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Zigpep's avatar
Zigpep
Explorer
Oct 04, 2017

Finding the truck, where to search?

Hello, we hopefully have decided on the model and year range of the truck we want to tow our fifth wheel. We are looking at Ford F-250 super duty diesel 2008 or newer. We would love to find one already set up to tow a fifth wheel but having a hard time. We have called RV dealers, looked on auto trader, Craigslist and rvt.com, and RV trader.com. No real luck. Wondered it there was a website out there that I am missing? We are currently in CA but don’t mind traveling for the right truck.
Thanks zigpep
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  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Oct 04, 2017
    donn0128 wrote:
    Ford 6.0s and 6.4s were not very good. Had lots of problems and poor fuel economy especially the 6.4s. That is the biggest reason their prices are so cheap. Not sure why your insistant on Fords, when any of them will tow great. Dodges are probably the lowest cost, the I6 Cummins is a tried and proven work horse capable of 500K miles before overhaul.

    I agree stating with the 2008 model year is a Fundamental mistake if buying a used diesel truck
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 04, 2017
    Ford 6.0s and 6.4s were not very good. Had lots of problems and poor fuel economy especially the 6.4s. That is the biggest reason their prices are so cheap. Not sure why your insistant on Fords, when any of them will tow great. Dodges are probably the lowest cost, the I6 Cummins is a tried and proven work horse capable of 500K miles before overhaul.
  • Durb's avatar
    Durb
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2017
    After I bought my truck I was on Craigslist looking for 5ers. There were many ads with people selling both truck and trailer or willing to sell individually. Some of the individual truck prices looked like really good deals and are obviously set up for towing. Food for thought.
  • wowens79's avatar
    wowens79
    Explorer III
    Oct 04, 2017
    I've been looking and reading up on diesels, and I have ruled out the 6.4 and 6.0. If the newer 6.7's are out of the price range, I'd look at the GM, and Rams.
  • Zigpep's avatar
    Zigpep
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2017
    Thanks for advice. After even more research today we have decided on the 350. Would love to get the 6.7 but the 2011 and newer probably out of our 25000 price range unleash we get really lucky
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2017
    I found ours on Cars.com and had to drive to Atlanta to get it, a four hour round trip. Broaden your search area and be patient but ready to jump when the right one comes along.

    My two cents forgo a 250 for a 350 and if you truelly want a Ford find one with the 6.7 PSD.

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