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    Quote Originally Posted by Dale G View Post
    We got back on Sunday and here is what the truck did pulling our camper. We have an Imagine 2670MK which tops out at around 8100lbs when we are fully loaded for a multi-week trip with the bikes on the back. This was a week trip and no bikes so we were lighter than the 8100lbs. We went from Southeast Missouri to Northeast Alabama to a place called Desoto State Park. While on the interstate I kept the speed between 68 and 70 MPH. My best mileage was 12.4MPG (with no wind) and my worst was 11.2MPG with a 10 MPH headwind. With the other tanks I was getting 11.6 to 12.2MPG. It seemed to settle in the upper 11's to low 12's. I even set the cruise at 68 MPH when the traffic allowed and the 10 speed did a great job pulling the trailer without downshifting. Even on long hills the truck pulled and stayed in tenth and would never downshift nor would it lose any speed. Only on long steep hills would it shift down to ninth gear. At 68 MPH and in tenth gear the RPMs were between 1500 and 1600 RPM so I guess the engine was making plenty of power to pull my trailer up hills without constantly downshifting. Once I got the sway system adjusted properly I never even knew there was a trailer behind me, no sway, no blow or suck by trucks passing, and not much different than driving the truck with no trailer attached. Needless to say I am more than happy with my choice for a new truck.

    I included some pictures I took today after cleaning it up and giving it its first coat of wax.

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    Wow, that is a very nice F350 and I see that you have the 5th wheel Prep nice very nice. Congrats on your new 2021 F350, so what kind of payload you have it would be interesting to know?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartacus View Post
    Wow, that is a very nice F350 and I see that you have the 5th wheel Prep nice very nice. Congrats on your new 2021 F350, so what kind of payload you have it would be interesting to know?
    The posted payload is 3523lbs.
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    Oh wow, that is pretty good and when and if you go to a 5th wheel you will have the truck to tow it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartacus View Post
    Oh wow, that is pretty good and when and if you go to a 5th wheel you will have the truck to tow it.
    The payload is 3528, I looked at it wrong. That extra 5 lbs could be important. When I ordered it my plans were to ensure I had a truck that could pull our next camper, which will probably be a fifth wheel. I loved my F-150 and it did a decent job but it is no comparison to the capabilities to this truck, it is awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dale G View Post
    The payload is 3528, I looked at it wrong. That extra 5 lbs could be important. When I ordered it my plans were to ensure I had a truck that could pull our next camper, which will probably be a fifth wheel. I loved my F-150 and it did a decent job but it is no comparison to the capabilities to this truck, it is awesome.

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    Thanks for your service.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dale G View Post
    The payload is 3528, I looked at it wrong. That extra 5 lbs could be important. When I ordered it my plans were to ensure I had a truck that could pull our next camper, which will probably be a fifth wheel. I loved my F-150 and it did a decent job but it is no comparison to the capabilities to this truck, it is awesome.

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    Lol, yep 5 more pound is important, you have a very nice truck and you should be set on your next 5th wheel.
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    jealous!!! Nice truck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitsman3 View Post
    jealous!!! Nice truck!
    Thanks, I have been debating an F-350 for a couple of years. I am glad I did it when I did because of the improvements and the 10 speed transmission.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spartacus View Post
    Lol, yep 5 more pound is important, you have a very nice truck and you should be set on your next 5th wheel.
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