Comments re Ford F250 Platinum

Lynnmor wrote:
Not sure why the word "Platinum" is even part of the discussion. That is only shiny stuff that costs a lot.

Well, on a Platinum, you get a lot of the "shiny stuff" standard that make the towing experience much more enjoyable. Things that would be harder to find on a used XL or XLT model such as Heated Telescoping Tow mirrors, larger screen for Nav and backup camera, heated and cooled power leather seats etc.

Perhaps the original poster was simply being trim level specific so as to get the closest comparison to the truck he had in mind?

Buying a 2015 model he'll be able to get a lot more "shiny stuff" for his money vs a new model.

Lynnmor wrote:
Not sure why the word "Platinum" is even part of the discussion. That is only shiny stuff that costs a lot.

Some of us like our shiny stuff.

Not sure why the word "Platinum" is even part of the discussion. That is only shiny stuff that costs a lot.

We had a 2014 F250 Platinum diesel before we got the 350. It towed our previous bumper pull toyhauler nicely, which was 32' long and close to 13' high, even up and down I-70 through the mountains here in CO. One trip in particular was extra windy coming down the western side, and while we felt the wind for sure, the truck handled it like a champ. I'm guessing we were probably 8,500lbsish loaded up, full gas tank but empty water, with no toy in the back. It also was pretty decent to drive without the trailer, I commuted to work with it sometimes. Much more comfortable than our current 350, but not as a comfortable as the F150 we had before that.

We only got the 350 DRW in preparation for getting a larger 5th wheel hauler. Otherwise we would have just stuck with the 250.

I have one, a diesel, just got it around Christmas. Only towed with it twice, but ohmygoodness it's so nice! Both towing and just driving, it's a beautiful truck with tons of power.

normal_dave wrote:
Too bad this one is on the wrong side of the country...6.8L V10 gasser. What a sweet truck.
2008 F-250 Platinum Crew V10

Very similar to ours, the V10 is a great at everything, except passing gas-pumps.

That is a nice truck Dave.

Too bad this one is on the wrong side of the country...6.8L V10 gasser. What a sweet truck.
2008 F-250 Platinum Crew V10

Is this a diesel? If so, you'll be very pleased with the truck. The 6.2 gas is a great motor but the diesel is a locomotive. It will pull your Sunset Creek with ease. I just sold my 2015 but it easily handled our Vengeance at 18,000 lbs..

West Beach House, are you my twin??? We purchased a 2015 f250 platinum gasser with a 6 speed short bed quad cab, and tow a Sunnybrook 298 Bunk house. It is a heavy TT. We have towed it through the hills of Connecticut and it tows just fine. The on board brake controller works so much better than the prodigy that I had in my Suburban. We purchased the truck as we will eventually upgrade to the fifth wheel and feel confident that it work as well. We are very happy with the truck.