Older Tow Vehicles

[bigb56]

I'd like to see how many tow with an older vehicle. I use my 2002 F-350 7.3 diesel which I have kept as near mint as possible and it still looks and runs like new inside and out and is very comfortable. I really love that truck and it has been extremely reliable. Of course since it's paid for I can afford to spare no expense on maintenance, parts and longevity mods. Nothing but the best for a truck that has faithfully served me for years and shows no sign of giving up. It doesn't have all the technology of the newer vehicles but I can live with that.

[GeoffnCheri]

2011 F-250 XLT 6.7 CC, 103,000 miles. No truck payment makes me like it even more. I did price a 2019 F-350 XLT 6.7L DRW for 59K which got me considering an bit, actually quite a bit, but nope, gonna keep driving OTIS for a while.

[theburgerts]

2001 Ford Excursion 7.3 diesel, 102K miles. She's my baby.

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[Bamaman]

2003 F250 diesel Lariat crew cab 2wd--last of the 7.3 diesel. With a D-P Tuner running an 80 hp econo tune and 60 hp tow tune, it tows my Reflection 323BHS fine. I mainly use it just for light use and towing a 24' Bennington tritoon boat.

It's now at 145K miles, and the engine is scheduled to wear out when I'm 93 years old.

[bigb56]

Wow 102K and 145K you guys got me beat on low miles, mine currently has 177K. I really like the EX and would probably have one if I wasn't already full up on vehicles. Bamaman you got a good rig for towing, that 2WD gives you some extra payload which wasn't too generous on the CCLB 4X4 diesels. I'm weighing in at 8860 fully loaded for a trip with fiberglass topper but without trailer. My GVWR is 9,900 so I have just over 1K for tongue weight. If I recall the 250's were 8,900? In my opinion the 2002-2003 models were the most refined, quietest and most powerful of the 99-03 Superduty trucks. Many changes in 2002 electrically and every older one I was ever in was much noisier in the cab, mine is very quiet, can hear a whisper at 75 MPH.

[powerscol]

I am towing with an 04Ford F350 6.0. It melted the ERG cooler which took out a head gasket. It is now bullet proofed. No EGR, ARB head studs, improved head gasket, and other tweaks. Still not sure I can fully trust it now for long trips. Looking to upgrade with a 2020. We shall see.

[BigDaveZJ]

I had been using an 01 F250 with the 7.3. Owned it for 10+ years. DP tuner, BTS tranny, few other things here and there. It was a great truck and served us well for many miles. The 18 F350 we have now is a world away from the old truck.

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[Rapid1]

What a great thread! I found an LBZ duramax after more than 3 years of searching...1 owner, well maintained, and 3LT package to boot. I paid up, for the first time in my life but it was worth it. No emissions bs (D this and that) and matches my 303 perfectly. If, for some reason I have to move up (happy wife, happy life...lol) I have all but the body parts to add a couple of wheels/tires to make it haul pretty much whatever she wants...

Looks better too...

[Spedly]

I tow with an 04 ram 5.9l with 145k on it. I had a 2016 ram with the 6.7 also, but I prefer the older truck without all the emissions garbage on it.

[WhittleBurner]

I am towing with an 04Ford F350 6.0. It melted the ERG cooler which took out a head gasket. It is now bullet proofed. No EGR, ARB head studs, improved head gasket, and other tweaks. Still not sure I can fully trust it now for long trips. Looking to upgrade with a 2020. We shall see.

Those 6.0's once bullet proofed are supposed to be a good engine.