Ordered a new truck to haul TC today

[BradW]

2018 XLT F350 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Bed

Supposed to be here in 6-8 wks.

Going to add Torklift tiedowns.

Going to use the factory 3" hitch and fabricate an extension.

Got 5th wheel prep package and plan on using the factory installed bed plug.

Not going with adjustable Rancho 9000 shocks this time. I got them last time and they worked great on my first two srw trucks, but they were a huge improvement on our last drw truck.

No air bags this time, may try stable loads or go with Timbrens again this time.

Our 2006 F350 did a great job hauling our Lance. I can't believe we've had that truck 12 years.

BradW

[BradW]

jimh425 wrote:


Would that mean you have to order a '19?

Yes, they start taking 2019 orders on Tuesday. But they wont be shipped until late July or august.

[Camper_Jeff___K]

Congratulations Brad. Looking forward to the baby pictures and the soon to follow tall tales of places gone, things done, and seen.

[tattoobob]

Congrats, I love Red Trucks haha

[jimh406]

BradW wrote:
I don't know. It was 7 weeks last time. I screwed around and about missed the last day to order a 2018 F350, which is monday.

Would that mean you have to order a '19?

[BradW]

towpro wrote:
congrats on the new truck.
I just ordered a new Ram today.
Wonder who will get there truck first

I don't know. It was 7 weeks last time. I screwed around and about missed the last day to order a 2018 F350, which is monday.

[work2much]

DEF is almost at every fuel station now in boxes inside the store. Been traveling with the new truck through Alaska and now through the southwest for almost a year and never had a hard time finding the 2.5 gallon DEF jugs. I used to carry a spare DEF in the basement but gave that up. Case of wine uses the same space.

[Buzzcut1]

hedge wrote:
new ones have a DEF gauge. IMO I find it easier to fill at the pump rather than using jugs but each to their own.

It is but I am rarely in places where there is a truck stop or an interstate when I need to fuel up and most rural or city stations do not have that option

[towpro]

congrats on the new truck.
I just ordered a new Ram today.
Wonder who will get there truck first

[jimh406]

Boatycall wrote:
Ya know... If ya hate DEF, I gotta guy. I'm just sayin.. I gotta guy. Forget about it... :B

That's the best solution. Oh, my truck doesn't use DEF, either. It is a 2010. 😉

[Boatycall]

BradW wrote:

Buzzcut1 wrote:
On DEF when the light says under half full.........

DEF - Hate It. But I will have to get used to it........ just like the auto tranny.

Ya know... If ya hate DEF, I gotta guy. I'm just sayin.. I gotta guy. Forget about it... :B

[hedge]

new ones have a DEF gauge. IMO I find it easier to fill at the pump rather than using jugs but each to their own.

[Fred_n_Jo]

Congrats on the new truck. When the DEF warning comes on I just head to the big truck lanes on our next fill up where the DEF is at the pumps, much easier than handling the cube and cheaper.

[BradW]

Buzzcut1 wrote:
On DEF when the light says under half full.........

DEF - Hate It. But I will have to get used to it........ just like the auto tranny.

[BradW]

I've heard a lot of good things about the 6.7 trucks. My buddy bought one last year and he loves it. I also got 4.10 gears so I expect it to be a rocket as compared to our 2006. It was complicated ordering the truck because of all the different models, packages and options.

[zb39]

Brad, congrats on the new ride. Awesome!! Your going to love it. Please post pics when it comes in. Also pics of the camper mounted on it.