3.73 vs. 4.30 AXLE RATIO
We are about to factory order our first Ford product. F-250 SRW 4x4 Super Cab, 8ft box XLT; 6.2 L V-8 gasser 385hp @ 5,500 RPM; torque 405 lb/ft. @ 4,500 RPM; 6-speed transmission; Snow Plow P...
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SPECIAL THANK YOU
to all for your feedback and years of trailering wisdom.
We bite the bullet yesterday and ordered our new tow vehicle.
After taking everyone's advice in consideration here is where we landed.
F-250 4x4 SuperCab, 8ft box, SRW, 9,900lbs GVWR (opted out of the 10,000lbs as it would have required commercial inspection tickets every year)
6.2L EFI V8
4.30 Elocking
6-Spd Auto Trany
LT275/70BSWAT18
Trailer Tow Pkg, 12.5 K Trailer hitch, in dash electric trailer brake
PowerScope Telescoping Trailer Mirrors
Snow Plow Pkg (beefier suspension/stabilizer bars)
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Deluxe 40/flow through console/40 6-way power seat
Pwr Slide Rear Window
AMFM/CD/Siriusxm Sat,
Security Group, Keyless Entry
Pref Equip. Pkg, XTL trim, Running boards, Fog Lamps, Remote Start, Rear View Camera, Tailgate Step, Electronic SOF 9 (voice command, Bluetooth, Upfitter Switches(5, full cab carpetingwith summer floor matts.
Tough Bed, Splash Guards, Whl well Liners,
Dealer gave us 21.0% discount from the MSRP (I know there are various ways to make this calculation) and added N/C Hood Deflector, Side Window Deflectors, All weather Matts and added N/C Adjustable Gas/Brake pedals for the wife (as I had forgotten).
Eight (8) weeks build and delivery.
Our RV dealer is ready with the 5th wheel mounting kit and will install my Reese 5th wheel including match and adjust the truck/trailer during installation. Then comes retractable multi-position tonneau cover.
All in time for a spring run to Nashville. (I HOPE!)
Stay tuned!
GPG
to all for your feedback and years of trailering wisdom.
We bite the bullet yesterday and ordered our new tow vehicle.
After taking everyone's advice in consideration here is where we landed.
F-250 4x4 SuperCab, 8ft box, SRW, 9,900lbs GVWR (opted out of the 10,000lbs as it would have required commercial inspection tickets every year)
6.2L EFI V8
4.30 Elocking
6-Spd Auto Trany
LT275/70BSWAT18
Trailer Tow Pkg, 12.5 K Trailer hitch, in dash electric trailer brake
PowerScope Telescoping Trailer Mirrors
Snow Plow Pkg (beefier suspension/stabilizer bars)
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Deluxe 40/flow through console/40 6-way power seat
Pwr Slide Rear Window
AMFM/CD/Siriusxm Sat,
Security Group, Keyless Entry
Pref Equip. Pkg, XTL trim, Running boards, Fog Lamps, Remote Start, Rear View Camera, Tailgate Step, Electronic SOF 9 (voice command, Bluetooth, Upfitter Switches(5, full cab carpetingwith summer floor matts.
Tough Bed, Splash Guards, Whl well Liners,
Dealer gave us 21.0% discount from the MSRP (I know there are various ways to make this calculation) and added N/C Hood Deflector, Side Window Deflectors, All weather Matts and added N/C Adjustable Gas/Brake pedals for the wife (as I had forgotten).
Eight (8) weeks build and delivery.
Our RV dealer is ready with the 5th wheel mounting kit and will install my Reese 5th wheel including match and adjust the truck/trailer during installation. Then comes retractable multi-position tonneau cover.
All in time for a spring run to Nashville. (I HOPE!)
Stay tuned!
GPG
