Modding an F-350 up or an F-550 down for TC
Given that you can get the same engine in an F-350 and F-550, which do you think would be better - beefing up the suspension and brakes on an F-350 so you don't need a custom bed, or buying an F-550 a...
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For the size camper you're considering I would definitely go with a C&C and a flatbed. It will take a LOT of beefing up to get a 4 x 4 F350 to be able to handle a huge multi-slide TC with passenger, water, and gear. I would get a C&C with an 84" cab to axle dimension instead of the 60". This will put the rear axle farther under the back of the camper. It will also transfer some more weight to the front axle. This will improve the balance and ride of the rig. With the longer frame your hitch will be closer to the rear of the camper which will make it easier to tow a boat or other trailer behind you. Your departure angle should be much better which will help off road. Of course, you will be more prone to being high centered.
Also, the flatbed will allow you to add boxes to gain lots of storage.
If you are sold on the Fords that's fine. Many people aren't aware that Dodge also makes some excellent 4 and 5 series C&C trucks. They advertise a tighter turning radius and larger fuel tanks than Ford. I have personally been dreaming about a Dodge 4500 with a flat bed to replace my poor overloaded Chevy dually some day.
Also, the flatbed will allow you to add boxes to gain lots of storage.
If you are sold on the Fords that's fine. Many people aren't aware that Dodge also makes some excellent 4 and 5 series C&C trucks. They advertise a tighter turning radius and larger fuel tanks than Ford. I have personally been dreaming about a Dodge 4500 with a flat bed to replace my poor overloaded Chevy dually some day.
