New 2016 F350 (Follow-Up Thread)
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a thread asking about "must have" options for a Ford F250/F350. For whatever reason, the thread has been deleted and the information contained within it has been lost. That's a shame, really, because it contained some useful info that I needed to reference and continue on with the discussion. But I digress...
I ended up purchasing a 2016 F350 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Long Bed with the 6.7L Power Stroke in the Lariat trim level. The truck has the following options:
LT275/70R18E OWL All Terrain tires
3.55 Electronic Locking Axle
Chrome Package
FX4 Off Road Package
Navigation System
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heater
Engine Block Heater
Camper Package
Snow Plow Package
Roof Clearance Lights
Upfitter Switches
Tailgate Step
Lariat Interior Package
Bodyside Protection Moldings
The two options I wanted but did not get are the heated rear seats and the factory 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package.
So far, we love the truck. It rides well, is as luxurious as I could possibly want, and has a CCC of 3275 lbs. I am ready for camping season to begin! Well, almost ready...
I have a few questions I'm hoping you guys might be able to help with. In my last thread, I received some very thoughtful, very helpful replies that I never got to utilize or even say "thank you" for. So, here's what I'm dealing with now:
1. Our current travel trailer is relatively small with a 19ft. box and a GVWR of 3,500 lbs. and a tongue weight of roughly 420 lbs last I checked. It was previously towed with a 2013 Honda Pilot utilizing an Equal-I-zer hitch. Since the camper is so far below the towing and cargo capacities of my new truck, can I get by with just a regular drop hitch? Further, any recommendations as to a quality hitch? The F350 sits substantially higher than the pilot, and I'm completely lost as to which direction I should go regarding a new hitch. I know our current camper won't "push around" the new truck :)
2. In my last thread, someone stated that I didn't need the factory 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package because there are aftermarket solutions. Can anyone elaborate or this? This was one of my must have options, but I let it go because everything else was right with this truck. I prefer quality and clean over the cheapest possible solution. Any pros/cons to an aftermarket setup? Can the factory package be added after purchase?
3. I NEED MUDFLAPS! Preferably, I would like some no-drill mudflaps, but I really don't know which way to go, even after doing some research. How hard is it to install mudflaps that require drilling? And why do I read so much about needing brackets? Yes, mudflaps apparently confuse me, much to my dismay.
I thank you in advance for any input. All I have to offer is a measly and crummy pic of the new truck:
Oh, I originally planned on the standard bed. That's what we test drove and what I thought I ordered via dealer trade. When the truck showed up, it was the long bed variant, much to the surprise of my wife and I and our salesman. I had to stop signing papers and drive the truck back to my house in order to make sure it would fit in the driveway. Obviously, it did, and I love the long bed and large fuel tank. It all worked out better than I expected.
I ended up purchasing a 2016 F350 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Long Bed with the 6.7L Power Stroke in the Lariat trim level. The truck has the following options:
LT275/70R18E OWL All Terrain tires
3.55 Electronic Locking Axle
Chrome Package
FX4 Off Road Package
Navigation System
Rapid Heat Supplemental Heater
Engine Block Heater
Camper Package
Snow Plow Package
Roof Clearance Lights
Upfitter Switches
Tailgate Step
Lariat Interior Package
Bodyside Protection Moldings
The two options I wanted but did not get are the heated rear seats and the factory 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package.
So far, we love the truck. It rides well, is as luxurious as I could possibly want, and has a CCC of 3275 lbs. I am ready for camping season to begin! Well, almost ready...
I have a few questions I'm hoping you guys might be able to help with. In my last thread, I received some very thoughtful, very helpful replies that I never got to utilize or even say "thank you" for. So, here's what I'm dealing with now:
1. Our current travel trailer is relatively small with a 19ft. box and a GVWR of 3,500 lbs. and a tongue weight of roughly 420 lbs last I checked. It was previously towed with a 2013 Honda Pilot utilizing an Equal-I-zer hitch. Since the camper is so far below the towing and cargo capacities of my new truck, can I get by with just a regular drop hitch? Further, any recommendations as to a quality hitch? The F350 sits substantially higher than the pilot, and I'm completely lost as to which direction I should go regarding a new hitch. I know our current camper won't "push around" the new truck :)
2. In my last thread, someone stated that I didn't need the factory 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package because there are aftermarket solutions. Can anyone elaborate or this? This was one of my must have options, but I let it go because everything else was right with this truck. I prefer quality and clean over the cheapest possible solution. Any pros/cons to an aftermarket setup? Can the factory package be added after purchase?
3. I NEED MUDFLAPS! Preferably, I would like some no-drill mudflaps, but I really don't know which way to go, even after doing some research. How hard is it to install mudflaps that require drilling? And why do I read so much about needing brackets? Yes, mudflaps apparently confuse me, much to my dismay.
I thank you in advance for any input. All I have to offer is a measly and crummy pic of the new truck:
Oh, I originally planned on the standard bed. That's what we test drove and what I thought I ordered via dealer trade. When the truck showed up, it was the long bed variant, much to the surprise of my wife and I and our salesman. I had to stop signing papers and drive the truck back to my house in order to make sure it would fit in the driveway. Obviously, it did, and I love the long bed and large fuel tank. It all worked out better than I expected.
