F150 to F250

[MarkRizRV]

Another option is a F250 Gas Engine 6.2L it will give you almost 1000lbs more of Payload than the F250 Diesel for about $10,000 less

Mark

[Calbar]

Update: Stopped by my local dealer and my new truck was in the clean-up bay, we do the paperwork in the morning.
As I was giving it a quick look-over, I noticed the payload sticker said 2828 pounds, I should have plenty of capacity if the DW decides we need more camper before it is time to trade trucks again.

Congrats!! Enjoy the new truck.
Rob

[livinthelife]

In the process of trading the F150 for a F250 and giving up spark plugs for glow plugs. The 2970 is right at the top (maybe even a little over) the limits of the 150. Trips to the local campgrounds aren’t a problem, but a trip “up in the mountains” of east Ky really showed the need for a more capable truck.
Local dealer found what I’m looking for a couple states away and is working on a dealer trade to get it here. Going from a ruby red xlt to a rapid red lariat.

We tow a 10,000 lb 5th wheel 26RL with an F250 gas engine, 4.3 rear end. And it's technically "too much" truck for our 5th wheel. We have no problems with hills (or mountains). Our only issue is the fuel tank limit of 35 gallons.

[Brother_Bluto]

We drove a dually and it was too long and too wide for us. I have ridden in a f350 short bed and the ride was a little harsh. Since this will be my daily driver, in addition to tow vehicle, I’m going with the 250 for the better ride.
We have discussed a 5er one day, but that will be after retirement and probably after this truck has enough miles to be looking at trading again.

There is no noticeable difference in ride between an unloaded F250 and F350 IMO. Like other said - perhaps it had the heavy service front end or plow package. I wish I had listed to everyone telling me to skip the 3/4T diesel and go straight to the 1T diesel as the extra 1K# of weight from the diesel brings the 3/4T payload down to that of a 1/2T. When I bought the 17 F350 CCSB PSD, those same folks told me just go LB and I didn't listen then either. but I now have a 19 F450 CC PSD. All of my trucks have been my daily drivers. The F450 is by far my favorite and simply an awesome machine - the turning radius is better than a F250/350 CCSB. DRW's aren't for everyone, but ours was to future proof our next buy which will be a Momentum.

[Pap and Mimi]

Picture isn't very good, been raining all day, but here she is.

Now a question about the hitch if I may. It has a 3" hitch, do folks use 3 to 2 1/2 plus 2 1/2 to 2 adapters or is there a 3 to 2 adapter out there somewhere? I went to tractor supply and got a 2/12 to 2 for now, to go with the 3 to 2 1/2 that came with the truck.
This thing is a beast compared to my little gas burner.

[FT4NOW]

Picture isn't very good, been raining all day, but here she is.

Now a question about the hitch if I may. It has a 3" hitch, do folks use 3 to 2 1/2 plus 2 1/2 to 2 adapters or is there a 3 to 2 adapter out there somewhere? I went to tractor supply and got a 2/12 to 2 for now, to go with the 3 to 2 1/2 that came with the truck.
This thing is a beast compared to my little gas burner.

Good looking truck. Not sure if they've changed things (Ford), but when I bought my truck new in 2016, my receiver had a sleeve installed in it to reduce the opening. Might be worth asking the dealer if they forgot to include that.

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[Brother_Bluto]

Now a question about the hitch if I may. It has a 3" hitch, do folks use 3 to 2 1/2 plus 2 1/2 to 2 adapters or is there a 3 to 2 adapter out there somewhere? I went to tractor supply and got a 2/12 to 2 for now, to go with the 3 to 2 1/2 that came with the truck.
This thing is a beast compared to my little gas burner.

If the F250 comes with the "trailer tow package" which is what puts the 3in hitch on in place of the 2.5in... then it is supposed to come with a 3in x 2.5in reducer. It is usually under the rear seat, but if missing... then the dealer needs to provide it at vehicle delivery.

I ended up ditching the cheap Ford one, and went with a nice Curt set that includes the 3x2.5 and the 2.5x2. Very solid. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Pap and Mimi]

I have the 3 to 2 1/2 adapter that came with the truck, but all my extensions are 2 inch. Just wondering if most folks use 2 adapters to go down to 2” ,or if there is a single adapter to go from 3” to 2”. I’m concerned about too much “slop” with 2 adapters being used together.

[pjmjunior]

Picture isn't very good, been raining all day, but here she is.

Now a question about the hitch if I may. It has a 3" hitch, do folks use 3 to 2 1/2 plus 2 1/2 to 2 adapters or is there a 3 to 2 adapter out there somewhere? I went to tractor supply and got a 2/12 to 2 for now, to go with the 3 to 2 1/2 that came with the truck.
This thing is a beast compared to my little gas burner.

She's a beauty! Congrats!

[Brother_Bluto]

I have the 3 to 2 1/2 adapter that came with the truck, but all my extensions are 2 inch. Just wondering if most folks use 2 adapters to go down to 2” ,or if there is a single adapter to go from 3” to 2”. I’m concerned about too much “slop” with 2 adapters being used together.

Towing a heavy bumper pull... you are going to want to switch to 3in hitches. Less preferred, but using 2.5in hitches with one reducer would be better than having both of the reducers in a 3in hitch to get to 2in.. With anything less than a 3in, you will get wear and disfigurement of the pin holes over time due to the constant movement. Some posts in the forum on this subject.