2018 F250 Powerstroke Ike Guantlet

[ShinerBock]

Easily towed it with basically identical times to the other two 3/4 ton diesel trucks and only one brake tap on the way down. It was easily able to keep the speed limit with power to spare just like the other two as well. The only negative thing I noticed was that the squat is more noticeable than the other two. I can see why it is probably best to get the camper package with it's added springs on the F250 or just go up to an F350.

Time: 8:05
mpg: 4.2
Brake applications: 1

2018 Ford F250 Diesel Ike Gauntlet towing 12,500 lbs

[4x4ord]

rjstractor wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
I guess magnetic grey performs much better than white. If I remember correctly they were terribly disappointed in the white one last year.

Two factors other than color in their being "terribly disappointed"- 1, it was gas, not diesel, and 2, it had a major mechanical failure on the side of the highway and the truck had to be towed away. 😉

I can see being disappointed if they needed a tow truck for their towing truck.

I think the one that i was remembering is this one:
the duallies.

The Ford came in last place with 56 points.

[rjstractor]

4x4ord wrote:
I guess magnetic grey performs much better than white. If I remember correctly they were terribly disappointed in the white one last year.

Two factors other than color in their being "terribly disappointed"- 1, it was gas, not diesel, and 2, it had a major mechanical failure on the side of the highway and the truck had to be towed away. 😉

[Groover]

I wonder if the softer springs give a better ride empty? About the camper package, on my '91 model it included a rear sway bar that messed up the empty ride and hurt traction on lumpy ground. That truck taught me why people disconnect sway bars on rough terrain. The heavier springs were a separate option back then.

[4x4ord]

I guess magnetic grey performs much better than white. If I remember correctly they were terribly disappointed in the white one last year.

[ShinerBock]

FishOnOne wrote:
Thanks for sharing.... Impressive truck

I'll take mine in a F350 King Ranch with the chrome package and chrome bumpers. They're a jewel.

I believe that is what my father-in-law ordered. It should be here next week according to his dealership's last email they sent him.

[DakotaDad]

Maybe it’s time for a new era of peace, love, and understanding.. where owners of the Big Three can put aside their differences, and come together with unity and purpose... to hate on Nissan and Toyota? 🙂

[thomas201]

Yep! Buy the one with the best seats! We are a living in the promised land of the diesel PU!

[FishOnOne]

ShinerBock wrote:
Easily towed it with basically identical times to the other two 3/4 ton diesel trucks and only one brake tap on the way down. It was easily able to keep the speed limit with power to spare just like the other two as well. The only negative thing I noticed was that the squat is more noticeable than the other two. I can see why it is probably best to get the camper package with it's added springs on the F250 or just go up to an F350.

Time: 8:05
mpg: 4.2
Brake applications: 1

2018 Ford F250 Diesel Ike Gauntlet towing 12,500 lbs

Since you're comparing to the other trucks let's include that particular video.

Link

[FishOnOne]

Thanks for sharing.... Impressive truck

I'll take mine in a F350 King Ranch with the chrome package and chrome bumpers. They're a jewel.

[BB_TX]

They are all so close now on power, performance, reliability, features, and looks that there is no reason to buy one over the other except for which one appeals to you more.

[IdaD]

I thought Ford's soft springs were supposed to be a thing of the past with the chassis in the new Super Duty? Bags or timbrens would be a real easy fix so I'd have to say it's not a big deal in my book. The performance going up and down the grade is what I'd expect of any of the current diesels...they're just awesome.

[ShinerBock]

Double post