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07-19-2021, 04:00 PM #1
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I drank the dually cool-aid
Ok, ok.
I gave everyone a hard time a few months ago about bragging about their dually pickups.
Since I got my Solitude 390rk, I've towed over 8k miles with my F350 SRW truck without any issues.
However, the DW said to me last week that she thought I should get a new dually truck before we go permanently full time (in about 6 months).
Who am I to argue with the wife??
Found a 2021 F350 Lariat DRW that arrived at a dealer the day I called. Took the 2 hour trip, and 2 hours later, it was mine.
The real deciding factor was that they offered me $47,000 trade in on my 2017 F350 XLT. Sales price was $78,000. $31,000 spread was worth the swap.
Heading out to experience the real difference this weekend. (as soon as I get my B&W puck hitch mount for the new truck.) So far, just driving it, I can tell the
results will be dramatic.
And I'm sorry for doubting you all.2021 GD Solitude 390rk
2021 Ford F350 Lariat Superduty DRW
2015 Wildcat max 310rl
2005 Newmar Dutch Star 39ft
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07-19-2021, 04:13 PM #2
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Once you go DRW, you'll never go back.
Although I still have my 2000 F350 7.3L SRW (119k miles now, just broke in), going to a 2021 Ford F350 DRW 6.7L was a WORLD of difference.
And the wife likes it for a grocery getter. (We live 30 miles from town here in NW Montana)
The DRW is so very stable. Matter of fact we had to upgrade our Truck Camper to a #4000 Lance with two slides to justify the truck!
Thats a good trade in and price for your Lariat.
We paid $70,500 out the door(no sales tax in MT) for our 2021 Lariat back in Feb before the panic on trucks.
Our dealer in Kalispell called us in June offering us more for the truck than what we paid. Sign of the times.2021 310GK-R - MorRyde suspension and pin box. Sumo Springs. Solar, 7k axles.
2021 F350 Lariat DRW 4x4 6.7 diesel, 10 speed auto, 3.55 diff. 108 gallon fuel capacity
2000 F350 XLT HD SRW 2WD 7.3L diesel, 6-speed manual trans, 3.73 diff - Firestone Airbags-Bilstein Shocks. 82 gallon fuel capacity
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07-19-2021, 04:46 PM #3
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Welcome to the "Dark" side....LOL! Out of curiosity, I looked up my 2016 F350 Dually today and it is worth about $8000 more than I paid for it in June of 2017. Unbelievable huh?
2016 F350 CrewCab Dually
2018 Momentum 394M...Heavily Modded!
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT+
Excessive Payload is a Wonderful Thing
"If it ain't fast....It ain't Fun"
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07-20-2021, 07:26 AM #4
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If there are no pictures then it didn't happen!
CongratsJay Leonard
New Port Richey, Fl
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07-20-2021, 11:13 AM #5
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Not a problem at all. We all rationalize our choices. I have never criticized anyone who pulls with a SRW. It makes a lot of sense for a lot of folks. I went DRW from day 1. Yes there are inconveniences with DRW, urban shopping centers are a nightmare. But when I am in the plains or in the mountains towing my big old box in winds that make 18 wheelers lean sideways I pat my DRW on the dash and give thanks.
Dallas
2017 Momentum 376TH, 2019 Ford F450, Dual Rear Wheel, 4x4, diesel.
2015 Harley-Davidson Street, XG750
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07-20-2021, 03:14 PM #6
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07-20-2021, 03:59 PM #7
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2021 Momentum 31G
2021 20' Haulmark Edge race trailer
'17 Ram CCLB 3500 dually 6.7 turbo
'96 Chevy C3500 CC dually 454
2019 Honda Talon X
1985 Honda FL350R Odyssey
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07-20-2021, 04:00 PM #8
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Last edited by TerryH; 07-20-2021 at 04:04 PM.
2021 Momentum 31G
2021 20' Haulmark Edge race trailer
'17 Ram CCLB 3500 dually 6.7 turbo
'96 Chevy C3500 CC dually 454
2019 Honda Talon X
1985 Honda FL350R Odyssey
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07-21-2021, 09:50 PM #9
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We are liking our dually too.
When I bought our Ram, the dealer offered $17,000 sight unseen for our 2002 F350 diesel SRW longbed. That helped seal the deal. The 2016 Ram only had 8600 miles on it at 2 years old.
KENBackpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
FULL TIME RV'er Nov 2021
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07-22-2021, 06:03 AM #10
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My thoughts on the matter.........see the bold print in my signature line!
2016 F350 CrewCab Dually
2018 Momentum 394M...Heavily Modded!
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 GT+
Excessive Payload is a Wonderful Thing
"If it ain't fast....It ain't Fun"
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