Pulled the trigger - new truck

[ChuckandSue]

Again thank you all for the wealth of knowledge provided in this forum. I placed an order for a Ford F450 diesel dually last night. I haven't ordered a new vehicle in 20 years and felt like a kid in a candy store. I will post pics when it is delivered. In this case I definitely bought my last truck first as so many advise doing with trailer purchases. Safe travels everyone.

[azjeffh]

wirenutz wrote:
same length, same wheel base,

Same price? :W (new)

[Winged_One]

Congrats on your new truck.

[wirenutz]

before we bought our Freightliner, I drove a 450 and a 650, and let me say they both drove like a heavy springed truck, VERY uncomfortable with out a load, we drove the Freightliner with air ride rear, air ride cab, and air ride seats WOW what a difference, same length, same wheel base, just a taller truck, but with your 450 you will never need another truck

[Turbo_Diesel_Du]

First of the week I found a 2014 Ram CC 4X4 6 spd auto with normal accessories 3500 dualy Price was asking $44K, but the previous owner was a smoker . Had 12K miles. Had to walk away altho I did want it. Hate cigarette smoke smell (converted smoker).

[lee_worsdell]

i thought 450 cant tow as much as the 350 because they are a little heavier

[rseymour21]

Congrats! The truck of my dreams! Plus I'd like to have the trailer that needs such a track! Do post the pictures when it comes in.

[larry_barnhart]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

ChuckandSue wrote:
Again thank you all for the wealth of knowledge provided in this forum. I placed an order for a Ford F450 diesel dually last night. I haven't ordered a new vehicle in 20 years and felt like a kid in a candy store. I will post pics when it is delivered. In this case I definitely bought my last truck first as so many advise doing with trailer purchases. Safe travels everyone.

I may not agree on the choice of Dually but I do agree get more truck than you need!

Good for you.

I would guess he didn't agree with you because he bought a ford. Anyway he is happy . No I am not feeling grumpy!!

chevman

[Bamaman11]

My brother in law had a Kings Ranch F450, and some guy in a far away campground walked up and offered him a price he couldn't refuse.

Come to find out, F450's are almost rare on dealer markets and on the used truck market, and in high demand.

[Cummins12V98]

ChuckandSue wrote:
Again thank you all for the wealth of knowledge provided in this forum. I placed an order for a Ford F450 diesel dually last night. I haven't ordered a new vehicle in 20 years and felt like a kid in a candy store. I will post pics when it is delivered. In this case I definitely bought my last truck first as so many advise doing with trailer purchases. Safe travels everyone.

I may not agree on the choice of Dually but I do agree get more truck than you need!

Good for you.

[jmtandem]

Enjoy the new truck! It should be able to tow anything, just like the salesman says! Not like the 3/4 ton trucks that the salesman 'claim' can tow just about anything! And it should keep you going at least 45 MPH up a 6% grade while towing a 18,000 pound trailer!

Have fun camping!

X 2. When it comes to towing it is almost impossible to have too much truck.

[Golden_HVAC]

Enjoy the new truck! It should be able to tow anything, just like the salesman says! Not like the 3/4 ton trucks that the salesman 'claim' can tow just about anything! And it should keep you going at least 45 MPH up a 6% grade while towing a 18,000 pound trailer!

Have fun camping!

Fred.

[wirenutz]

Welcome to the MDT world, heres a link to pintrest and thats out MDT that we pull our trailer with http://www.pinterest.com/pin/551339179353517264/

[JayGee]

Congrats. That should be enough truck for about anything.

[dblr]

Good luck and enjoy, now starts the camper search.