Daily driving a super duty
#46
01-23-2018, 08:24 AM
Another thing I was wondering is the difference in payload and ride quality between the "lightest" f250 and the "heaviest F150?
Like F150 Supercrew heavy payload max tow 6.5' bed
VS f250 crew 6.75' bed without any camper/plow packages?
I realize there's a big difference between the 6.2L V8 and the Ecoboost. I'm very familiar with the pros and cons of that choice.
Like F150 Supercrew heavy payload max tow 6.5' bed
VS f250 crew 6.75' bed without any camper/plow packages?
I realize there's a big difference between the 6.2L V8 and the Ecoboost. I'm very familiar with the pros and cons of that choice.
#47
01-23-2018, 08:24 AM
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I've had 1/2 tons my whole life (since 1983) and I wanted a 3/4 ton, period. Like you, I only pull a trailer a few times a year but that's not why I wanted the F250. The negatives are the height of the 2017 makes it nearly impossible to reach over the side walls unless your 6'5" or above and gas mileage isn't anything to brag about. Other than those reasons, I have zero regrets in going with the 250.
#48
01-23-2018, 08:30 AM
We build things a little taller out west, but that's still a good point. I do need to get into a few parking garages, maybe I should check the clearances.
What's stock height in 2017 model year?
Just did some counting and my next truck will be my seventh. Never lifted any if them, but they do seem to be getting taller over time.
What's stock height in 2017 model year?
Just did some counting and my next truck will be my seventh. Never lifted any if them, but they do seem to be getting taller over time.
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01-23-2018, 09:04 AM
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#53
01-23-2018, 10:18 AM
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Another thing I was wondering is the difference in payload and ride quality between the "lightest" f250 and the "heaviest F150?
Like F150 Supercrew heavy payload max tow 6.5' bed
VS f250 crew 6.75' bed without any camper/plow packages?
I realize there's a big difference between the 6.2L V8 and the Ecoboost. I'm very familiar with the pros and cons of that choice.
Like F150 Supercrew heavy payload max tow 6.5' bed
VS f250 crew 6.75' bed without any camper/plow packages?
I realize there's a big difference between the 6.2L V8 and the Ecoboost. I'm very familiar with the pros and cons of that choice.
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01-23-2018, 10:19 AM
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#59
11-16-2019, 08:25 PM
Tuned
I went from a 2015 F-150 XLT supercrew 6.5 box 4X4 FX4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow Package to 2017 F-350 CCLB Lariat 4X4 FX4 6.2L 3.73 gears.
Daily driver for both.
Most of my driving is a 26 mile round trip to work, and short hops around town. Also towing a 8000 lb travel trailer approx 1500 miles per year with about the same on the freeway.
The F-150 was at 15.5 MPG or so, The F-350 is at 12.5 MPG average for the first 11500 miles with the towing, and freeway included.
The ride is stiffer for sure, and the turning radius is larger. I need to park farther out a the grocery store, home depot, etc.
The F-350 is a true truck, it drives and handles like one.
The F-150 is more like a station wagon with an open box.
There is no comparison in the towing, the F-350 is a extremely capable and stable towing platform, where the F-150 was not so good in the stability department.
I will never go back, I love the F-350, for me it was the perfect choice.
Zero problems so far, and very pleased with this truck.
I very much prefer the ride and performance of a true heavy duty truck.
Daily driver for both.
Most of my driving is a 26 mile round trip to work, and short hops around town. Also towing a 8000 lb travel trailer approx 1500 miles per year with about the same on the freeway.
The F-150 was at 15.5 MPG or so, The F-350 is at 12.5 MPG average for the first 11500 miles with the towing, and freeway included.
The ride is stiffer for sure, and the turning radius is larger. I need to park farther out a the grocery store, home depot, etc.
The F-350 is a true truck, it drives and handles like one.
The F-150 is more like a station wagon with an open box.
There is no comparison in the towing, the F-350 is a extremely capable and stable towing platform, where the F-150 was not so good in the stability department.
I will never go back, I love the F-350, for me it was the perfect choice.
Zero problems so far, and very pleased with this truck.
I very much prefer the ride and performance of a true heavy duty truck.
#60
11-19-2019, 06:52 AM
Tuned