8 foot bed?

[mattyj]

I am in the market foR
a used f 350 diesel crew cab with an 8 foot bed it's like finding a needle in a haystack, has anybody else noticed its hard to find a crew cab with an 8 foot bed single rear wheel? Thanks Lou

[Buzzcut1]

mattyj wrote:

mattyj wrote:

Seacraft Skipper wrote:
I tried out a truck similar to what you described. a 2009 Ford double cab, 4whl dr. long bed (8ft) diesel in extra clean shape and not to far for you to go and see it.
Mastria Subaru Rt44 Raynham MA They took it from took auction. The carfax on it 2was clean. I have 2500HD GMC and was thinking about a trade.
This was the King Ranch Lariet Modle, Had all the bells and whistles you could ask for.
Goodluck
Bob Durfee

Thanks for the info. but Im looking for a heavier truck, I went to website and its an F 250 . Now I have decided to go for an F 350 DRW ,like the previous poster stated, Im better off with a larger truck to expand my options of camper choices on top of the added safety. thanks, Lou

That is beautiful I hope everything works out for you. I have been looking on ebay but Im apprehensive sight unseen. But who knows.

Ours was sold by a dealership. They sent us video and supporting documentation. Our bank dealt with their bank and the whole transaction was pre insured

[MN_Ben]

I found mine many states away using searchtempest.com. I was in the same boat, looking for a specific vehicle. Found it in Utah. Actually ended up swapping vehicles as the previous owner was looking to downsize to a Ranger.

[mattyj]

mattyj wrote:

Seacraft Skipper wrote:
I tried out a truck similar to what you described. a 2009 Ford double cab, 4whl dr. long bed (8ft) diesel in extra clean shape and not to far for you to go and see it.
Mastria Subaru Rt44 Raynham MA They took it from took auction. The carfax on it 2was clean. I have 2500HD GMC and was thinking about a trade.
This was the King Ranch Lariet Modle, Had all the bells and whistles you could ask for.
Goodluck
Bob Durfee

Thanks for the info. but Im looking for a heavier truck, I went to website and its an F 250 . Now I have decided to go for an F 350 DRW ,like the previous poster stated, Im better off with a larger truck to expand my options of camper choices on top of the added safety. thanks, Lou

That is beautiful I hope everything works out for you. I have been looking on ebay but Im apprehensive sight unseen. But who knows.

[Buzzcut1]

Lou

check out ebay, and Texas, we just picked up a F350 Dually CC 4x4 with the 6.7L diesel with 89k for 38k with all the extras. $1000 to ship it to CA. Loving it so far.

[mattyj]

Seacraft Skipper wrote:
I tried out a truck similar to what you described. a 2009 Ford double cab, 4whl dr. long bed (8ft) diesel in extra clean shape and not to far for you to go and see it.
Mastria Subaru Rt44 Raynham MA They took it from took auction. The carfax on it 2was clean. I have 2500HD GMC and was thinking about a trade.
This was the King Ranch Lariet Modle, Had all the bells and whistles you could ask for.
Goodluck
Bob Durfee

Thanks for the info. but Im looking for a heavier truck, I went to website and its an F 250 . Now I have decided to go for an F 350 DRW ,like the previous poster stated, Im better off with a larger truck to expand my options of camper choices on top of the added safety. thanks, Lou

[Seacraft_Skippe]

I tried out a truck similar to what you described. a 2009 Ford double cab, 4whl dr. long bed (8ft) diesel in extra clean shape and not to far for you to go and see it.
Mastria Subaru Rt44 Raynham MA They took it from took auction. The carfax on it 2was clean. I have 2500HD GMC and was thinking about a trade.
This was the King Ranch Lariet Modle, Had all the bells and whistles you could ask for.
Goodluck
Bob Durfee

[twodownzero]

I don't mean to be unreasonable and everyone has considerations.

If someone showed up at my door with a DRW truck with a manual transmission, I would probably trade them. I never expected that I would want or need a DRW truck. But given that carrying a camper requires serious payload, in hindsight, I wish I'd got one. I expected to TOW a camper when I bought a 1 ton SRW. Now, knowing that I'd prefer to CARRY one....a DRW truck is the ideal option in my view.

If you already have a truck, fitting a camper to it may involve compromise. If you don't already have a truck, get a DRW! Consider even getting a 550/5500 if the budget allows. Nothing wrong with picking the camper first.....but picking the heaviest duty truck allows you to pick whatever camper you want.....which to me is worth it.

[Kayteg1]

Be careful with ebay.
I become expert in ebay vehicle buying as for years I am buying Mercedes diesels on east coast and picking them up for drive to California.
Mercedes usually are pampered vehicles and never got burn on them.
The F350 dually come from ebay as well presented by reputable auctioneer and they did cheat on the description.
I made big margin for cheating and bought the truck for 40% of KBB but good deal on paper can very fast become so-so deal once you open the hood. I drove 400 miles with wife to pick it up and having option to leave it, decided to take it.
Bottom line, never have the vehicle shipped and don't prepay.
Cash in hand and return ticket is the way to success.

[mattyj]

Well actually I prefer a dually but I can't fit it on the side of my house but I may decide to get one anyways a nd just keep my camper in the front.My camper needs an 8 foot bed, so I may have to go for an extended cab or drw, time will tell and I don't know if I would feel comfortable buying one on ebay for instance and having it ship to me sight unseen.

[mattyj]

Well actually I prefer a dually but I can't fit it on the side of my house but I may decide to get one anyways a nd just keep my camper in the front.My camper needs an 8 foot bed, so I may have to go for an extended cab or drw, time will tell and I don't know if I would feel comfortable buying one on ebay for instance and having it ship to me sight unseen.

[joeshmoe]

twodownzero wrote:
Do yourself a favor and just buy a F350 DRW. You'll thank me later.

Easy to spend other peoples' money. Maybe he needs the truck for other purposes where a dually wouldn't be practical.

[Kayteg1]

twodownzero wrote:
Do yourself a favor and just buy a F350 DRW. You'll thank me later.

Right. I hesitated to buy another dually as my flatbeds in the past were not too economical, but 2007 F350 has good gearing and with 6l engine I am getting solid 16 mpg with CC at 70 mph with camper shell.
10 mpg going to Sierra with my monster TC
Don't know how much SRW truck could save, but tire cost is marginal, while stability in hauling and additional safety is priceless.

[twodownzero]

Do yourself a favor and just buy a F350 DRW. You'll thank me later.

[anutami]

Try your local plumber, thats were I got mine:)


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