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Jun 27, 2003 | 03:06 PM

dkauts

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Hi all,

I'm new here. I'm from West Palm Beach area. Please see my question below.

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I want to purchase a used 2001/2002 F250 with a 5.4L gas. I want to tow, occasionally (<10 times per year and no greater than 150 miles one way) and/or a TT (5K weight) up to 800 miles one way <2 times per year).

Upon reading comments I'm getting nervous about this combo. Do I want to upgrade to a diesel? If so, 6.0 okay? I've been told that diesel's are not reliable and very expensive to fix.

Please give me some advice before I make a mistake.

Thanks.

Don

P.S. If anyone wants to call me I can be reached on (561) 968-9330. Thanks again.

Jun 27, 2003 | 04:06 PM

Bubba Shrimp

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Howdy! Looks like you found it.

Jun 27, 2003 | 04:11 PM

dkauts

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Yes, I did.

Thanks for the heads up.

Don

Jun 29, 2003 | 07:47 AM

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Hi Don, I used to use an E150 conversion van to tow a 22" car hauler. Had the 5.4 and tow package, rated for 7700#. Made many trips from MI to FL, did a reasonable job, except for the sway from passing trucks. Used a load equalizing hitch and a friction type anti sway control. I also use a F350 diesel dually crew cab, no sway with the dual wheels, & lots more horsepower for the hills. Both trucks were trouble free.
Bottom line, if this is also a daily driver, I'd vote for the 5.4 and get the best hitch, brake contoller and sway control you can.

Hope this helps
Ed

Last edited by blueovalinvestments; Jun 29, 2003 at 07:50 AM.