 so delivery may be an option. Private message or respond to this for more info or pics. Jack

polished-no dents or marks

My RDS alum 70 gal fuel tank/tool box combo won't fit my new 23 std bed HC; tank/box is 31" deep and my wheel well has 23" to front of bed. Anybody looking for a near new condition unit. Bought this model as it sits 1/2" under bed rail so from the side you can't see it. Completely contained, no outside hoses or caps. Located near Denver. Jack 303-356-7767

Mechanic friend brought his 7 pin test light: bumper all works, box nothing. He looked underneath and all appears plugged in and normal. Dealer we bought from will inspect and resolve issue on the 20th. Then road test to confirm all-camper camera, truck cameras, brakes and especially suspension. May/probably need to install air bags. Had airbags installed on last four trucks but this 2022 5th wheel is lighter and new trucks seem heavier. Short road trip before longer camping trips will tell. Thanks for reply.

5th wheel in shop so yesterday was first time to hook up with our slightly used truck and bring camper home. Box 7 pin plug had no power and tried bumper 7 pin which worked fine. Brought it home and tested box 7 pin receiver again and no power. Scheduled for shop in two weeks but wondering if anybody else has seen this. BTW; brakes, all lights etc worked perfectly on bumper 7 pin. Glad trailer cord was long enough to reach bumper. Jack

Hey Nick, did you get any info re grill guard? Always added bug screens last 20 yrs as we were working in TX (grasshoppers and bugs trashed radiator); but, now retired and our 23 2500 HC is our first new truck since 16 so don't know about all the cameras and sensors.

Exactly, "back of glass to edge of panel". I would only fold upright against glass when opening tool box to fuel or get tools; so, no driving. Although, some of the videos I saw, they were driving with panel upright; but, didn't show the after pics. Thanks again everyone for info. Jack

2kflhr-my bad, failed to mention I'll be using a combo tool box/fuel tank so roller would be in conflict. Deal breaker; I use my hidden fuel tank and tool box a lot when we're touring 3-6 months per year. thanks again for info Jack

Great info, thanks. I'll check dimensions when I get my 5th wheel back from shop and see how everything fits. Thanks again Jack

2023 2500 High Country std bed. Any opinions on a "fold up type cover" that I can open to last fold and pull 5th wheel camper. Will have 33" from front of bed rail to hitch and I think I read somewhere cover folds are 30" so that would work. Brands? Thanks Jack

Meldridge73; did you get a resolution? Recently purchased same truck as your's but haven't pulled 5th wheel as it is still at dealer. Thanks

Anybody in the mountain west (Colorado & nearby states) wanting to trade their 18" tires/wheels for 20". We just got our 2023 Silverado 2500 High Country and being "old, fat & cripple" retired, we're more interested in more sidewall on the tires= supposedly better ride when empty and not pulling camper. Jack

I found a pretty serious debate on a Duramax forum. Both sides had good points and in the end; no firm answer- some do, some don't. I think I'll go with Weathertech high lip deflector. Probably also put on their mudflaps. Thanks for opinion.

2023 2500 with Duramax: does anybody have any proof or links that a bug deflector does not interrupt the airflow into the hood scoop? Have owned dozens of trucks in small construction business and put 50K miles per year and always installed bug screen and bug/debris deflectors on all new trucks first thing. Haven't bought a new truck since 2016 so this functional Duramax scoop is totally new to me. Most of our driving (now retired) will be towing our 5er on long trips. Thanks for any help. Jack