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Don't worry about lifting the box, it's made to come off easy for access. The R&D instructions will have you remove the bracket and lift the box off entirely. I think it's one screw and then a latch to free with a screwdriver. Takes about 5-10 minutes including the bracket. I also bought another black box from R&D that unlocks the doors when you put the trans in park. Maybe they offer this as a programming option on the new trucks but they didn't in 2000. I got tired of slamming into the door when I wanted to jump out for something. The box wires under the dash, costs about $30, and works flawlessly. |
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Thanks all for the great posts on the aux. battery factory option! This option was on my list when I ordered my 2001 GMC 2500LD. After questioning my dealer about how it worked, decided against it. (Dealer actually described it correctly it turns out). With the knowledgeable input by the group here, this topic represents the best of what this site has to offer. Great job! Tom |
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Glad you were able to get some useful information from us. I found Edmunds to be invaluable in 99 when the new style truck was coming out because the dealers knew nothing and I was hungry for information. I was thrilled to find this forum and talk with real owners. If you want to add the aux battery to your truck as I did, I have a list of factory part numbers on my site. You probably know this if you've been reading along. |
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If its monday,we must be in Nebraska at my brother's house. Expect to pass through your area tomorrow. We found a really nice camping area in Wyoming. Called Natural Bridge (County) Park), just off I-25 between Douglass and Caspar. A nice river runs through the canyon, under a 90' natural bridge. Very clean, neat and FREE!! We will stop on our way back. The only problem is the gates are closed from 8-8. So we have to sleep in that day! Later, Mike |
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I looked up GM production holds on wheels.com, and the TP2 Aux battery IS on hold "until further notice" for the Silv 2500 & 2500HD. I had planned on getting that option for the HD I am just about to order (to pull a travel trailer I plan to buy). Seems I won't miss a lot. Thanks for you and the others distributing so much info that you worked hard to get. The PY0 polished alum wheels are also on hold for the LS models (with the 1SB option package) - another option I had, and one that means more to me. BTW - I read your early June posts on the "Introduce Yourself" page. What do you do for a living? I'm curious about the nuclear-related trip you had to make to upstate NY back then. I'm a reactor engineer/core designer on the TX Gulf Coast. Mike |
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Almost all travel trailers have batteries, no need for the underhood spare. We have two 6V golf cart batteries on our travel trailer, 220 amp-hour capacity for less than $100. Truck recharges them automatically.... I'd only want the extra underhood battery for one reason, if I had a slide in camper without a battery.... Then, I'd want a deep cycle. |
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| We will be leaving either Thursday or Friday for 5 to 8 days (or when the money runs out.) Going to the Cherokee Indian Reservation in the Mountains of NC for a few days of trout fishing and gambling in the Casino. Then we will go to the mountains of Tennessee for a few days. Fishing for me--shopping for the wife. Should drive about 12 to 1500 miles this trip. This will probably be the last long trip this year. Wife has to start back teaching when we get back. YUK!!! | |
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The trailers we are looking at do have their own batteries. Adding the extra truck battery was just a low cost option. It's the Nuclear Engineer in me, I like defense in depth... I also like to keep my options open. Did I mention it didn't cost much in the option list? Living in South Texas, I've fried some batteries in the heat. A spare for the truck also seems handy. I'll look at using the golf cart batteries on the trailer, though. Thanks! Mike |
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MikeW - So it is on Hold as the Silv. Planner told me. It is a nice option as a spare even as markbuck says you can do without it but when we camp in wilderness areas usually feel you just can't have toooo much battery and when we (& Gm) get it hooked up correctly as Vince & MikeL have, you will not run down your starter battery. I would think it shouldn't take Gm that long to get the wiring harness modification and instructions to the dealers. My dealer has offered to do mine and i've given him all the instructions from Vince etc and he is really planning to do it right. (I have no problem doing it myself as Vince did but my dealer guy has taken a real interest in it now) I know he even appreciated all the information from here because he didn't know anything when i had OnStar get him on line that day. I'm a design engineer for Fisher Controls Co. I have designed Presurizer Spray Valves for Westinghouse PWR's and been in containment different places around the world. Also designed the 20" and 24" Recirc. flow control valve for GE's BWR's which was what the NY (Nigra Mohawk NineMile Point) deal was about. Yours sound more interesting (  Vince - Mike called late today, arrived at his dad's yesterday i think. Will get together with him and his wife tomorrow MAIDRITE!!!! Loren 75v |
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| Now I know who to blame for the specs I had to learn while I was in the Navy. I am an ex Nuke, spent 2 years in school and 4 years on Subs. I can relate to being over protective on everything,there is redundancy on all critical equipment. | |
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