Well, the first tow with the new truck is under my belt and what a tow! The difference from the “15” to the “20” was almost night and day.... it was only about a 100 miles, but it was not flat, lost of hills.... The truck ran flawlessly and was very comfortable, we averaged 11.1 MPG compared to 9.0 on the 15.The 10 speed was nice, was running at about 1400 pulling hills in 9-9 gear... Can’t wait for a longer ride!

Over two miles a gallon improvement? Excellent.

I'm so disappointed Ford's not putting the 10 speed in the F53 motorhome chassis. They need it most of all.

Pretty rig. The reports on Ford's current engine and transmission are impressive.

garyemunson wrote:I'm so disappointed Ford's not putting the 10 speed in the F53 motorhome chassis. They need it most of all.With the wind resistance I wonder if it would ever get in 10th gear.

Gary, could it be a manufacturing capacity issue?

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ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jun 09, 2020
buc1980 wrote:
What the temp of the engine and trans going up hill? Ford fix that problem(High temp)

I did not notice the temps, the next tow will be 3 weeks, Ill peek at them then...
buc1980
Explorer
Jun 09, 2020
What the temp of the engine and trans going up hill? Ford fix that problem(High temp)
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jun 07, 2020
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
That rig looks like a jewel... Not surprised with the performance and fuel economy improvements.

HEY! I beat you to the “JEWEL” comment. :B

One knows a jewel when he sees a jewel. :B

This is true!
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jun 07, 2020
Bionic Man wrote:
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Bed size - - -old was short. new is long bed"

IMHO one of the BEST things you could have done!!!

I thought it was the addition of the B&W ?

All you're missing is a 5 gallon jug for diesel in the bed and you would hit the trifecta in his eyes. ;)

The HighwayProducts tool box would be next.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jun 07, 2020
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Bed size - - -old was short. new is long bed"

IMHO one of the BEST things you could have done!!!

I thought it was the addition of the B&W ?

“One of”

I was leaving room for argument.
cummins2014
Explorer
Jun 06, 2020
Bionic Man wrote:
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Bed size - - -old was short. new is long bed"

IMHO one of the BEST things you could have done!!!

I thought it was the addition of the B&W ?

All you're missing is a 5 gallon jug for diesel in the bed and you would hit the trifecta in his eyes. ;)

And who would of thought of that idea . :B
FishOnOne
Nomad
Jun 06, 2020
Cummins12V98 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
That rig looks like a jewel... Not surprised with the performance and fuel economy improvements.

HEY! I beat you to the “JEWEL” comment. :B

One knows a jewel when he sees a jewel. :B
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Jun 06, 2020
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Bed size - - -old was short. new is long bed"

IMHO one of the BEST things you could have done!!!

I thought it was the addition of the B&W ?

All you're missing is a 5 gallon jug for diesel in the bed and you would hit the trifecta in his eyes. ;)
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jun 06, 2020
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Bed size - - -old was short. new is long bed"

IMHO one of the BEST things you could have done!!!

I thought it was the addition of the B&W ?
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jun 06, 2020
rhagfo wrote:

Payload went up 1,197#
RAWR only went up 120# how does that work out? About 80% of payload goes on the rear axle.

Please, there are enough threads debating that schitt. Maybe we could NOT do that here???
Mmmkay?
Please?

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