I pulled my camper (~8,500lbs) last weekend and was frustrated as usual. It starts out as a gutless pig. Can barely hold 65MPH and sucks fuel like crazy. On the way home, with the radio on and 3 teenagers yapping, I though I heard what may have been pre-ignition clatter, and then all of a sudden I had more power then needed. Simultaneous to that, my daughter said, "Dad, what was that?" The BSEG appeared. I hit 75MPH and had to back way off...that's the way it should be. If someone can figure out what is going on I would be happy to handsomely compensate them. This happens almost every time I tow for a long haul.

 

You mean every time you tow, it suddenly wakes up at some point? Does it go away later? Or do you mean it just is a gutless pig every time?

 

Yes, yes, and it starts out that way, yes.

 

Interesting. Start your own thread. we need to diagnose this more.

 

Interesting story. So I went to look at a 5th wheel yesterday (hopefully offering today!) and the guy who was selling it was very chatty. He owns a local auto body/repair shop and does a lot of salvage work with repairing vehicles. All his vehicles are these and he gets a "new one" every couple years. He asked me about my truck and I told him it was a V10. Of course his first words were "God bless, what mileage do you get?" I gave him some snarky response and he said in reply "Well at least you wont be left stranded with this trailer like all my diesels have left me at some point." He's owned a 6.0 and a Cummins. He did keep saying that I have a "beautiful truck!"

 

I have been looking at travel trailers for a few years and about to pull the trigger on one finally!! One of the first questions from salesmen is " what are you pulling it with?" I tell them a F250 and the next question is " what engine?" V10 I say. They 1st say "Oh yeah it will pull it no problem". Yes, I know that! Then as we walk around and chat it ALWAYS comes out, "Be glad you don't have a diesel. I have had X engine and it cost me more than I care to talk about and been left stranded out in BUFU". I have been looking for 5+ years and have been to more than 50 dealers across the country. Not every salesman gets into truck or powertrain conversation, but I have had more that do than not. And I get the same response.


I love my 2V V10! Would love to have a late 3V V10, but am happy with what I have!!!

 

I have spent the last couple of weeks (off work) to really clean up my F250.

1) Bought new tires and got Nitto 285/70/17 Terra Grapplers G2. So far they are great.

2) Replaced both painted bumpers with new chrome ones. Pretty easy job overall. My painted ones were pretty pitted. Painted steel just doesn't last on a bumper.

3) Replaced the shocks with Monroe Reflex. I took off my almost 8 year old Bilsteins. I am really impressed with the ride of Monroe's. Amazing difference and I think the old ones were just shot.

4) Rust prevention. When I dropped my spare I noticed a lot of rust starting around the bed cross members. Nothing severe but definitely caught my eye. I wire brushed / wheeled everything I could find and primed and topcoated with Rustoleum oil based. I've had good luck with that paint in the past.

One area that really needed attention was the top side of the front spring perches. The passenger side gets constantly wet with the A/C on and the powder coating was really cracked with rust starting. I cleaned it all off and primed and painted it.

You can't stop rust but I hope I have put it off for several more years. The body panels are all still 100% rust free so that helps.

 

We'll see how the truck does with this dragging behind. Just need to find a place and some time to do so.

 

That's huge! Very nice TT too.

 

Beautiful set up!!!

 

Thanks!

30.5' bunk house about 7700lbs dry. Got it for an absolute steal. It does feel massive when towing.

 

Thanks! Can't wait to just use it and not just driveway camp outs.

 

Finally took time to take a pic.

 

I kind of feel like I'm on my own little island over here. I don't do any pulling with mine. If I do it's small utility trailer and let's be realistic, that doesn't count.
This truck is really just going to be my hunting rig. Lot's of corn fields, carrying gear, decoys, blinds, stands... driving an hour and a half on the highway then dropping off into a field / woods.
So far I do absolutely love it. I didn't want the diesel and the maintenance bill associated with it, especially since I'm not pulling, and I had the 5.4 in my F150 and I just don't see that engine doing well in this larger chassis.
I have a lot more plans than tires / level. A good friend works at SCT so a tuner is definitely in the works and I believe in opening up the exhaust and letting it breathe.
Still need to get some other preventative things out of the way such as really nice seat covers as to not ruin the near spotless interior and upgrade the lighting so I can see well out into the fields in the morning. Also things such as spark plugs and other maintenance items that appear to have gone by the wayside by the previous owner.

I had my F150 for 12 years. It was with me longer than any woman in my life and it was hard letting it go, but I couldn't be more excited as to what this truck has to offer.

 

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