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F 250 vs. F 350. What should I be looking for?
Posted on 9/10/16 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 9/10/16 at 7:21 pm
I currently have a 2011 F 150 ecoboost. I will be wanting to tow a bumper pull camper at first. Don't know what size, still looking. I am thinking about up sizing trucks. Any advice or experience with either of these?
Posted on 9/10/16 at 7:25 pm to Cool Hand Luke
Not with Ford but my Ram 1500 will pull plenty of bumper pull campers just have to make sure of you GVWR and pin weight of trailer. I pulled a buddies to the lease today it was a newer 26ft forest river - trailers GVWR was about 6k lbs no problems at all we also used a weight distribution/sway control hitch.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 7:28 pm to swanny297
I know my eco will probably pull around 8500 gvwr, I was just thinking if I move to a 5th wheel.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 8:28 pm to Cool Hand Luke
I would avoid a diesel until I really needed it.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 8:28 pm to Cool Hand Luke
What weight are you wanting to tow?
Posted on 9/10/16 at 9:09 pm to Hammertime
I was hoping you would chime in, I don't really know right now. But everything I read says get more tow vehicle so you can move up later on.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 9:10 pm to GREENHEAD22
If I go 250 or 350, it's definitely going to be a diesel.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 10:28 pm to Cool Hand Luke
A 250 is okay for towing around 10k every day (and in the mountains). SRW 350, I'd be comfortable with a little more because the suspension is stiffer. Any more, I'd get a dually or go 5th wheel. For a minimal increase in money, you can get a bigger truck and won't be working the truck harder than you should.
I know they can tow more than that, but 10k on a SRW truck can be done easily on the highway all day long. You won't be squatting or getting pushed around. Sure, you have the guys towing a 40ft camper through Tennessee with an ecoboost, but just smile as you roll by in overdrive while they're down in second gear still slowing down.
That's just my opinion, so TIFWIW
Eta: Also think about insurance and registration fees wherever you live. They will be more for a 350. I'd get a long bed if I got one, because they have a bigger tank
I know they can tow more than that, but 10k on a SRW truck can be done easily on the highway all day long. You won't be squatting or getting pushed around. Sure, you have the guys towing a 40ft camper through Tennessee with an ecoboost, but just smile as you roll by in overdrive while they're down in second gear still slowing down.
That's just my opinion, so TIFWIW
Eta: Also think about insurance and registration fees wherever you live. They will be more for a 350. I'd get a long bed if I got one, because they have a bigger tank
This post was edited on 9/10/16 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 9/10/16 at 10:35 pm to Cool Hand Luke
I just had my 15' Ecoboost totaled by the flood. I went back with a 6.7 Powerstroke. I really wanted a 350 dually, but got a killer deal on a 250. It will tow 15k 5th wheel and around 14k bumper. It does have the smaller (24gal) tank, but that is getting replaced with a Titan 50gal.
My last 6.7 was deleted and tuned. This '16 has almost as much power as the '11 did with the emissions removed. I plan to keep this one stockish.
My last 6.7 was deleted and tuned. This '16 has almost as much power as the '11 did with the emissions removed. I plan to keep this one stockish.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 10:50 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
My 55gal tank makes my 6.0 2500hd bearable. I'd be filling up twice a week from just driving in the city on a stock tank. I am able to make it from New Orleans to downtown Houston and back to Lake Chuck on one tank. It's running on fumes at that point, but I can do it
Posted on 9/10/16 at 10:55 pm to Hammertime
I was thinking about doing the Titan and a transfer tank, but I need the bed space. With the long bed, Titan offers a 70 gal tank. They had some fine 350 srw long beds they were begging people to buy. Hindsight is 20/20.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 11:02 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
SRW one tons are the shite and I don't understand why they aren't more abundant than they are
Posted on 9/10/16 at 11:05 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
They only tow 1k more than the 250s,but there is just something about them. The suspension is the same, motor is same, etc. Just a taller rear block, but still.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 11:31 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Payload is higher because of stiffer springs
Posted on 9/10/16 at 11:38 pm to Hammertime
They must offer 2 suspension packages now for the 250, my 12 FX4 has an extra overload leaf spring, my dads 12 FX4 did not. Mine rides like total arse but doesn't squat at all, his rode way better but had to install air bags to level it out.
Posted on 9/10/16 at 11:40 pm to Hammertime
Same springs can be had on the F250. I have the rear overload springs and one up on front coils. F250 can get two up on coils with the snow plow package and have stiffer springs than some F350s.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 2:03 pm to Cool Hand Luke
No offense OP but you can tow a lot of shite with a gas burner. My 2500 HD with 6.0 has pulled some weight. I don't know exactly how much but I wouldn't be scared of a 32' 5th wheel camper
If money isn't an issue then of corse go with the diesel but you could save 10k with a gas
If money isn't an issue then of corse go with the diesel but you could save 10k with a gas
This post was edited on 9/11/16 at 2:06 pm
Posted on 9/11/16 at 2:15 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I will be buying used. I am not totally against a gasser. I have just read many camper chat boards, most recommended diesels for tow vehicles.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 2:50 pm to Cool Hand Luke
Personally, I think a F350 would only be warranted if you need dual rear wheels. Half ton trucks are way stronger than they were just 20 to 25 years ago, and the only real difference between a 3/4 ton and a 1 ton is an extra spring (or two) on each side in the back. If it is pulling rather than hauling, I would save your money and get more motor in a 250.
Just my $0.02.
Heck, a properly equipped half ton might do the job if it meets the towing capacity requirements.
Let me ask this, how often are you going to be pulling and what is the max weight of the trailer, all in?
Just my $0.02.
Heck, a properly equipped half ton might do the job if it meets the towing capacity requirements.
Let me ask this, how often are you going to be pulling and what is the max weight of the trailer, all in?
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