Mission changed, would you keep it?
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Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Hartford, WI
Back story: during covid restrictions, we decided we wanted a travel trailer or 5th wheel. My F-150 at the time didn't have enough payload, so we shopped around for a F350. We spent a couple of months chasing down trucks only to find they had just sold, or were marked up with a market adjustment. Finally, I ordered through Granger Ford in early November 2021. Unfortunately, we didn't get the truck until the end of January 2023! In the meantime, travel and other activities have returned to normal. RV prices suck and the places we want to travel are booked for this summer (everyone else had the same idea about buying an RV). The family members we planned to visit in the RV have moved to places where it isn't practical. So, we've decided to not buy an RV.
Now I have a diesel Platinum F350 loaded up for towing and nothing to tow. The biggest workout it will get is occasionally hauling mulch or moving some furniture. I work from home, so the mileage will be low. Probably 10,000 miles per year average if we take it on a few trips. I really like the truck, but it is way more than we need for so little use.
On the plus side:
Now I have a diesel Platinum F350 loaded up for towing and nothing to tow. The biggest workout it will get is occasionally hauling mulch or moving some furniture. I work from home, so the mileage will be low. Probably 10,000 miles per year average if we take it on a few trips. I really like the truck, but it is way more than we need for so little use.
On the plus side:
The 6.7 is amazing. The power and sound is addicting.
I like the interior - Dark Marsala looks great in person.
The options package is good - especially 360 cameras and multi contour seats.
On the negative side:I like the interior - Dark Marsala looks great in person.
The options package is good - especially 360 cameras and multi contour seats.
Expensive oil changes.
Stiff empty ride.
City and parking lot navigation isn't graceful!
My wife doesn't like driving it. (could be a plus).
Anyone have a similar experience? Would you keep a F350 diesel for light duty service?Stiff empty ride.
City and parking lot navigation isn't graceful!
My wife doesn't like driving it. (could be a plus).
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 487
From: North Carolina
Back story: during covid restrictions, we decided we wanted a travel trailer or 5th wheel. My F-150 at the time didn't have enough payload, so we shopped around for a F350. We spent a couple of months chasing down trucks only to find they had just sold, or were marked up with a market adjustment. Finally, I ordered through Granger Ford in early November 2021. Unfortunately, we didn't get the truck until the end of January 2023! In the meantime, travel and other activities have returned to normal. RV prices suck and the places we want to travel are booked for this summer (everyone else had the same idea about buying an RV). The family members we planned to visit in the RV have moved to places where it isn't practical. So, we've decided to not buy an RV.
Now I have a diesel Platinum F350 loaded up for towing and nothing to tow. The biggest workout it will get is occasionally hauling mulch or moving some furniture. I work from home, so the mileage will be low. Probably 10,000 miles per year average if we take it on a few trips. I really like the truck, but it is way more than we need for so little use.
On the plus side:
Now I have a diesel Platinum F350 loaded up for towing and nothing to tow. The biggest workout it will get is occasionally hauling mulch or moving some furniture. I work from home, so the mileage will be low. Probably 10,000 miles per year average if we take it on a few trips. I really like the truck, but it is way more than we need for so little use.
On the plus side:
The 6.7 is amazing. The power and sound is addicting.
I like the interior - Dark Marsala looks great in person.
The options package is good - especially 360 cameras and multi contour seats.
On the negative side:I like the interior - Dark Marsala looks great in person.
The options package is good - especially 360 cameras and multi contour seats.
Expensive oil changes.
Stiff empty ride.
City and parking lot navigation isn't graceful!
My wife doesn't like driving it. (could be a plus).
Anyone have a similar experience? Would you keep a F350 diesel for light duty service?Stiff empty ride.
City and parking lot navigation isn't graceful!
My wife doesn't like driving it. (could be a plus).
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: NY/Canada border
If the original intended use is gone, to never return then sell it while the market is good. You can always move to a F 150 and a smaller RV if you decide to revisit that plan in the future. Especially if it's just for 2 people.
If there's a chance of purchasing a larger RV or of any other towing needs popping up in the future then keep it.
You've already mentioned the higher upkeep costs and limited uses for a diesel, so there's that. In the end only you know your current and potential future uses. Make yourself a list of pros and cons and decide from there.
There probably is no hurry to make a decision since you already lived through the wait for a truck and you now have it in your possession.
If there's a chance of purchasing a larger RV or of any other towing needs popping up in the future then keep it.
You've already mentioned the higher upkeep costs and limited uses for a diesel, so there's that. In the end only you know your current and potential future uses. Make yourself a list of pros and cons and decide from there.
There probably is no hurry to make a decision since you already lived through the wait for a truck and you now have it in your possession.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 121
Likes: 206
If it’s your only vehicle, or you are making payments on it, you can get most of your money back if you sell in the current market.
If it’s paid for, and you have another vehicle, I say keep it - it’s always good to have a truck, and it’s even better to have a Super Duty.
Your biggest regret will be finding yourself eyeballing RVs again but not having a tow vehicle.
If it’s paid for, and you have another vehicle, I say keep it - it’s always good to have a truck, and it’s even better to have a Super Duty.
Your biggest regret will be finding yourself eyeballing RVs again but not having a tow vehicle.
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Chaz
Can you even get anything off the lots now if he was to trade it in? They still look empty to me.
Keep the mileage to around 7k a year and the oil change light will only come on once a year. $150 and a fuel filter change every 3 years? DEF around $4 a gallon and around one 7.5 gallon tank per oil change?
