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ferndaleflyer wrote:
Front looks like a Dodge to me
My thought also, however it looks like a RAM not a Dodge!ShinerBock wrote:
Me Again wrote:
Groover wrote:
I Now there need to work on putting max tow and max payload on the same truck so that you handle the tongue weight of the trailer.
They did, it is called a F250/F350!
The bad thing about that are the gas engine options if you only need to use the max payload or tow rating just a few times a year. It would suck to have to go from 17-18 mpg combined in a 3.5L Ecoboost to 12-14 mpg combined in a 7.3L all year round just to tow 10-11k a few times a year. If someone towed/hauled that amount of weight several times a year then I can see the need for a F250/350, but not for once or twice a year like many of the guys at my summer RV park do.
Per Fuelly a 2019 3.5EB F150 averages 15.32 mpg, while a 2019 6.2 F250 averages 11.37. If you drive 12,000 miles a year with gas at $2.50/gal, that's a difference of $680/yr or $56/mo. If that's a deal breaker pulling a camper around may not be a very wise hobby from a financial standpoint.- Front looks like a Dodge to me
- That front end rings of GM to my eyes. That's not a bad thing. That tailgate looks genuinely useful, especially with power plugs right next to it. I like the idea of easily clamping wood down for cutting. I use my tailgate that way all the time.
Agree with the sentiment about payload vs towing ability.
Looks like an awesome package to me! Me Again wrote:
Groover wrote:
I Now there need to work on putting max tow and max payload on the same truck so that you handle the tongue weight of the trailer.
They did, it is called a F250/F350!
The bad thing about that are the gas engine options if you only need to use the max payload or tow rating just a few times a year. It would suck to have to go from 17-18 mpg combined in a 3.5L Ecoboost to 12-14 mpg combined in a 7.3L all year round just to tow 10-11k a few times a year. If someone towed/hauled that amount of weight several times a year then I can see the need for a F250/350, but not for once or twice a year like many of the guys at my summer RV park do.- I have bought several new Ford trucks in the past. I doubt if I will ever do that again. I still like them but they are just too expensive. They last though, so a used one is fine. I am still driving a 2002 7.3 liter diesel which is the best vehicle I have ever had.
Groover wrote:
I Now there need to work on putting max tow and max payload on the same truck so that you handle the tongue weight of the trailer.
They did, it is called a F250/F350!- I am still looking for air suspension. At least factory level ride for the rear.
I like the hybrid with generator option but hope that it doesn't take away from rated tow capacity. They mention 12k for the hybrid but the current truck can be configured for 13.2k. Now there need to work on putting max tow and max payload on the same truck so that you handle the tongue weight of the trailer. - 7.2 KW Generator??? !!!
Freaking AWESOME - Figured it out.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/PowerFit-30-Amp-240-Volt-to-30-Amp-RV-Outlet-Adapter-PF923055/203213234
Only $12 for the necessary adapter. I’ve got the cash available for that. Now I’ll have to start saving for the truck!
