New Ford F-250 Lariat

BillandCarole wrote:
Hi Everyone
I’m in the process of buying/ordering a new F250 Turbo Diesel Lariat Crew Cab. It will primarily be used for towing our 30 ft., 8K lbs 5th whl. The 8K figure is scale weight as it rolls down the road with a 10K gross, 1900 lb pin wt. Occasionally I have to do this alone which I find challenging, particularly the backing up. I am seeking the best possible combination of features to tow with. I am trying to contain costs (what a joke at Ford) as the base price explodes as you add towing features. My current ideas include:

Tow Technology Bundle
Blind Spot Information System
Adaptive Steering
Adaptive Cruise Control
5th Wheel Package
Rear CHMSL Camera
Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
Customer Placed Camera System
Lariat Ultimate Package
Spray in bed Liner (order or Aftermarket?)
Power running Boards (my wife is short)

Chrome package???
Suggestions and Comments are Welcomed
Regards and Thanks
Bill

I got the chrome package because it includes the regular side steps, and I don't like painted mirrors (bugs kill the paint too quickly). Personally I didn't want powered steps, just didn't see the point, and don't want the unnecessary motors/weight. I decided not to do the factory bed liner because it will delay the delivery a bit (accessories are done on the factory site, but in a separate building.)
I also got the Bind spot system, adaptive cruise, Ultimate trailer tow system, Ultimate Lariat pkg., customer placed camera, which I haven't installed yet. All of these I recommend, they work as advertised. We also opted for the FX4.
Your other options didn't apply to my situation, as we are bumper pull, so had no need for the 5th wheel prep.

We got the F250 with the Gas motor to save 9 grand, so our payload is noticeably higher than Diesel 250's. I may eventually want to load a golf cart in the bed while towing.
Other options I got which won't apply to you are the dual battery set up and 4.30 gearing.