bowtechjoe

Thanks for all the opinions. Have not decided one way or the other. I see both sides of the argument. As of right now leaning toward keeping what I have as long as no more issues pop up and can get this dang window to quit leaking.

No reason other than I can get a 22 with the LM2 a little cheaper from what I’ve seen

Well I’m at 60K on my 5.3 which is the end of the powertrain warranty. I drive a lot of miles back and forth to work and vacations throughout the year. The price of the 3.0 is the same or cheaper than another 5.3 plus it’s a 100K warranty and better fuel mileage. Just looking if those differences and the added maintenance on the 3.0 are worth it.

Thanks for the reply. The refresh is very nice also. Apparently no one else has an opinion if the difference in mpg and maintenance is worth it. Lol.

I currently have a 20 trail boss 5.3 with 60K miles. No issues other than rear window leak. I’ve been contemplating an upgrade. Looking at the 22 RST with the 3.0 baby duramax. I drive about 1600 miles a month about 70/30 highway/country back roads fields etc. I currently get about 19 mpg highway with the trail boss. Just curious of everyone’s opinion if it’s worth it to upgrade to the small diesel over what I have? I know diesel is more $ where I’m located and the added cost of maintenance on the diesel but for those who may have upgraded was it worth it? Thanks in advance for the responses.

i am able to transmit much farther than i can receive now. I have had antenna checked and it was good. just really aggravating. going to try and hook everything up in a buddies truck this week and see how it does. That way i will see if it is something with the truck

i have no difference when truck is on or off thats what gets me. Its just like my reception was cut in half for some reason.

i know this thread is old but i have a question i hope someone can answer. Did anyone notice a difference in reception when they upgraded to this model? I removed my icom radio and antenna from my 17' Silverado that worked flawless and installed on my 20' in the same fashion. I have noticed that my reception is horrible with this truck? anyone experience this or am I on my own? Really sucks. Just baffles me it would be that much of a difference.