My 5.0 F150 is like $90 oil change at the dealer and they said it takes 9qts or something.
If its a shortbed not worth the hassle to trade IMO.
Keep the mileage to around 7k a year and the oil change light will only come on once a year. $150 and a fuel filter change every 3 years? DEF around $4 a gallon and around one 7.5 gallon tank per oil change?
My 5.0 F150 is like $90 oil change at the dealer and they said it takes 9qts or something.
If its a shortbed not worth the hassle to trade IMO.
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Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2022
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I've had a diesel Super Duty co-daily driver for more than 20 years but I also have a couple of toys to tow. To me it comes down to finances. The truck drives great but costs more than an F150 for now. The crazy RV situation I believe to be temporary and will eventually get back to supply/demand equilibrium. When diesel was about as much as regular, it didn't really cost more to drive than an F150 as it will get about as good or better fuel mileage depending on the circumstances. I believe the crazy diesel prices to be somewhat temporary and here in northern NJ, I just got it for under 4 smokes a gallon so that was good to see. The diesel engine will outlast the gas engine plus the Super Duty has the option of being able to haul a large toy (boat, RV, etc). Options are worth something (learned that in my finance classes). Families change. Our kids get older and multiply and what everyone wants to do changes. Be ready for it.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 1,405
Likes: 1,171
From: East TN
Not sure where you are shopping for an RV but the prices have tumbled in the past few months. Also - buy USED !!! I bought mine from a couple that couldn't afford it any more. They had owned it 6 months and had made three trips. I paid off their balance and saved $13,500 over the cost of the same exact model available on a dealer lot in Knoxville. The wife and I looked on the lot and then I went and searched for the exact model we liked on RVTrader.com. I had to drive 600 miles to Michigan to pick it up but it was well worth it. Plus the owner threw in a Fastway e2 WDH ($600), an Andersen Ultimate Trailer Super EZ Leveling Block Bag ($300), various electrical adapters, cords, etc. All of that stuff is needed and not included with RVs so it was a +$1,000 bonus for us. As far as the RV parks being full they have been that way for years. I typically make my reservations 9 - 12 months out at any of the nicer parks.
As far as the truck goes if you aren't going to use it take it down and trade it on a F-150. No way an F-150 with the same options is more than what your truck is worth now.
As far as the truck goes if you aren't going to use it take it down and trade it on a F-150. No way an F-150 with the same options is more than what your truck is worth now.
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 966
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From: Adirondacks
I would keep the truck. You special ordered exactly what you wanted and you like everything with only three minor negatives. You got the truck from Granger so we know you got a great price. Working from home means the city driving should not be an issue. Your CCSB is not much larger than an F150 anyway, except for height. Air the tires down to 60 front 50 rear for a more comfortable empty ride. The expensive oil and filter service will be infrequent with your low mileage use. Reevaluate your camping dreams in a couple of years. You have an awesome truck, even though your original intent for towing changed. BTW, I did almost the exact same thing, going from F150 to F250 for a new larger camper purchase that never happened. I kept my F250 and still love it and am very happy with having this truck. Only if something became a big negative would I get rid of your truck.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: NW Wyoming USA
Back story: Unfortunately, we didn't get the truck until the end of January 2023! In the meantime, travel and other activities have returned to normal. RV prices suck and the places we want to travel are booked for this summer (everyone else had the same idea about buying an RV). The family members we planned to visit in the RV have moved to places where it isn't practical. So, we've decided to not buy an RV.
Now I have a diesel Platinum F350 loaded up for towing and nothing to tow. The biggest workout it will get is occasionally hauling mulch or moving some furniture. I work from home, so the mileage will be low. Probably 10,000 miles per year average if we take it on a few trips. I really like the truck, but it is way more than we need for so little use.
On the plus side:
Now I have a diesel Platinum F350 loaded up for towing and nothing to tow. The biggest workout it will get is occasionally hauling mulch or moving some furniture. I work from home, so the mileage will be low. Probably 10,000 miles per year average if we take it on a few trips. I really like the truck, but it is way more than we need for so little use.
On the plus side:
The 6.7 is amazing. The power and sound is addicting.
I like the interior - Dark Marsala looks great in person.
The options package is good - especially 360 cameras and multi contour seats.
On the negative side:I like the interior - Dark Marsala looks great in person.
The options package is good - especially 360 cameras and multi contour seats.
Expensive oil changes.
Stiff empty ride.
City and parking lot navigation isn't graceful!
My wife doesn't like driving it. (could be a plus).
Anyone have a similar experience? Would you keep a F350 diesel for light duty service?Stiff empty ride.
City and parking lot navigation isn't graceful!
My wife doesn't like driving it. (could be a plus).
From what you wrote, you had already decided not to buy a RV before you bought the truck, but you bought the truck anyway?
Now a month after buying the truck you want to sell it?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 1,410
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Can you even get anything off the lots now if he was to trade it in? They still look empty to me.
Keep the mileage to around 7k a year and the oil change light will only come on once a year. $150 and a fuel filter change every 3 years? DEF around $4 a gallon and around one 7.5 gallon tank per oil change?
My 5.0 F150 is like $90 oil change at the dealer and they said it takes 9qts or something.
If its a shortbed not worth the hassle to trade IMO.
Keep the mileage to around 7k a year and the oil change light will only come on once a year. $150 and a fuel filter change every 3 years? DEF around $4 a gallon and around one 7.5 gallon tank per oil change?
My 5.0 F150 is like $90 oil change at the dealer and they said it takes 9qts or something.
If its a shortbed not worth the hassle to trade IMO.