LosAngeles wrote:
? for F 250 owners - options mods etc on custom ordered 2019 or 2020
Hi all
Considering buying a custom ordered Ford F-250. Gasser for sure.
Advantages are:
with Super Crew I can still get an 8’ bed. Better for an 8’ custom built ATC Cougar camper. The camper would stay on 99% of the time.
QUESTIONS:
-> The F-250 only seems to come with 3 seats up front, in sort of a bench. I would much rather have an armrest with tons of storage below. Is this somehow possible without major surgery?
Does that front center seat somehow fold down to make a nice armrest with storage?
========== I am surprised you can't order separate seats. I haven't seen a front bench seat for many years in a pickup truck. My 2008 F250 has separate seats with a drink holder / console in between.
-> If I am able to close the tailgate with the F250 with the ATC - would i just keep it off all the time, anyway?
I’d have to relocate the backup camera to the license plate. Any recommended backup cameras that would have the right harness, so plug and play in place of the tailgate one?
If I get 4x4 and FX4 off road package… it then comes with the 3.73 Electronic Locking Axle. Is this ok? No heavy off roading.
=========== Things may have changed, but I always thought the FX4 "Off Road" package was less than ideal for towing or hauling, due to the suspension. Better to just get the "towing" package for the truck.
-> I’d get the 9,900 GVWR package. Any disadvantages? Does not cost much to add. :-)
============ Almost always better to go heavier... as you say, does not cost that much and only "disadvantage" might be a stiffer ride quality.
-> Do i want to get the $95 LED Roof Marker / Clearance Lamps? Only for looks. (not spending any other $ on ‘looks’ items.
============ Usually things like the roof marker lights come in a package that may include other things you want, so read the details carefully.
->Do I want to spend an extra $210 to get Medium Duty Battery?
============ I always like heavier duty batteries.
->Do I want to spend an extra $405 for power sliding window? Seems to be the only rear sliding window available. I can’t imagine a reason to have it… unless somehow want to reach into cab to grab something on the middle of rear seat. It looks way too small to squeeze thru, in case of weird emergency (need to drive off)
============= As other posters say, may not be worth it. I've opened the back window of my truck maybe 6 times in 10 years. Maybe.
-> If I get 4x4 and FX4 off road package… it then comes with the LT245/75Rx17E BSW A/T tires. How are these for FSR and desert washes?
============= Need more experienced than me 4x4'ers opinion.
-> To add cruise control then I have to also add the XL Value package for $1,000. What a rip off. :-( Any workarounds?
The person who I will order it thru has Fleet ordering abilities… perhaps cruise control can be ordered on it’s own, without the $1,000 XL Value package. :-/
Only good thing is the single CD/MP3 player is included with that.
Anyone know if Bluetooth phone integration comes with that? I would hope so! :-/
============= I use my cruise control all the time, so it is very much worth it to me. Many "dealer installed" options I've seen look pretty cheap, and have broken down on me.
-> To get Sync 3 (Apple Car Play) is a $1,715 package. Ouch. Bummer. I’ll have to sleep on it. I do really like Apple Car Play.
============= I don't really know about the "sync" systems.
============= Have you reviewed all the "option packages" available? Many times ordering options individually will cost more than getting a "package" with those options, even if it comes with options you are not interested in. Also, think about not closing your mind to "off the lot" trucks that dealers already have, you might be able to get a great deal on something sitting there as opposed to custom ordering a truck.
============= Some options I never thought I'd love, but now always want to have...
Power side mirrors. My mirrors power adjust, power extend and retract, power fold, and will de-ice (or de-fog) in the winter with a touch of a button. I love them!
Extra "upfitter" switches on the dash board. My off-the-lot truck came with 4 extra switches built into the dashboard, with marked wires under the dashboard to make connections easy. I've added extra lights to the truck, and the built-in switches work great.
Heated seats... I don't like them (I think they feel weird, lol), but my wife loves them. She has them on her car and swears she will never buy another car again without them. Something to think about that your wife might love.
What I don't have but wish I did - the tailgate step that folds out and down from inside the tailgate, which I think Ford still offers. People I've talked to who have them love them.
Thanks for any and all thoughts!
L.A.
