Looking at used Ford F-350 high miles

In general I think the 200,000 miles on a modern day diesel is no problem. My own '05 Chevy Duramax has 216,000 on it with no problems. We just ran 3,550 miles from VA to CO and back this summer.
However, I've had experience with 2 Ford 6.0 trucks at work: an '03 and an '06. Even when they weren't in the shop I still thought that my Chevy drove better, handled better, started quicker, and sounded quieter. My co-workers agreed on the numerous times my truck was pressed into service when the company's Fords were in the shop.

How big is the camper? If you just camp a few times a year then a gas job would be better, depending on weight. Otherwise, I have seen several 6.0 Fords with that many miles still on the road. I think most have had some repairs or even bullet proofing done by now. But you need to find out. There is a place in Goergia that knows Powersrokes very well. I believe his site is Powerstrokehelp.com. Others may correct that. I would look to see what he has for sale or take the truck to him if your able prior any purchase. Regardless a lot have been burned by that engine here as well as the 6.4 Ford. So expect a wide range of answers. You mentioned about dodge and Chevy, my thoughts are they are more expensive because of the 6.0 issues in the past. That being said I would not pay much for one, just my opinion. I have only used those engines at work and we have gone through lots of engines. But they are driven hard, so not normal use, but for the right price then it could be a good buy.

Apm10266 wrote:
I am looking at some used 05-07 Ford F 350 Duals, 6.0 diesel, with around 200,000 miles, just to pull my TT and assorted camping gear. We expect 6-7 trips per year, 100-300 miles trips. I am fully aware of the 6.0 problems but hey, if it's running good at 200 thousand the bugs have all been felt with is my thinking. These are in my price range and there are not many Dodge or GM trucks as Fords in my market. What say u ?

Funny you say that about the problems being addressed. My BIL called me a couple years ago and asked me the same question about a 2005 6.0 that had all the upgrades done. I told him the same thing you are thinking." If its got that many miles on it then it has surely been bulletproofed and should be a good truck." Well a about 3 months later he had to drop 5k in it. He now has 2 injectors and a couple glow plugs that need to be replaced. He just drives it 30 miles a day to work. Just sayin.