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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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Please post your ownership or potential ownership experiences/comments on this engine and chassis configuration.

I chose it because I needed payload capacity, am not planning to tow beyond the rating of this configuration and don't expect to regularly be driving up high-elevation passes. If that were the case, I'd probably still have chosen the 6.2 with 4.30 gearing. Of course, if towing over 15k, I'd have to go with a diesel truck.

It's an added bonus that FORD has made it standard with a 48-gallon fuel tank.

The 6.2 has 344 lb-ft/1250 rpm; 387 lb-ft/2500 rpm and the rest, 430 lb-ft at 3800 rpm. Excellent numbers and lots of low-end torque for a gas engine. You can see by the TFL Truck videos how it outperforms the RAM 6.4 Hemi, which has more horsepower and an almost identical torque rating (429 lb-ft).

I wanted a truck that would last for many, many years and would be affordable to service and keep on the road. With the potential to utilize E85 (Where I am it's $1.69/gallon; Regular is $2.70/gallon and diesel is also $2.70/gallon), even with less fuel economy, overall it's not too far away, per mile, as a 6.7 truck.

The cost, loss of payload capacity and long-term repair costs of a diesel, is what kept me away.

What have been your experiences in choosing the 6.2 dually?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sorrentino100
Please post your ownership or potential ownership experiences/comments on this engine and chassis configuration.

I chose it because I needed payload capacity, am not planning to tow beyond the rating of this configuration and don't expect to regularly be driving up high-elevation passes. If that were the case, I'd probably still have chosen the 6.2 with 4.30 gearing. Of course, if towing over 15k, I'd have to go with a diesel truck.

It's an added bonus that FORD has made it standard with a 48-gallon fuel tank.

The 6.2 has 344 lb-ft/1250 rpm; 387 lb-ft/2500 rpm and the rest, 430 lb-ft at 3800 rpm. Excellent numbers and lots of low-end torque for a gas engine. You can see by the TFL Truck videos how it outperforms the RAM 6.4 Hemi, which has more horsepower and an almost identical torque rating (429 lb-ft).

I wanted a truck that would last for many, many years and would be affordable to service and keep on the road. With the potential to utilize E85 (Where I am it's $1.69/gallon; Regular is $2.70/gallon and diesel is also $2.70/gallon), even with less fuel economy, overall it's not too far away, per mile, as a 6.7 truck.

The cost, loss of payload capacity and long-term repair costs of a diesel, is what kept me away.

What have been your experiences in choosing the 6.2 dually?
This is going to be limited as a 6.2 dually pickup is extremely rare. I have one on order for many of the same reasons, but really liked the dually as it's a cost competitive package for what you get.

$1400 gets you a massive axle, clearance lighting, trailer controller and steps which are absolutely needed in a truck such as this. Duallys also retain the hydro-assist brake boosters which to me feel and brake better than vacuum.

I did get the 4.30s for snappy in town driving, as this is replacing my current work truck and I tow 15-22K lbs occasionally.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 10:18 AM
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Ive only seen one dually gasser while doing much research for my diesel dually I ordered. I was down at a Las Vegas Ford dealer and they had the only gasser dually I've seen on the internet or in person, believe it was a Lariat 2017 loaded with lots of options and 3.73 gears.

I was tempted to get a gas dually myself but in the end for various reasons went diesel. Regardless of which engine you have, I agree the dually is a good value for what you get. Standard they come with the hi tech Dana M300 biggest rear axle, (available limited slip that works automatically anytime you need it, not a fan of the manually selected 20mph e-lockers), running boards, trailer brake controller, clearance lights, hydroboost brakes, lower bed height for towing 5th wheel or gooseneck, 14000 gvw and just flat-out look tough!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 10:48 AM
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I have never seen a gasser drw. I didn't even know Ford offered this combo until I read this thread!
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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I've posted this elsewhere but I'll post it again here based on the specific topic.

I special ordered a DRW 6.2L for carrying a truck camper. I don't tow anything, so for me it was much more about payload than the ultimate towing capability that the diesel offers. We intend to go on summer-long trips into remote spots (e.g. AK Haul Road, NWT Dempster Highway) and I feel more comfortable doing so with a gas motor/fuel system than a diesel. The truck you pick should fit your specific usage, so ignore the clowns who act like the whole world should do exactly as they did. Everyone uses their truck differently, that's why there isn't one model of Super Duty.

Thus far I have 2500 miles on the truck, including 1700 round trip to go get my Bigfoot truck camper. The truck has been flawless so far and for our usage offers a tremendous amount of capability for the dollar.

 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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Great looking truck/camper set up. When you have a slide in, payload is where it's at
 
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Nice looking rig.
 
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Originally Posted by ngamountains
I've posted this elsewhere but I'll post it again here based on the specific topic.

I special ordered a DRW 6.2L for carrying a truck camper. I don't tow anything, so for me it was much more about payload than the ultimate towing capability that the diesel offers. We intend to go on summer-long trips into remote spots (e.g. AK Haul Road, NWT Dempster Highway) and I feel more comfortable doing so with a gas motor/fuel system than a diesel. The truck you pick should fit your specific usage, so ignore the clowns who act like the whole world should do exactly as they did. Everyone uses their truck differently, that's why there isn't one model of Super Duty.

Thus far I have 2500 miles on the truck, including 1700 round trip to go get my Bigfoot truck camper. The truck has been flawless so far and for our usage offers a tremendous amount of capability for the dollar.
Great truck choice. XL black trim and magnetic makes a good color combo.

Almost like the one I ordered, same color, but I got a regular cab and kept the steelies instead of the aluminum wheels.

Did you get 4.30s or keep the 3.73s?
 
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