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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 07:34 PM
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well just got the truck at 500 miles when I found a trailer at a price I couldn't pass up. I babied it the whole way home. Does that first 1000 miles really matter seen a lot of varying posts on here about the subject . It is a 35+5 weights 8500lbs empty
 
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well just got the truck at 500 miles when I found a trailer at a price I couldn't pass up. I babied it the whole way home. Does that first 1000 miles really matter seen a lot of varying posts on here about the subject . It is a 35+5 weights 8500lbs empty
Great looking truck and great looking trailer! Whats the GTWR on it? Also why did you go for the 350 drw instead of the 450? I would go with the 350 drw as well for my own reasons but I would like to hear yours. Also, what do you plan on moving with that thing?
 
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Very nice combo
I would not consider towing 8500lbs with that truck setup to tow at least 27,500lbs to be a problem under the 1000 miles
 
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Honestly major reason was 450s are on a huge delay per the dealer. Wanted better mpg long term 3.55 gears insurance was $80 cheaper per State Farm. Other than that f450 doesn't have that much higher towing with less payload wheels and tires are cheaper for 350 8 bolt lugs. I test drive a base 450 and the turning wasn't that much better felt heavier to me than 350 probably all in my head. Minor reason another $3500 for no reason.

I'll mostly be moving around our own stuff with it toys tractor and dozer a little other stuff for friends who need reliable transport. I don't remember the trailer rating I know it has dual 12k dexter axles.
 
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