7.3L Ford Diesel
I friend of mine has a 2003 F-250 with the 7.3L Diesel for sale that I am going to look at tomorrow. It has 75,000 miles on it, and I know it has had meticulous care (he is a retired heavy diesel mech...
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jerem0621 wrote:
Why is speed the only factor required for "doing it well?"
I'm much more concerned about how the chassis handles the load than how fast it can pull the hill. Silly nonsense this infatuation about speed. Towing is towing..racing is racing...right hand lanes were designed for slower moving vehicles.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
No point in getting in a hurry. I set the cruise on 65 while towing my TT and only go higher for those pesky situations when you need to. I'm a young fellow, so yes, I like speed. My '96 7.3 can pull a TT at whatever speed I desire. However, I'm happy cruising at 65, knowing that my fuel usage is reasonable, and I stand a less chance of trailer tire or bearing problems. The campground isn't going anywhere. If you want to get there earlier, leave earlier.
