Careful during early phase of retirement. I spent last Winter at home (after 35 years on call 24/7/365) and spent way too much time and money on Amazon.. whoa! My monthly Amex was out of hand for awhile.
Doing 'nothing' is an art form of it's own. Try to stay busy on my business but it's not exactly setting the world on fire.. we're fine, tho'.

So this year I resolved to not spend a bunch of money online shopping but instead online shopped new trucks and ended up spending $60k+ on a new F350 XLT CC LB. Dang!
Looking forward to dragging the Reflection around next opportunity.

 

Yeah, truck shopping is always cheaper than Amazon, lol. Enjoy it!

 

If only you could truck shop on Amazon eh' Tyler?!?!?

 

Oh, hey Tyler... I know you are always reading beyond FTE. I see you post in the comments on TFL etc. Have you read or heard anything about the 2020 F150 redesign? I'm wondering what's coming next there...

 

I really have no inkling, other than the hybrid option you can get on the F-150 police truck this year. I have a feeling it will be a pretty excellent vehicle, whether it is a 2020 or 2021 model.

I wish the diesel option in the 150 was a little stronger, although a family member just bought a brand new Land Rover with this engine...it is very smooth.

 

I thought it was a lock that it was 2020? Nothing wrong with the 19's though. It's very early for Ford to do a redesign as opposed to a refresh but I guess they want to keep their breadwinner as fresh as possible.

 

True and very sad that your industry is turning into "parts changers". If the computer doesn't say what to do, they can't do it. The "fast lane" service folks don't take pride in their work either. I grit my teeth every time I have to take my truck in.

And then the good techs up here leave the dealerships and start their own businesses.

 

I'm just thinking 2015 = brand new design, 2018 = refresh. That's three model years of the same, so three years of the refresh puts the new model at 2021? 2020 models would be shipping no later than fall of 2019...so if it's really only a year away, there haven't been any spy shots of a brand new model I've seen.

BUT...the competition is heating up with brand new designs from RAM and GM this year. RAM in particular has a compelling truck, especially the interior...although I'd still be worried about overall quality and reliability from any FCA product. Sometimes I think FCA tries to do too much and forgets core virtues like quality and longevity. But we'll see. The GM trucks are nice enough, but don't really raise the bar.

I think I mentioned earlier another family member bought a new 2018 F-150 earlier this year, coming from a 2016. My takeaway is that I like the 2016 front end better, the 2018 rear end better, and the inside is the same. Of course, his trucks were both XLT Premium trim, and I do think I like the LED lights of the high trim models better on the 2018 trucks. He did switch from a 2.7L to a 5.0L; the 10-speed transmission is simply not as smooth as the old 6-speed in mine and his opinions. He got basically every option for an XLT though, with 20" chrome rims, twin-panel roof, nav, etc, etc.

 

I believe the new F150 is coming for 2021 model year. Hybrid will be available in the F150, but I don't know what other changes are coming.

Super Duty refresh is 2020 model year, bringing the 10 speed and 7.3L V8 gasser. I expect 500/1000, or very close.

Rodney, I'm glad to hear you've had good luck selling your toys in the fall. We will likely be putting our fifth wheel up for sale this weekend if the final look at the Reflection 311BHS goes off as planned. We are planning to list ours, then order our new reflection late December for a spring delivery.

So, if anyone is looking for a near-mint 2012 Flagstaff 8528 BHSS, hit me up!

 

I looked again and while I saw a bunch about the new 2020 F150 hybrid, the only mention of an all new 2020 F150 was this article. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-...181900025.html Certainly not a definitive source.

I can see myself ordering a 2019 F150 for spring delivery while my truck is still worth some decent coin if the numbers mesh. Of course, that would only happen if the RV sells. I'd want the 502a pkg which excludes the plow prep which I'd need for the Boss V-Plow I'd add. However, I've found that much like the hill decent button I was able to add to my current truck with Forscan, I can add the plow button to a higher trim level to the F150. All the button does is divert current from niceties like heated seats, 110 inverter, etc. to the electric power steering and plow pump. It's a simple software change that can be done to any 5.0 F150 with Forscan. I'm sure I'm way ahead of myself but I'm always planning the next move...

 

Rodney are you getting another truck or trading to a F150 from the F350?

 

Trading or selling outright to buy. If I don't have the RV, I have no need of a SD. I'd much prefer the ride of a 150 and a gas engine. I'm am not one of those guys who owns a SD just because. I'm all about the comfort in my old age Dak...LOL

 

That is correct. It is coming in 2020 as a 2021 model. Basically, almost 2 years from now.

 

Good pickup Tom! I missed that...

Honestly, I'd be fine with an old/dated 2019. At least there would be products designed and ready for it like the plow mount I'd need... My wife's new GC will be dated soon with the redesign coming out. I must be growing up or older as I really don't care...LOL

 

Giving up camping... Never thought I'd hear those words from you Rodney. But I get it... I actually debate over and over about why I need a F350 if I am not RVing. Last time it was because the F150 outfitted like my F350 is wasn't that far off in price. Although a 30 mpg+ hybrid pickup with house power backup generator built in is a good selling point for me.