Getting close to pulling the trigger on ordering a new F350 and getting back into a TC. Not going with any super heavy TC's like the Host or EC, so F450 not needed.I definitely have made the commitment for a DRW, Ford F350 Lariat trim.Getting a 4x4 Supercab to reduce overall length as we rarely have other passengers. 7.3 gas motor with 4.30 differential.Some options I'm looking at:Camper package (of course)Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera with back up assist (frequently towing a 19' boat)Lariat Value PackageSkid plates (no FX4 needed)A/T tiresUpfitter switches (no plan for use, nice to have in case...)factory spray in bed linerRain sensing wipers/ heated steering wheelThat's about it. Probably passing on adaptive steering. I hear they are not building orders with this and not cheap. What about the 5th wheel/ gooseneck prep? it gives you an additional crossmember in the bed and the 7 pin connector in the bed- $500.What about the Trailer TPMS/Customer placed trailer camera- does this enable the TC camera to show up on the screen without an additional monitor? $725.looking for feedback before placing the order. Thanks.

“ Getting a 4x4 Supercab…”Sit in the rear of a Supercab before you decide..tight! Cuts in cab storage too.

I had a F350SRW Supercab and now a F450 CrewCab. Think again about the Crew cab. It’a ton of room you will be giving up and in addition, you have to work around most TC front overhang which will get nailed by your radio antenna. Sure, there is a workaround by buying a short antenna from American Muscle, but you still lose a lot of space and have to open two doors to access the rear seat.Camera Sources sells a lot of cameras that will help even with the TC on. I don’t think the Ford option is that usable with a TC.I would buy the tires you want aftermarket. I’m not getting rain sensing wipers since it rains all of the time on the Westside of Oregon and not at all on the Eastside.Unless you plan on using gooseneck trailerl I’d pass on the gooseneck prep. It locks you into a propreitary system.

The heated steering wheel and the rain sensing wipers are a nice combo. WRT rain sensing wipers it's not only the amount of rain that's falling it's driving at varying speeds necessitating constant adjustments of wiper speeds that is avoided w the rain sensing feature.

The heated and cooled seats in the Lariat Trim are a must have

2022 F350 order options for TC | Good Sam Community

Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2021
Oregun wrote:
Kayteg1 wrote:
Start with checking resale of gas trucks.

Here is a gasser.

Truck driven 2500 miles a year?
They could not afford fuel for it?
Oregun
Nomad
Jul 16, 2021
Kayteg1 wrote:
Start with checking resale of gas trucks.

Here is a gasser.
specta
Explorer
Jul 15, 2021
n0arp wrote:
specta wrote:
toddb wrote:
Adaptive cruise control

It sucks.

Pretty soon you wonder why you are going so slow and realize that you have gradually slowed down to what ever the speed of the guy in front of you going.

My work truck has it and if I could turn it off I would.

Adaptive cruise is awesome. My Ram, and I assume other mfgs, have the ability to choose whether to use adaptive or standard cruise at set time.

I wouldn't buy another truck without it. Your truck slowing to the speed of a slow driver in front of you is a good "issue" to have. Just pay attention like you would need to with standard cruise to prevent hitting them, and pass them.

It sucks, period.

I am more than capable of driving without all the BS they have added.
n0arp
Explorer
Jul 15, 2021
specta wrote:
toddb wrote:
Adaptive cruise control

It sucks.

Pretty soon you wonder why you are going so slow and realize that you have gradually slowed down to what ever the speed of the guy in front of you going.

My work truck has it and if I could turn it off I would.

Adaptive cruise is awesome. My Ram, and I assume other mfgs, have the ability to choose whether to use adaptive or standard cruise at set time.

I wouldn't buy another truck without it. Your truck slowing to the speed of a slow driver in front of you is a good "issue" to have. Just pay attention like you would need to with standard cruise to prevent hitting them, and pass them.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jul 15, 2021
Start with checking resale of gas trucks.
specta
Explorer
Jul 15, 2021
toddb wrote:
Adaptive cruise control

It sucks.

Pretty soon you wonder why you are going so slow and realize that you have gradually slowed down to what ever the speed of the guy in front of you going.

My work truck has it and if I could turn it off I would.

It snows where I live. I'll never own a 2-wd pickup.

Check the resale of a 2-wd too.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jul 15, 2021
3 locking differentials?
That’s not even possible on a vehicle with only 2 axles and locking front diffs don’t come from the factory on any but maybe a couple specialized trucks. Like the newer Power Wagon
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jul 15, 2021
I never had a need for 4x4 and I drove 18% logging grades with my truck.
Diesel delivers huge torque at low rpm, so you don't have to harsh the gas to get anywhere.
When empty, I drove 30% park grade and F350 took it on 3rd gear.
But I camp in dry climates, when remember from times when I lived in 4-seasons, that for slippery condition 4x4 with 3 locking differentials is highly admired.
MORSNOW
Navigator III
Jul 15, 2021
4x4 (low range specifically) is awesome for climbing up on leveling blocks under my tires. Just idle up and down from them, no harsh gas/brake rocking the heck out of the camper.
n0arp
Explorer
Jul 15, 2021
Your anticipated travel style must be very different than mine, because the primary use I see for a truck camper is getting off the beaten path. We've required 4x4 many times, including to get to the site I'm writing this reply from.