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Re: Ford 7.3 engine users?
cummins2014 wrote: hondapro wrote: cummins2014 wrote: FishOnOne wrote: cummins2014 wrote: FishOnOne wrote: cummins2014 wrote: 4x4ord wrote: There isn’t a hill I’ve been on that I would be afraid to descend pulling a 16000 lb rv with the 7.3 gasser. Low gear and 6000 rpm is a lot of engine braking. You are a brave lad !!! Can't argue the fact of what a 7.3 gasser will ,or will not do , but I towed a fairly heavy fifth wheel many years with a 7.3 Powerstroke , no EB . Had a few white knuckle experiences coming of some of the hills in Utah, Idaho ,and Montana . Yes learned pretty quickly on how to come down some of those long grades . One example is the one coming from Ennis,MT to Virginia City , MT. It has the runaway ramp if needed . There's no comparison of the 7.3 Gas with a throttle body, and transmission grade braking compared to a 7.3PSD that has absolutely no grade braking functions. Bottom line...I'll take a 7.3 Gas over a 7.3PSD anyday for all towing applications. I will take a 6.7 Cummins over both of them for all tow applications . So what are your impressions on driving a 7.3 gas truck? I driven two different 2022 350 Superduty Laraits 6.7 Powerstrokes 10 speeds, one a friends ,and one my sons . Impression ,okay . As far as ride ,and handling I prefer my 2014 Ram 6.7 Cummins Laramie Megacab . I drove my friends Larait around 90 miles , up Parleys ,and Daniels Canyons here in Utah , both good grades , ran well . Not towing so very hard to compare there ,but obviously a 2022 6.7 Powerstroke is going to pull those canyons very well towing . My 2014 will pull those same canyons the speed limit 65 on both towing , so as far as towing the new Powerstroke has no advantage over the 2014 Ram I have, and the "TOWING I DO " . To answer your question ,first I have no impressions about the 7.3 gas truck , but I am sure it would give me the same impression as any other 350 Superduty ,I prefer the handing ,and comfort of a Ram truck . There is one thing I like about a ford truck compared to the Ram ,and that is the mirrors , sure not enough to switch back . I have driven the new 2022 Ram 3500 Laramie my other son has , those new Fords IMO have nothing over on the Ram truck . I have driven nothing but Ford trucks since my first new one in 93. I recently started to look for a new truck I decided to also look at the Chevy and at the Ram. I really did'nt care for the looks of the Chevy so that was out quick, I liked the looks of the Ram and when I drove it I was impressed with the ride and the comfort of it. The 6.7 has a sound of it's own and the exhaust brake is the best of them all hands down. The mirrors on the 23 Ram in my opinion are as good or better than the Superduty mirrors, and the Ram has power adjust convex mirrors. Im sure you can tell by now that I ended up buying the Ram. So far I am very happy with it. My sons 2022 Ram 3500 is very impressive . He said it had power mirrors ,but I thought they were the same as my 2014, I didn't pay that much attention . Possibly the 2023 are different ? Even after driving the two 2022 Superduty's ,and getting back in my 2014 Ram ,like you ride ,and handling just seemed better . New mirrors came on the 23s not the 22s. I’m still getting used to them.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: I'm curious to know what you would do?
Since you asked "what would you do", I'd also be in the Option 3 category - keep what you have. I used to be a new every year/every other year guy. But that was a long time ago. Brand new every year just isn't important to me, especially in current times with high interest rates (assuming you are financing that type of purchase). If you do go new, I'm curious as to your report of how much seat of the pants difference the HO engine makes over the standard.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Best navigation app when towing a 5th wheel
Just an observation, but not all apps are compatible with CarPlay. I’d make sure whatever you are leaving to is, otherwise it won’t come up on your screen. Personally I just use either Waze or Apple Maps. Sure it doesn’t warn about low overhangs, but I can only think of a small handful of apps laces where that is an issue and there are always ample warnings before you would reach that obstacle.3.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Car Play for tow vehicles
Grit dog wrote: Bob Vaughn wrote: I am wanting to get Car Play for my 2013 GMC truck but am clueless as to what to get... Get a new stereo (head unit). This. In my 2012 I went with a new Pioneer head unit. It had wireless CarPlay (which is really nice). Also gave me a much better back up camera, and you have the options of more cameras should you so choose. Best Buy often offers free install with purchase.636Views0likes0CommentsRe: Truck was totaled, looking at GM 6.6 Gasser
Congrats on the new truck. I was just out at a friends ranch. They have switched from running Ford/RAM diesels to GM gassers mainly due to availability issues. Right now they have 4 6.6 gassers. Two with the old 6 speed that they don’t really like and two with the 10 speed that they do like. The new tranny makes a huge difference in drive ability.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: DEF fluid
DEF is DEF. I don't spend more for the Blue. I either get it from Walmart, or from the pumps at a truck stop (I like Maverick). If you buy it at Walmart (or anywhere) I'd look for the expiration label. From what I have read, expired DEF won't hurt your engine, but you will use more.805Views0likes0Comments
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