Question for 2017 or newer F-350 DRW, and F-450 owners?

We now own an 18 DRW 350 TD with the 4:10 rear. It is a considerable improvement to our 07 DRW 350 with the 6.0. While others have stated their trucks power and handling, we find our 18 is so much more comfortable and quiet riding. The CC is 3” longer than 2016 and earlier models and cabin insulation is better. Towing our 3350 Cardinal, we get 10-10.5 mpg at 65.

Have a 2017 DRW with 4.10 gearing. Pull 16K in the mountains of TN and NC with no issues. Like the 2 stage turbo brake, does excellent job. Highly reccommend the camera system. On long trips the massaging seats are wonderful. Adaptive cruise and lane keeping are nice. Towing, get between 9-10 in mountains or on flat ground. Over 65 MPH and you will see a decrease in milage. Unloaded on interstate, under 65 will see 17-18 mpg, over 65 closer to 16 mpg.

I will add a couple of things. The adaptive cruise and 360 camera options are some of the best available for any brand. The only issue we had with our 2018 is that the valve stems leaked and had to be replaced. I think a total of 4 of the 6 have leaked and resulted in 3 trips to the dealer. Other than that the truck has been flawless and tows the 16.5K toy hauler fine. I also have a 2018 Ram CTD SRW and I will say as far as power towing that same trailer the Ford and RAM are identical. The Ford seems to have a slight advantage with better mileage. The Ford has by far the better technologies avail.

ACZL wrote:
2017 F350 CC,4x4, DRW, LB, 6.7 w/4.10 gears and tow a '18 Big Country 3560 SS. Tows and handles coach like a dream. very very comfy riding in back seat and napping w/ the DW driving it. Even she likes towing the coach better w/ this truck than the '17 F350 SRW, cc, sb 4x4, 6.7 we had. Running at 70, ave 9 mpgs (grossing 25-26,000). Do wish it had a extra gear so as to not be running at 2100 scooting down the road, but, it is what it is. If you've followed this topic, you've seen that DRW trucks require a bit more finessing when it comes to drive-thrus and fuel pumps. Overall, like the truck very much even if it is like a fish outta water in the winter due to being a DRW. Also know too that I don't have to be worried about being legal in the event of a fender bender.

We have the same truck towing a 2018 Sandpiper 372LOK with a dry weight of almost 14K. We have found the truck to be great for towing, pretty comfy compared to our F250 we traded in. We get about 12-14 mpg towing, according to terrain and weather. Is it big? Yes, it is. Is it worth the extra size? No doubt.

2017 F350 CC,4x4, DRW, LB, 6.7 w/4.10 gears and tow a '18 Big Country 3560 SS. Tows and handles coach like a dream. very very comfy riding in back seat and napping w/ the DW driving it. Even she likes towing the coach better w/ this truck than the '17 F350 SRW, cc, sb 4x4, 6.7 we had. Running at 70, ave 9 mpgs (grossing 25-26,000). Do wish it had a extra gear so as to not be running at 2100 scooting down the road, but, it is what it is. If you've followed this topic, you've seen that DRW trucks require a bit more finessing when it comes to drive-thrus and fuel pumps. Overall, like the truck very much even if it is like a fish outta water in the winter due to being a DRW. Also know too that I don't have to be worried about being legal in the event of a fender bender.