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The F350s are much better because they're not so heavy duty suspension compared to the 550s.
Different animals for different tasks.
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Terrible if you are looking at it for a work truck, as it pertains to an RV, I would think better, as stated, due to the weight distribution, I would definitely drive one to experience it. Also, as I found out, unfortunately the 450/550's are detuned IIRC to 330hp compared to 475 for others, it is very noticeable when pulling grades, you're pretty much stuck at 50mph.
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Terrible if you are looking at it for a work truck, as it pertains to an RV, I would think better, as stated, due to the weight distribution, I would definitely drive one to experience it. Also, as I found out, unfortunately the 450/550's are detuned IIRC to 330hp compared to 475 for others, it is very noticeable when pulling grades, you're pretty much stuck at 50mph.
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I can't speak to whether all are this way, but I have read and heard that all 450/550 chassis cabs are detuned and speed limited, your results may vary
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"330 HP @ 2,200 rpm | 950 TQ @ 1,800 rpm (6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel)"
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You're probably going to have more luck in the camping forum than here, most guys here have trucks for work, you're asking about an RV which is about like asking if an apple tastes like an orange, both are round but that's where the buck stops. Why not go and test drive one and see yourself, what one person thinks isn't a rough ride may be a rough ride to someone else. I don't think my F250 rides harsh but I've driven others around that thought it was the worst riding vehicle they've ever ridden in, different strokes for different folks. My parents have a smaller RV built on an F450 platform I believe, it's not a diesel but its a V10 gasser. They've not mentioned it riding rough but they've also not put a ton of miles on it either.
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Haven't gotten that far yet. How can their limit be 15k? who insures all of the diesel pushers that you see on the road?
quick search shows lots of companies: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f59/dies...ce-481691.html
quick search shows lots of companies: https://www.irv2.com/forums/f59/dies...ce-481691.html
Since when was 950tq a bad thing?
I have a fleet of Ford vehicles that ranges from transits to 750s. While true the commercial line of engines are" derated" to 330HP, and torque to 950, they will move you. My DD is a 17 with only 300HP and +300 miles, and my gross is often 45 to 50 thousand pounds. It climbs the grades. Just that somebody else will probably clear it 3 seconds ahead of me.
My GVW is 18000, in and rides very well. Contrary to what was said above, max GVW is 19.5, in those are a rougher riding truck, the back likes to kick. I have a few of those.
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From: Chaz
Ram doesn’t derate their 4500/5500 diesels. Since its personal recreational I would also look at them.
The ride should be ok since it will probably be near gvwr. May want to throw some good shocks on it.
Also the 450 can be derated to 15,000.
The ride should be ok since it will probably be near gvwr. May want to throw some good shocks on it.
Also the 450 can be derated to 15,000.
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