Ford F250

[bertschb]

My old Cummins is perfect for this because we get 11/12 towing our Reflection 27RL and then get 20+ mpg site seeing. Newer diesels cannot match this because of EPA emissions devices.

Some newer diesels do OK on the freeway while not towing...
My 2016 3500 Duramax got 21mpg and my new 2020 Ford F-350 6.7 Powerstroke is getting about 21mpg as well.

[bertschb]

I hear ya, but we will probably have to order the truck we want because I doubt we will find it on the yard.

If you post the specs of the truck you are interested in, there may be others here with something similar who can share their payload stickers with you.

[FreddieMac]

If you post the specs of the truck you are interested in, there may be others here with something similar who can share their payload stickers with you.

Thanks, great idea.

2020 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL Crew Cab®, 6 3/4’ Box,
7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Engine,
TorqShift® 10-speed Automatic Transmission,
4.30 Electronic Locking Axle Ratio, 4X2, SRW
17" Argent-painted Steel Wheels with Painted Hub Cover and Center Ornament (SRW)
Bedliner – Tough Bed® Spray-in
Rear Window – Defrost with Privacy Glass
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors with Power Heated Glass
Platform Running Boards
LT245/75Rx17E BSW A/S Tires
Medium Earth Gray
Cloth Split Bench 40/20/40 Front Seats
Floor Covering – Carpet Delete
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
Cruise Control
110-Volt/400-Watt AC Outlet
AM/FM Stereo with MP3 Player
SYNC® 3

Fifth Wheel Being Purchased
GD 295RL
Weight of unit we saw was 8700 lbs
Hitch weight from GD 1317 lbs

[bertschb]

That configuration (e.g. 2WD, gas, XL trim) should have a pretty decent payload rating for a 3/4 ton truck. Much closer to published specs!

[MarkRizRV]

Thanks, great idea.

2020 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL Crew Cab®, 6 3/4’ Box,
7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Engine,
TorqShift® 10-speed Automatic Transmission,
4.30 Electronic Locking Axle Ratio, 4X2, SRW
17" Argent-painted Steel Wheels with Painted Hub Cover and Center Ornament (SRW)
Bedliner – Tough Bed® Spray-in
Rear Window – Defrost with Privacy Glass
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Manual Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors with Power Heated Glass
Platform Running Boards
LT245/75Rx17E BSW A/S Tires
Medium Earth Gray
Cloth Split Bench 40/20/40 Front Seats
Floor Covering – Carpet Delete
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
Cruise Control
110-Volt/400-Watt AC Outlet
AM/FM Stereo with MP3 Player
SYNC® 3

Fifth Wheel Being Purchased
GD 295RL
Weight of unit we saw was 8700 lbs
Hitch weight from GD 1317 lbs

I would recommend getting the camper package so you get the overload springs. Also if you do decide on the 350 make sure you get higher than 10,000 GVWR, I would look for 11,400. Since the 350 is heavier you get less payload with the same GVWR as the 250
Mark

[Likes to tow]

In my area of the country every truck on a dealer lot is a 4x4. I don't buy anything but 4x2. It's a problem. It's also a problem when I'm trying to negotiate a trade in price!! Everybody thinks they need four wheel drive. If I'm pulling trailers I don't think I will be needing it.
Dealers will also add accessories to trucks to up the price over the MSRP. On a truck I do not like a lot of chrome. Everyone of my Ford trucks through the years were special ordered........all four of them. My Ram I bought slightly used.

[430Flyer]

5th wheel prep package & factory spray in bed liner. (cheaper than adding it later)
Power fold/telescopeing mirrors
Camper package. (gives you heavier springs front & rear + a rear sway bar)
Skip the 4wd. (reduces payload & won't help pull a trailer... except getting a Bass boat up a slick boat ramp)
Most importantly: the 4.30 rear end

[Roll With The Changes]

In my area of the country every truck on a dealer lot is a 4x4. I don't buy anything but 4x2. It's a problem. It's also a problem when I'm trying to negotiate a trade in price!! Everybody thinks they need four wheel drive. If I'm pulling trailers I don't think I will be needing it.

I thought that way too. My current truck is the first I bought off the lot and my first FWD. I have to back my 5th wheel up my steep driveway and the first time I tried, I spun tires on dry pavement. FWD switch fixed that right up. I actually use FWD now, more than I ever thought I would. Pulling out of the slightly soft campsite on a dewy morning, etc... Helps not tear up the the ground so much. Also, having the low range in the transfer case puts less strain on transmission sometimes (like backing up my steep driveway.)

[Likes to tow]

I thought that way too. My current truck is the first I bought off the lot and my first FWD. I have to back my 5th wheel up my steep driveway and the first time I tried, I spun tires on dry pavement. FWD switch fixed that right up. I actually use FWD now, more than I ever thought I would. Pulling out of the slightly soft campsite on a dewy morning, etc... Helps not tear up the the ground so much. Also, having the low range in the transfer case puts less strain on transmission sometimes (like backing up my steep driveway.)

Yes the low range would be an added advantage. I've been stuck three times in the past 30 years in my back yard trying to back the boat under it's shed. Each time I call my son to bring his FWD over for a visit. Each time I get a lecture on the benefits of a 4x4.

[Roll With The Changes]

I've been stuck three times in the past 30 years in my back yard trying to back the boat under it's shed. Each time I call my son to bring his FWD over for a visit. Each time I get a lecture on the benefits of a 4x4.

Yes, I'm familiar with that lecture. My response was usually, "look at all the FWD's in the ditch in the snow." Now the harassment is even worse since I drank the FWD Kool aid.