My former gas '05 F250 just did not pull as well as I wanted. It would have been just fine back in the flatlands of Kansas when we purchased it, but out here in the hills of NC the 5.4L engine just didn't have the stuff. So over the weekend we bought a 2015 F250 diesel. This is the first diesel that I've ever owned. The '05 only got 15 MPG when not towing and that was on a good day. For the 400+ mile trip back from the dealer we got 19 MPG, so I'm eager to see what we'll get towing.

Having previously towed for four summers with a 2013 F250 with the 6.7 I can say that you'll enjoy that drivetrain a bunch, takes the stress out of climbing and going down hills.

alexleblanc wrote:Having previously towed for four summers with a 2013 F250 with the 6.7 I can say that you'll enjoy that drivetrain a bunch, takes the stress out of climbing and going down hills.There was a lot of stress on the few trips we've made so far, especially going down hill.

You'll love your new diesel. Now towing is a joy. Good luck.

enjoy the new truck! you will like towing with it and driving is fun too-

1st long trip w/ our truck in sig 2 years ago, we ended up in Asheville and had to go north to pick up I-81. Had 5 people in cab, 5er and both engine/engine brake worked GREAT. Maintained speeds going up/down hills, albeit maybe not at set hiway speed uphill, but nonetheless cruised effortlessly uphill. Congrats on your new ride and enjoy the smile.

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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 05, 2017
Those 6.7's are great trucks, congrats!
diftw
Explorer
Jul 05, 2017
We've been really happy with our Ford diesel. Have had it a little over 2 years and have towed approximately 10,000 miles with it so far. Congratulations with your purchase.
Hannibal
Explorer
Jul 04, 2017
Congrats on the new truck! Wishing you many years and miles of happy travels with it! Where's the pics?
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 04, 2017
Welcome to the "Dark Side"!
I went from a 89 F250 with. 460 to a 2001 Ram with a 360 AKA as a 5.9 CTD, less HP, but waaay more torque and a much better towing experience!
spoon059
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2017
Nice upgrade! I'm sure you will be super pleased with the new truck!
B92F
Explorer
Jul 04, 2017
Dave H M wrote:
Well you did not consider giving the new generation 6.2 gasser a try, but that is ok.

I am one happy camper and switched from the 7.3 to the 6.2 gasser.

However it seems that the diesel folks have a much louder horn to toot. :B

I did consider staying with a gasser. What tipped me to the diesel side was I'm hoping to retire next year and either go fulltime or at least do longer trips, and hopefully this is the last truck I'll have to buy.

The horn on this thing isn't all that loud. May have to look into air horns.:p
Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2017
Well you did not consider giving the new generation 6.2 gasser a try, but that is ok.

I am one happy camper and switched from the 7.3 to the 6.2 gasser.

However it seems that the diesel folks have a much louder horn to toot. :B
rowekmr
Explorer
Jul 04, 2017
Congrats! I also towed with a 2015 F250 for a year and it really impressed me. I towed from 19' to 5th wheels with no issues.
naturist
Nomad
Jul 04, 2017
Welcome to the diesel side. It may take you a little bit to learn the tricks required of a diesel jockey to get the best performance and mileage out of that engine, but you are going to love it.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jul 04, 2017
Be prepared to be impressed...

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