Notices

Upgrading the Truck

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 1, 2021 | 08:16 AM
  #1  
allendks45's Avatar
allendks45
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 398
Likes: 110
From: Southwest Montana & Idaho
Upgrading the Truck

Finally pulled the trigger and ordered a 22' F350 Lariat DRW because of what they offered for my current truck. All I can say it is insane what was offered. Not going to complain about a brand new truck coming out of pocket $12k and no payments. Will be upgrading the camper once again back to an Arctic Fox 990 as we plan on doing more cold weather camping this year and next. The weight and rear axle ratings are more than capable of handling any AF so that will end any hesitations of traveling full of water. Build week is 27 September so maybe by end of October it'll be in the garage.

Cheers!
 
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2021 | 12:09 PM
  #2  
sweeperman's Avatar
sweeperman
Cross-Country
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 92
Likes: 45
Nice move you will love the ride of a dually with a AF990 I sure do
 
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2021 | 02:48 PM
  #3  
RV_Tech's Avatar
RV_Tech
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 10,060
Likes: 491
From: Bristol, TN.
That sounds like a super combo. I would go the same route except I am married.

Steve
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2021 | 12:39 AM
  #4  
Wing Nut Bert's Avatar
Wing Nut Bert
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 449
Likes: 51
Originally Posted by RV_Tech
That sounds like a super combo. I would go the same route except I am married.

Steve
............
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2021 | 06:40 AM
  #5  
crewzer's Avatar
crewzer
Logistics Pro
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,334
Likes: 306
From: Mills River
Thumbs up

Originally Posted by RV_Tech
That sounds like a super combo. I would go the same route except I am married.

Steve
This is one of the funniest comments I’ve seen in a very long time… ROTFLMAO!


Jim / crewzer
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2021 | 08:44 AM
  #6  
WyoBull's Avatar
WyoBull
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,033
Likes: 105
From: Casper, Wyoming
Congratulations on your new truck. We just recently traded in my wife's SUV on a 2021 F150. I was also amazed at what they gave us on trade for her SUV. They also gave us a good deal on the truck, contrary to what you are hearing about them not dealing at all on the new ones. We found what we wanted in a truck our dealer had on the lot.

You new truck with the AF990 will be a good combination. Christmas come early!
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2021 | 01:57 PM
  #7  
jefe4x4's Avatar
jefe4x4
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 411
Likes: 284
From: Northern Sierra Nevada
You guys offer the only fun we ever get on FTE!
I'm married also, but Jeanie doesn't like the hips that you have to watch when parking a dually.
I don't mind watching the hips.
Allen, that sounds like the perfect winter TC setup to me, although I'm not too fond of the way dual rear wheels act on ice.
jefe de nada
 
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2021 | 06:38 AM
  #8  
allendks45's Avatar
allendks45
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 398
Likes: 110
From: Southwest Montana & Idaho
Originally Posted by jefe4x4
You guys offer the only fun we ever get on FTE!
I'm married also, but Jeanie doesn't like the hips that you have to watch when parking a dually.
I don't mind watching the hips.
Allen, that sounds like the perfect winter TC setup to me, although I'm not too fond of the way dual rear wheels act on ice.
jefe de nada
We weren't crazy about it either but after speaking to my brother who drives them daily all season as he owns an excavation company for 40+ years we were reassured it wasn't as bad as it's made out. Considering the wealth of information available to us and all of the comments here on this forum it was the logical choice. Floated the idea of a smaller 5'er as well but we truly love this truck camping thing. Only stayed at one campground in 2 years and most of the time we are able to camp in very rustic places. Sometimes nearby other truck campers. They are predicting a long cold winter up here so maybe I'll have some feedback on how it drives in snow and ice. Thankfully my office is only 4.8 miles away
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 3, 2021 | 02:28 PM
  #9  
beachcamperf250's Avatar
beachcamperf250
More Turbo
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 578
Likes: 146
From: Salisbury, MD
Convert it to super singles for the winter

We have yet to get a good size snowstorm here in my neck of the woods since I have had my DRW so like you I can only assume it should be OK.
 
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2021 | 01:42 PM
  #10  
RFT2112's Avatar
RFT2112
Mountain Pass
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 190
Likes: 131
From: North Central Washington
Originally Posted by allendks45
Finally pulled the trigger and ordered a 22' F350 Lariat DRW because of what they offered for my current truck. All I can say it is insane what was offered. Not going to complain about a brand new truck coming out of pocket $12k and no payments. Will be upgrading the camper once again back to an Arctic Fox 990 as we plan on doing more cold weather camping this year and next. The weight and rear axle ratings are more than capable of handling any AF so that will end any hesitations of traveling full of water. Build week is 27 September so maybe by end of October it'll be in the garage.

Cheers!
I'm in same boat! I was offered an insane amount for my 2018 GMC Denali SRW Long Bed, and was lowballed, that I ordered a F350 lariat DRW Crew cab which is way more capable than the SRW Denali. My order goes in end of this week. 12/17/21 I'm told. I will probably be bout 10-12K out of pocket also when all said and done.
 
Reply
Old Dec 15, 2021 | 07:11 PM
  #11  
sweeperman's Avatar
sweeperman
Cross-Country
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 92
Likes: 45
nice move you will love the dually with a truck camper
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dave Puskar
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
9
Jul 29, 2020 06:40 PM
diesel_dan
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
28
Mar 27, 2014 04:52 PM
Fordtruck350
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
1
Dec 19, 2004 04:26 PM
cmhood
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Jan 23, 2004 07:10 AM
Salmonman
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
18
Aug 28, 2003 07:26 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:03 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE