Said goodbye to my 6.2
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My travel trailer is a 2006 Airstream, so it is very aero dynamic. and lighter. I will get a cap for whatever I purchase. The dealer told me he will heavy discount the cost of parts and labor to swap out the 3.73 to 4.30. My other choice is a 2012 2500 Ram Mega Cab with Cummins. The power slide out and folding mirrors on the Ford are a nice touch. Decisions, decisions! On my trip to Colorado this summer my 02' Ford F-350 7.3 PSD pulled very well. Don't want to make the wrong decision.
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With mixed emotions I said goodbye to my truck yesterday. I worked out a deal on a new truck at a dealer 275 miles away. (I am in the boonies) It was a deal I could not say no to. The truck listed at well over 75K (cdn) and I got it for 61k and they gave me 34K for mine. I only had to pay 27k difference. I almost changed my mind several times and almost turned around at one point as this has been and is such a good truck. Problem is being a trucker from way back I have diesel running through my veins and it just doesn't seem like a truck without a diesel in it. I refuse to buy another ford diesel after the 6.0 and 6.4 I had, not taking a chance on a 6.7. I went to a Dodge 3500 Laramie dually loaded right up. Driving it home last night left me with the impression that it is the most refined truck I have ever driven. We'll see how I feel over time if I still feel that way. I have been driving nothing but Ford pickups for 20 years and it was a hard step to take. I lost track of how many people I talked to that owned them to get first hand opinions on how they were holding up etc. The mileage for a diesel is terrible to start with at 14.5 mpg highway, but my brother said over time it improves and he is getting around 20 with his now. Takes a long time to break them in to get to that point, he figures a good 20,000 miles or so before they see real good mileage.
I bought a Reese under box set of rails so I can use the same Reese fifth wheel hitch I bought for the factory fifth wheel mount on my F350. Other than that I just got some Husky liners and a Truxedo Lo Pro for a tonneau cover as the one on my 350 is 8 years old and still looks like new. Great covers I highly recommend them.
I bought a Reese under box set of rails so I can use the same Reese fifth wheel hitch I bought for the factory fifth wheel mount on my F350. Other than that I just got some Husky liners and a Truxedo Lo Pro for a tonneau cover as the one on my 350 is 8 years old and still looks like new. Great covers I highly recommend them.
That's a very nice truck you got there!!!
I test drove a 12 dodge 3500 cummins at the same time I drove a 12 F350 with the 6.7 & hands down I liked the dodge better. Plus I'm also a fan of the Inline 6 engine design instead of the V8. Personal preference. I think the Ford truck body is built a little stronger even though the dually fenders arent the best looking.....
If I were in the market for a new diesel, the Dodge 3500 with the cummins would get my business. Once again, not downing the Ford, just my personal preference.
Glad to see you're hanging around.
Congrats on the new truck!!!!
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Nice looking truck!
I also was contemplating a RAM while my SD was on order. Took a test drive...and thought it ran ok. The one thing...that just does NOT compare to the SD...is the tow mirrors. Man...the SD are just so user friendly...and a main selling point IMHO.
Rumor...has it...that RAM is coming out with an adjustable tow mirror for the HD models in '13 or '14. Might be a mod for your future.
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I also was contemplating a RAM while my SD was on order. Took a test drive...and thought it ran ok. The one thing...that just does NOT compare to the SD...is the tow mirrors. Man...the SD are just so user friendly...and a main selling point IMHO.
Rumor...has it...that RAM is coming out with an adjustable tow mirror for the HD models in '13 or '14. Might be a mod for your future.
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