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[doughboy81972]

hello all I figure that I would start this thread so we can all show off our TV's that do the burden work and then are forgoten once you get where you are going. so here is my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 LB, EC, 2WD

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Marty

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[nrps]

2010 DODGE RAM 3500

[RFOneWatt]

RickSo wrote:
..the GM has never been squeak or rattle free from day one. I will have to put on a few more miles on the Ford to make a better comparision.

That's been my experience with every GM (and Chrysler) vehicle I've ever owned - SQUEAKING in the interior. (cars and trucks in all price ranges.)

I've never had a problem in my Ford vehicles. I'm extremely anal about things like that. (Just ask the missus):

Me: "What's rattling in the door over there?"

Wife: The Scanner

Me: Wrap that in some paper towels or something.

I guess this happens when you are in a vehicle for such extended periods of time. You become very aware of every little noise. 😉

Glad you like the interior! I'm sure in time you'll grow to love the rest of the vehicle. Keep us posted!

@Mickeyfan0805 - 1500!?! Wow. I didn't realize it was that low.

[locknload223]

RFOneWatt wrote:
BEAUTIFUL Ride!

Ford really screwed up not putting a 6.7 (or larger) in the Expedition EL's..

Thanks!!

Snarfman wrote:

locknload223 wrote:
My 2000 Excursion PowerStroke.

How do you like the Excursion? Been looking to get into the TT life and with 5 of us the Excursion with the diesel seems a better choice than maybe a Suburban. What kind of fuel mileage you get towing and not towing? I believe from what people say to try and stay away from the 6.0 and get the 7.3 diesel. Just curious. Thanks

I love it. Aside from the soft factory springs it's an awesome family/tow rig. I'm updating the springs to the stiffer F250 springs, which is a popular mod and will take care of the 'soccer mom' ride quality Ford shot for. I do have an airbag kit in the rear along with an add a leaf from the lift so the rear is set up well for towing.

Look for a 2000-2003 7.3, I can't tell you how many horror stories I've heard regarding the 6.0. Sure many people have had zero issues but I wouldn't want to take that kind of chance. With a few mods the 7.3 can make a ton of power and torque. Mine feels very light on it's feet for an 8K lb truck. I often find myself playing with cars half my weight. 🙂

The biggest difference besides the diesel option between the X and Suburban is the chassis. The X just a full body bolted to an F250 chassis. Real suspension (although softer for comfort, easily fixed) with a solid front axle. The size may scare you at first but it's a quick adjustment. My wife used it as a daily driver for a while and warmed up to it quickly.
I don't have mpg with our new TT yet but we got 14 mpg towing my 4Runner out to Moab. With me driving I can get around 18 mpg hwy. Another point is, I feel my family is much safer in this than anything else. You won't be dissapointed with an Excursion.

Some boards to check out,
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum29/

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f13/

[Snarfman]

locknload223 wrote:
My 2000 Excursion PowerStroke.

How do you like the Excursion? Been looking to get into the TT life and with 5 of us the Excursion with the diesel seems a better choice than maybe a Suburban. What kind of fuel mileage you get towing and not towing? I believe from what people say to try and stay away from the 6.0 and get the 7.3 diesel. Just curious. Thanks

[RickSo]

RFOneWatt wrote:
So Which vehicle do you like better? And by what margin?

Are there any specific things that really jump out in your opinion?

Well I really like how quiet the new Ford is. The Ford seems a little more stable hauling the trailer but, rides with a bit more chop to the ride. The GMC gets better fuel mileage....the Ford is new and should get better with more miles on it. I don't have the power and transmission update done yet so right now I like the Allison better. The interior of the Ford is quiet and rattle free.....the GM has never been squeak or rattle free from day one. I will have to put on a few more miles on the Ford to make a better comparision.

NickMan wrote:
That is one hell of a beautiful truck.

Thanks for the nice comments.

Rick

[otisroy]

His and hers...



-Chris

[04FX4]

All I can say is Ford sure builds beautiful trucks...

[Mickeyfan0805]

RFOneWatt wrote:
BEAUTIFUL Ride!

Ford really screwed up not putting a 6.7 (or larger) in the Expedition EL's..

Problem is, they'd have to up the payload with it. Not sure there's much point in a larger engine on an EL Expy if it is still limited to 1,500 pounds of payload.

[RFOneWatt]

BEAUTIFUL Ride!

Ford really screwed up not putting a 6.7 (or larger) in the Expedition EL's..

[locknload223]

My 2000 Excursion PowerStroke.

[NickMan]

RickSo wrote:
Mark, That picture looked familiar! 🙂 Well from this tow vehicle to this. Also, looking at the 2011 KZ Escalade Sportster.






Hardcore brand change :).

Rick

That is one hell of a beautiful truck.

[NickMan]

Just took delivery 3 weeks ago. Traded in our beloved '07 Avy on the '11 Sierra:

[RFOneWatt]

So Which vehicle do you like better? And by what margin?

Are there any specific things that really jump out in your opinion?

RickSo wrote:
Hardcore brand change :).

[Yahooligan]

transamz9 wrote:
I bet it handle the Keystone a little easier.:W

Yup, though I haven't had a chance to hitch it up yet. It'll be so nice to get more than 8mpg and go more than 160 miles between fill-ups. 😄

[Yahooligan]

Well, after 10 months of waiting we went from this...



To this...



Looooove iiiiiit! 🙂