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GULFMAN
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Aug 07, 2014

The larger campers

I have a 2002 f350 dually, 7.3 PS, 4 wheel drive, 4door.
Would like to go to a larger TC with slides 2 or 3. Instead of putting after market parts on the F350 would the new 2015 F450 be a option.

Thanks
  • 2Gordons wrote:
    I have always thought that an F-550 would make more sense for the heavy TC's if you were looking at a 450.


    I went with a used 1999 F550 to replace my F350 and am glad I did. I put my 5000 Lb Caribou on it and it doesn't even squat at all.
    Forgot to mention $7K.
  • I have always thought that an F-550 would make more sense for the heavy TC's if you were looking at a 450.
  • I've been told the 2 slide Host is lighter than equivalent 1 slide Arctic Fox.
  • jimh425 wrote:
    Yes, it would be an option although from a strictly payload point of view, the F350 is rated higher due to spring differences and the heavier F450.

    To drill down on that comment, I've seen responses that indicate that it matters dramatically what year the F350 is for that statement to be true. Check for yourself to be sure.
  • Yes, it would be an option although from a strictly payload point of view, the F350 is rated higher due to spring differences and the heavier F450.