Big truck woes

txmerlin wrote:
Since this post has resurfaced, I thought I would take a moment and update.

I originally had an EcoBoost F-150 pulling a StarCraft 315RKS (36' 9" box + 2' for tongue). The F-150 had plenty of grunt and brake for the 10K pound trailer, but was blown around by large rigs on the highway.

I have just finished my 2nd month with my new F-350 long bed diesel. It is everything my little F-150 wasn't. Yes, I do still feel a little push when the big trucks go by, but NOTHING like what I felt before. And actually, fuel economy has improved. The best the F-150 got in town was 12-13 mpg and 13.5 on the highway with 9.5 with a trailer. The 3.73 rear end on it and the trailer package ensured that it was never going to be a stellar performer. The new F-350 is averaging 13 in town and 15 highway and came down to 11.5 with the trailer so that is very acceptable.

BUT the F-350 has so many things the F-150 did not, like REAL trailer mirrors :)

All in all, I think the upgrade TV was the way to go, now I need to get out on the road more and prove that it was the right decision.

Thanks for all the help.

Ken, Marlene
Scooter, Pippa & Velcro