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Old 09-28-2021, 10:03 PM
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Question GM8100 & Allison experience ?

I’m looking at a 07 Kodiak 5500 with 8100 GM & Allison driveline. Normally I’d prefer a diesel but the price is attractive. It has under 50k miles and was garaged and used exclusively for pulling a horse trailer to shoes. Is this a good power train and is it powerful enough to handle a 5th wheel camper through hills ?
No, the gas mileage isn’t a concern, it won’t be a daily driver. Just a toy hauler for vacations and hauling my off road toys.

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