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Decided on a truck after MANY months.

kellem
Explorer
Explorer
After many months of research, weighing pros and cons and some hands on,finally decided on a truck.
I simply just needed a tow vehicle and put less than 5K a year on truck.

Not a truck basher here, like them all and have owned 1-Ford, 5-Chevys and 1-Ram.

At the end of the day I simply couldn't turn away from Ford F250 7.3 with 10spd auto.
We pull a 30ft trailer +1000 Tounge and scaled at 7350.

Should be a joy.
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Me_Again
Explorer II
Explorer II
kellem wrote:
4x4ord wrote:
Iโ€™m still waiting for the pic.


Well 60 yrs old and not computer savvy.
Google 2020 Ford F250 7.3 in Rapid Red.....that's my truck. Lol


http://photoposting.is-great.net/

Copy the above link and paste it into a browser window. It will let you choose a picture to post and you copy the link and put in your post.
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
google rv.net photo posting, a 90 yo can post a pic ๐Ÿ™‚ A new truck, especially a new Ford is worth learning to post a pic. This is very easy. If you have a pic it will almost do everything for you, including the size pic.

Jerry

kellem
Explorer
Explorer
4x4ord wrote:
Iโ€™m still waiting for the pic.


Well 60 yrs old and not computer savvy.
Google 2020 Ford F250 7.3 in Rapid Red.....that's my truck. Lol

4x4ord
Explorer III
Explorer III
Iโ€™m still waiting for the pic.
2023 F350 SRW Platinum short box 4x4.
B&W Companion
2008 Citation Platinum XL 34.5

2edgesword
Explorer
Explorer
Enjoy!

blofgren
Explorer
Explorer
Iโ€™m sure this will be a great powertrain for you OP.

Ford finally followed the simplicity of the GM LS engine line which is bulletproof.
2013 Ram 3500 Megacab DRW Laramie 4x4, 6.7L Cummins, G56, 3.73, Maximum Steel, black lthr, B&W RVK3670 hitch, Retrax, Linex, and a bunch of options incl. cargo camera
2008 Corsair Excella Platinum 34.5 CKTS fifth wheel with winter package & disc brakes

kellem
Explorer
Explorer
Encouraged by the responses, thanks.

rklavoon
Explorer
Explorer
2020 F-350 7.3L V8 with 750 miles on the ODO.

Just pulled a 125 mile round trip mostly hills with 36' trailer (10,000# fully loaded) and got 7.6 MPG....this was the same as my 2015 6.2L V8.

Empty the new truck is getting 13.8 MPG around town, 90% stop and go traffic.

Towing is a breeze with the 10 speed, glad I got the larger 7.3L
2020 Ford F-350 Lariat CCSB 4x4, 7.3L V8, 3.73ELS
2020 Jayco Jayflight 32BHDS
Equalizer E4

Hannibal
Explorer
Explorer
Congrats on your new truck! Iโ€™m sure liking mine! :B
2020 F250 STX CC SB 7.3L 10spd 3.55 4x4
2010 F250 XLT CC SB 5.4L 5spdTS 3.73
ex '95 Cummins,'98 12v Cummins,'01.5 Cummins,'03 Cummins; '05 Hemi
2017 Jayco 28RLS TT 32.5'

valhalla360
Nomad III
Nomad III
LIKE2BUILD wrote:

When I first saw your post about "7.3 with 10spd auto" I thought wow, this guy bought a pre-2004 7.3L PowerStroke that's been modified with a newer transmission. :S I keep forgetting about the Godzilla 7.3L gas engine. If you're not driving that much and just need the towing capacity this will do everything you need.

KJ


Proof that Ford's marketing department has been successful in associating the new engine with the much loved 7.3 Diesel.

That said, looks like the OP made a good choice and no reason to believe it won't serve him well for many years.
Tammy & Mike
Ford F250 V10
2021 Gray Wolf
Gemini Catamaran 34'
Full Time spliting time between boat and RV

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
Steven68502 wrote:
Trailers we are looking at will be in the 8K to 10K range. Enjoy your new truck.


Outdoors RV.

This is one of my favorites.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

Steven68502
Explorer
Explorer
I just picked up a 2020 f250 as well with the 7.3. Havenโ€™t towed yet but that will be itโ€™s primary purpose. We put less than 3000 miles a year on our truck so plan on having this for a long time. The truck is total overkill for our current TT (27โ€™ long and 5900 lbs loaded up and ready to camp.) But we want to upgrade soon. Not necessarily a longer trailer but better quality and larger tanks (for boondocking). Trailers we are looking at will be in the 8K to 10K range. Enjoy your new truck.
2021 GD Imagine 2600RB
2020 F250 XLT 7.3
Previous 2015 Keystone Passport Elite 23RB
Previous 2015 Nissan Titan Pro4x

mosseater
Explorer II
Explorer II
I'm very interested in hearing reports on the new 7.3. I'll be in the market when the 3rd year power bump comes on line.
"It`s not important that you know all the answers, it`s only important to know where to get all the answers" Arone Kleamyck
"...An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." Col. Jeff Cooper
Sunset Creek 298 BH

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
FishOnOne wrote:
Congrats... I'm sure it's a jewel!


X2...........
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD