Older 7.3 diesel owners F350 - need advice
We have a beautiful 2000 F350 DRW 7.3 crew cab with 104K on it. We just upgraded a bit to a 2010 Designer. We know the truck did a bit of a squat with our previous jayco but not really an issue. Thi...
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If the new trailer drops the rear too much you can always add air bags. There are several good brands now. I have Air Lift and really like them, but the Firestone have a good reputation too. I added the on-board air compressor a few years after buying them and wish I'd had them to begin with as you can adjust the lift/ride when the road conditions change without having to get out or stop.
I have made many mods to my truck, a few of which I feel are really good additions without being too expensive. One was a B&M transmission pan. It increases the amount of fluid capacity and really reduces the temperature under load. Definately have a tranny temp. gage. The same with the differential cover. I added a Mag-hytec differential cover. They have a few nice features, including a dipstick for checking fluid levers, a bottom drain, and install plug for a temp. sensor, increased capacity and fins to aid cooling.
Incidentally, the rear differential on the SRW F250/350 is usually the Sterling 10.25/10.5. The Dana 80 usually comes with the DRW. Ford wants all of us to believe that differential fluid is a lifetime product. It is synthetic, but is only 'Lifetime' if you don't keep the truck very long. It too needs to be replaced periodically, especially when you tow alot.
I only have 180K on my truck, but about a third of that was towing my 11,000lb trailer. The Ford is a great tow vehicle and the 2000 is about as dependable as a truck gets.
I have made many mods to my truck, a few of which I feel are really good additions without being too expensive. One was a B&M transmission pan. It increases the amount of fluid capacity and really reduces the temperature under load. Definately have a tranny temp. gage. The same with the differential cover. I added a Mag-hytec differential cover. They have a few nice features, including a dipstick for checking fluid levers, a bottom drain, and install plug for a temp. sensor, increased capacity and fins to aid cooling.
Incidentally, the rear differential on the SRW F250/350 is usually the Sterling 10.25/10.5. The Dana 80 usually comes with the DRW. Ford wants all of us to believe that differential fluid is a lifetime product. It is synthetic, but is only 'Lifetime' if you don't keep the truck very long. It too needs to be replaced periodically, especially when you tow alot.
I only have 180K on my truck, but about a third of that was towing my 11,000lb trailer. The Ford is a great tow vehicle and the 2000 is about as dependable as a truck gets.
