f250 or f350?

[Daniel97]

After for lurking around for a while, I may have decided to pull the trigger. I am looking to buy a 2016 Dutchmen Denali 307RLS. I can tow with the F250 without being over weight (on the higher side, but not over). I am just trying to get some personal opinions about which truck I should get. The trucks are a 2015 F-250 Platinum 4WD and the 2015 F-350 Lariat 4WD. The other question I have is would the 4wd be worth it because you can not tow a fifth wheel with a lifted truck? The truck would mainly be for towing the fifth wheel and a 22 foot bay boat.

[GoPackGo]

I would take the 4x4 option. It does come in handy when trying to maneuver in swampy grass/mud after a rainstorm. Also if you intend to do some boondocking.

But mostly I'd get the 4x4 because of the boat. I've lost count of the number of pickups I watched burn their way up wet, slippery, mossy launch ramps - always with the buddies standing on the bumper. Very entertaining ! I would then just put mine in 4x4 and motor up the ramp. I watched my buddy's dually have trouble pulling his 30 footer out of the water one time in Florida - he was sliding back and forth sideways before he finally got traction. There's just not enough weight over the rear wheels on pickups - especially on steeper ramps.

Also get the limited slip or locking differential. It's usually a cheap option and comes in handy for those sudden situations where you really don't have time to get into 4x4.

I have a 2013 4x4 F350 dually and it tows my fiver just fine.

[Daniel97]

Looks like I am going to go with the f350. I am also looking at a 2008 Lariat F350 4x4 that is $25,000. The 2015 is $53,000. Now time to make some decisions...

[DutchmenSport]

Go big! You will never regret it towing!

[gbopp]

You don't hear many complaining because they have too much truck. 🙂

[downtheroad]

Go with the 350.
Don't make the mistake of forgetting Payload and only looking at towing capacity.

The trailer you are looking at has a GVWR of 12,200 lbs. That's about 2,200 lbs of pin weight...then there's the hitch and passengers, etc. all count against you PAYLOAD rating....go with the F350.

[agesilaus]

For what you will pay for that truck the price difference between a F250 and a F350 is minimal. You will increase the tow ratings but the two vehicles drive the same, the F350 will have a better resale value too. And who knows maybe you'll want a larger trailer a few years from now.