2011 f250 screw lariat fx4 6.7psd... 98kmiles

Cummins12V98 wrote:

grampscamper wrote:
I owned a 2011 Ford F250 with the 6.7 diesel. I had numerous problems with mine. It was an early build. Many of the 2011's were trouble free but not mine. Turbo oil leak, DEF pump failure, starter replaced, batteries replaced & intermittent electrical problems.
I traded mine in on my current 2013. No issues with it so far. A friend wanted to buy my truck when I traded it. I talked him out of it. It is a first year build for the 6.7. I would walk away. They're very expensive to repair if you have any major issues.

By the looks of your TV and RV connected in your profile a 350 would have been the way to go.

Yes. You may be correct. Bought the truck first. The truck has the camper package & 5th wheel prep package. It has 350 rear springs and stabilizer. Seems to handle the load well. Weighed combination loaded for a long trip. It is at my axle ratings but not over. Next truck will be a 350.

The only way I'd buy a late model diesel is new with it's 100k mile warranty intact and keep it bone stock, maintained by the book preferably by the dealer. No gimmicks, no unapproved additives and no aftermarket condensation prone fuel tanks.

bigcitypopo wrote:
Thanks Gents...

I'm gonna pass. They are trying to make the deal sweet. I think I want to order a shortbox 350...

thanks again,

Ben

Great decision. If you are going to go with the Ford I think it would be wise go with the "upgraded" 2015 6.7L diesel, even though it has not been out long enough yet to be proven.

grampscamper wrote:
I owned a 2011 Ford F250 with the 6.7 diesel. I had numerous problems with mine. It was an early build. Many of the 2011's were trouble free but not mine. Turbo oil leak, DEF pump failure, starter replaced, batteries replaced & intermittent electrical problems.
I traded mine in on my current 2013. No issues with it so far. A friend wanted to buy my truck when I traded it. I talked him out of it. It is a first year build for the 6.7. I would walk away. They're very expensive to repair if you have any major issues.

By the looks of your TV and RV connected in your profile a 350 would have been the way to go.

Not enough payload IMO, the shortfall of many 3/4 diesels

Thanks Gents...

I'm gonna pass. They are trying to make the deal sweet. I think I want to order a shortbox 350...

thanks again,

Ben

The F250 has rather soft rear springs but you can add a leaf or air bags to pretty much make it a 350.

gmcsmoke wrote:
2,000 pound payload? you might as well keep your 150.

Agreed. A lot of 5th wheel pin weights are over 2000#. Add in the weight of the 5er hitch, driver, passengers and you're over.

I haven't seen a 250 diesel with over 2250# payload. Might get there with a 4x2, Regular Cab or maybe the Chevy Duramax 2500s are better. The RAM Cummins 2500s I've seen are seem worse. Those diesels are heavy.

For the big diesels and fifth wheel towing, a 350/3500 makes more sense.

^^^ agreed. Find an F350.

2,000 pound payload? you might as well keep your 150.