2019 Ford F450 options for camper use
I'm preparing to order a 19 F450 Lariat Diesel with pick-up bed to replace my 07 F350 for hauling 1160 Eagle Cap. I'm trying to confirm which option packages to add to the F450 that will work with my ...
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Thanks for the helpful advice. I went ahead and purchased 19 F450 Silver Lariat. Truck was ordered on 12/23 and received on 3/8/19. I chose not to purchase adaptive cruise or rear heated seats but did get all other options. I chose to go with the upgraded front camper/plow option.
In order to get my Eagle Cap 1160 to safely clear cab antenna I put 3/4” horse stall mat and 1/2” plywood into bed. EC stated only 3/4 mat needed, not the case for me I had to also add the plywood.
For camper tie downs I went with TL Talons which are made from aluminum and stainless steel. I was tired of the rust on my old TL steel tie downs and hope the Talons will solve the rust issue.
On the topic of rust, the primary reason I traded in my F350 that only had 56,000 miles was due to rust so I’m going to try to keep the new truck as protected from rust as possible. When new truck was delivered it already had some surface rust on rear end and other undercarriage areas. I removed all surface rust then primed and painted black with tractor paint (3 coats). I then sprayed undercarriage with Woolwax. I will now watch to see if this rust protect plan works.
Unfortunately new F450 with camper on is too tall to fit into my RV garage. Next step enlarging door opening to 13’ and changing to steel roll up door. Getting truck was happy day, finding out it would not fit into garage not so happy day..... Yes we did measure garage and used Ford on-line specs to try and determine if new truck would fit, end result is Ford specs are not exact and the slope of my driveway cause new truck not to fit.
So far driving truck with camper on is huge difference for the better compared to my 07 F350. I have only added TL upper stable loads to F450 may still add air bags. New truck is quieter, more stable, turns substantially tighter and has more power.
Next truck project is determining best plan to add camera to rear of camper utilizing the truck tailgate wiring when tailgate removed.
Thanks for the helpful advice. I went ahead and purchased 19 F450 Silver Lariat. Truck was ordered on 12/23 and received on 3/8/19. I chose not to purchase adaptive cruise or rear heated seats but did get all other options. I chose to go with the upgraded front camper/plow option.
In order to get my Eagle Cap 1160 to safely clear cab antenna I put 3/4” horse stall mat and 1/2” plywood into bed. EC stated only 3/4 mat needed, not the case for me I had to also add the plywood.
For camper tie downs I went with TL Talons which are made from aluminum and stainless steel. I was tired of the rust on my old TL steel tie downs and hope the Talons will solve the rust issue.
On the topic of rust, the primary reason I traded in my F350 that only had 56,000 miles was due to rust so I’m going to try to keep the new truck as protected from rust as possible. When new truck was delivered it already had some surface rust on rear end and other undercarriage areas. I removed all surface rust then primed and painted black with tractor paint (3 coats). I then sprayed undercarriage with Woolwax. I will now watch to see if this rust protect plan works.
Unfortunately new F450 with camper on is too tall to fit into my RV garage. Next step enlarging door opening to 13’ and changing to steel roll up door. Getting truck was happy day, finding out it would not fit into garage not so happy day..... Yes we did measure garage and used Ford on-line specs to try and determine if new truck would fit, end result is Ford specs are not exact and the slope of my driveway cause new truck not to fit.
So far driving truck with camper on is huge difference for the better compared to my 07 F350. I have only added TL upper stable loads to F450 may still add air bags. New truck is quieter, more stable, turns substantially tighter and has more power.
Next truck project is determining best plan to add camera to rear of camper utilizing the truck tailgate wiring when tailgate removed.
