I'm in the market for a new truck and am looking at the 2500HD diesel (new body style). Anyhow, I'm not able to find a truck configured exactly the way I want but have found a couple that come close. I'm interested in the Z71 Off-Road Package (Z71 suspension, HD locking rear diff, and skid plate package) but did find a truck with the HD locking rear diff and the skid plate package but the stock heavy duty suspension. So the question is what is in the Z71 suspension kit that isn't in the heavy duty/trailering suspension? It looks to be a difference in shocks and something called a bounce jumpers. I'm wondering if I go with the stock and don't like it if I can add the parts later or if it's more extensive than that.
I'm considering towing a 5th wheel and boat (maybe) but know that I'll be towing a small RV trailer (w/ a more rugged suspension) for extended fly fishing trips in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming.
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I'm in the market for a new truck and am looking at the 2500HD diesel (new body style). Anyhow, I'm not able to find a truck configured exactly the way I want but have found a couple that come close. I'm interested in the Z71 Off-Road Package (Z71 suspension, HD locking rear diff, and skid plate package) but did find a truck with the HD locking rear diff and the skid plate package but the stock heavy duty suspension. So the question is what is in the Z71 suspension kit that isn't in the heavy duty/trailering suspension? It looks to be a difference in shocks and something called a bounce jumpers. I'm wondering if I go with the stock and don't like it if I can add the parts later or if it's more extensive than that.
I'm considering towing a 5th wheel and boat (maybe) but know that I'll be towing a small RV trailer (w/ a more rugged suspension) for extended fly fishing trips in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming.
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