Chevy guy shopping for a Ford F450, help please

[D2Reid]

Oh brother! I am/was a Chevy guy, not because I thought Ford/Dodge were poor, it's just that my Dad was a Chevrolet Dealer for over 30 years, so I drove Chevy's. I love it when folks start comparing numbers etc., the reality is all three trucks will get the job done. And, I am sure folks will laugh at me, but the main reason I went with the F450 was the 4:30 rear end ratio.

What is hilarious is after driving Chevy's my whole life is watching me try to find the knobs and buttons in a Ford. One odd little quirk is Chevy has a one swipe mode on the wind shield wipers, Ford does not.

The driver information thingy by the speedometer is kind of cool, I really wish I could personalize it. It's got good information, just scattered all over. i have to scroll through some menus to find what I want, it's a distraction I don't need while driving. Similar to reading a text.

[Wizbangdoodle]

Oh brother! I am/was a Chevy guy, not because I thought Ford/Dodge were poor, it's just that my Dad was a Chevrolet Dealer for over 30 years, so I drove Chevy's. I love it when folks start comparing numbers etc., the reality is all three trucks will get the job done. And, I am sure folks will laugh at me, but the main reason I went with the F450 was the 4:30 rear end ratio.

What is hilarious is after driving Chevy's my whole life is watching me try to find the knobs and buttons in a Ford. One odd little quirk is Chevy has a one swipe mode on the wind shield wipers, Ford does not.

The driver information thingy by the speedometer is kind of cool, I really wish I could personalize it. It's got good information, just scattered all over. i have to scroll through some menus to find what I want, it's a distraction I don't need while driving. Similar to reading a text.

Get a Bluetooth obd device and download forscan. You'll be able to customize just about everything, especially that annoying double honk when you get out of a running vehicle with the key in your pocket.

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[Dreamin' Dreamers]

Dallas-just push the squirter button just once, it should wipe once. If it wipes 3 times yo can reprogram it to wipe once. Also look for the "my screen " setting. You can set up that page to only display what you want! Ford has you covered, brother!!!
All in good fun ������

[D2Reid]

You can set up that page to only display what you want! Ford has you covered, brother!!!

Not only is it some foreign kind of Ford design it has all new wizmo gizmo's to learn, they have made some upgrades since 2013. So I am playing with the trailer set up, I got MOMENTUM typed in as a trailer name then it asked me did I want light, medium, or heavy trailer brake input, ok that's not exactly what it said, but I chose medium and it set the brake actuator at 9. I'll probably have to go in there and delete that out, but not knowing what I needed to say is bothersome. It was interesting that they have electric/hydraulic brakes as an option, as well as 5th wheel. New toys... Now I have to go find "my screen". Something to do tomorrow for sure.

In the mean time I have decided on Luverne Black O Mega Wheel to Wheel running boards., Gator Trax rollup bed cover, a Duha underseat organizer, Saddleman Seat Covers and am considering an Air Lift suspension system.

My wife is giving me the stink eye, freaking waste of money. But a man must do what a man must do. Those are bare essentials. IMHO

[WhittleBurner]

Not only is it some foreign kind of Ford design it has all new wizmo gizmo's to learn, they have made some upgrades since 2013. So I am playing with the trailer set up, I got MOMENTUM typed in as a trailer name then it asked me did I want light, medium, or heavy trailer brake input, ok that's not exactly what it said, but I chose medium and it set the brake actuator at 9. I'll probably have to go in there and delete that out, but not knowing what I needed to say is bothersome. It was interesting that they have electric/hydraulic brakes as an option, as well as 5th wheel. New toys... Now I have to go find "my screen". Something to do tomorrow for sure.

In the mean time I have decided on Luverne Black O Mega Wheel to Wheel running boards., Gator Trax rollup bed cover, a Duha underseat organizer, Saddleman Seat Covers and am considering an Air Lift suspension system.

My wife is giving me the stink eye, freaking waste of money. But a man must do what a man must do. Those are bare essentials. IMHO

Some women just don't understand. What will she say when you give her the real list of things you want to do.

[D2Reid]

Some women just don't understand. What will she say when you give her the real list of things you want to do.

LOL, "You are spending too much money, why do you need that?" One of the joys of being married for over 30 years is a full understanding of each other. Her response is mostly one of habit, there were times in our lives when we didn't have much and every penny counted, she remembers those times and still worries about it.

[Chiefblueman]

LOL, "You are spending too much money, why do you need that?" One of the joys of being married for over 30 years is a full understanding of each other. Her response is mostly one of habit, there were times in our lives when we didn't have much and every penny counted, she remembers those times and still worries about it.

Dallas, you could always try the "ask for forgiveness instead of permission" technique. ………………

I used it once when I brought home a new motorcycle. Scratch that..... now I remember why I've never used that technique again. The garage got awfully cold at night

Even though you have defected to the dark side, I predict you're going to love that new truck! Maybe try hollering "Dammit Jim, I'm an RVer not a starship commander!" Maybe that'll open up some analog options.

[D2Reid]

LOL, drove at night for the first time, couldn't figure out how to turn the lights on. Had DW jumping out of the truck to see if they were one, back in, back out, back in, back out... Now remember I don't have any running boards yet.

[perfpix]

Congrats! Now you need to update your signature to 2017 Momentum 376TH, 2019 F450...

John

[D2Reid]

Congrats! Now you need to update your signature to 2017 Momentum 376TH, 2019 F450...

John

Will do waiting for a good photo op....