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Feb 9, 2021 | 04:36 PM

Bob Ashbrook

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Hi everyone, new to the forum and looking for some guidance on what to look for in a F250 that I'm looking into purchasing. It's a 2015 6.7 Diesel, Lariat, 66,000 miles.
This will be my daily as well as a tow vehicle for a 7,000 lb. camper. Truck is in great shape with new tires. Buying from a dealer.

Do I need to be concerned with the rear end gears?
Are there any common problems that I should be aware of?
Any questions I should asking the dealership?

Thanks in advance for any input you guys can provide!
BTW, this is replacing a 2010 Ram 1500 that is a good truck but I'm wanting some overkill on the towing in case I go to a bigger camper.

Bob

Feb 9, 2021 | 09:51 PM

muhford

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The F250 will be fine for just about any bumper pull camper. If you are thinking about upgrading your camper in the future an F350 will have considerably higher payload than an F250.

Feb 9, 2021 | 11:24 PM

Ace_boy2786

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Originally Posted by muhford

The F250 will be fine for just about any bumper pull camper. If you are thinking about upgrading your camper in the future an F350 will have considerably higher payload than an F250.

The trade off for the higher capacity with the F350 (Dually at least, Single wheel F350 will have the same width as the 250) though is that you won't be able to use most drive throughs (banks, CVS, Walgreens, car washes stuff like that) but places like Wendys and McDonalds usually have an open drive-through so theirs is still feasible. Also regardless of 250 or 350 the CrewCab LongBed trucks will take up 2 spots (length wise) in just about, if not, all parking lots you go to so you'll find yourself parking towards the far side of the lots and walking a bit to get to the store\restaurant.

Feb 10, 2021 | 06:51 AM

99powerstrokedF250

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Originally Posted by Ace_boy2786

Where I live if you have something bigger than a half-ton truck you're not using a drive-thru car wash. Where I used to live down state had (2) separate car washes that I drove a dually through.

I have never seen a drive-thru window (bank, pharmacy, or other) that I couldn't get a dually through. It's a tight squeeze but I have driven one through just about every drive-thru I can find. You've just got to pay attention.

Feb 10, 2021 | 08:21 AM

Fefanatic

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I have a '15 F350 and the biggest issue I have had is the DPF system. I did buy mine used and it had a issue right off the bat with the HPFP and low pressures. The dealer found the cardboard cap from a bottle of fuel additive in the fuel tank. After removing that and replacing HPFP truck ran great. Since then I've had def tank heater, and reluctant sensors replaced under extended warranty. I love the truck but it can be a pain in the azz. I would do it again though. Fuel mileage is what I would consider fantastic considering the size of truck. 18 mpg on highway at 70mph is not unusual and that's miles divided by gallons and not the fantasy display.

Feb 10, 2021 | 09:18 AM

Bob Ashbrook

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Thanks to all, really helpful.
Fefanatic, that's exactly what I needed.......Thanks much!

Bob

Feb 10, 2021 | 03:04 PM

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In the midwest I swear all new construction projects are drawn up in California by and engineer who drives a prius. Most drive thrus I have to mount the curb and screw up their landscaping. There's been a few where I had to reverse out because I couldn't make the turn.