2017 SuperCab F350
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2017 SuperCab F350
New guy, need advice on possible first Ford.
I have a 6K lb travel trailer currently pulled by my modified ‘17 Tacoma. However, now that wifey and I are retiring we want to hit the road more often and longer trips for which I think my Taco wouldn’t be ideal.
So I have come across a ‘17 F350 Lariat 6.2l with 33k miles, 10800 package and not a scratch that I can see. It’s $39K at the local Ford dealer and Certified Blue). It’s always been a Nevada truck from the CARFAX so no road salt issues (I’m previously from CT so I’m used to vehicles rotting around me in real time). It’s also a super cab which will actually fit in my garage, a preference given all the vandalism, converter theft, breaking etc we all have to live with these days.
I’d love another diesel but given the extra costs and headaches I’m not sure I need it especially given the trailer size.
Any reason with the 2017’s I shouldn’t consider this truck for towing my trailer? Something I should examine before purchase?
Can anyone towing a similar sized 22’ travel trailer again their experience?
Thanks
I have a 6K lb travel trailer currently pulled by my modified ‘17 Tacoma. However, now that wifey and I are retiring we want to hit the road more often and longer trips for which I think my Taco wouldn’t be ideal.
So I have come across a ‘17 F350 Lariat 6.2l with 33k miles, 10800 package and not a scratch that I can see. It’s $39K at the local Ford dealer and Certified Blue). It’s always been a Nevada truck from the CARFAX so no road salt issues (I’m previously from CT so I’m used to vehicles rotting around me in real time). It’s also a super cab which will actually fit in my garage, a preference given all the vandalism, converter theft, breaking etc we all have to live with these days.
I’d love another diesel but given the extra costs and headaches I’m not sure I need it especially given the trailer size.
Any reason with the 2017’s I shouldn’t consider this truck for towing my trailer? Something I should examine before purchase?
Can anyone towing a similar sized 22’ travel trailer again their experience?
Thanks
Last edited by TheWookie; Jan 28, 2024 at 01:43 PM.
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After having the Tacoma for as long as you did, you very likely won't like the ride of the F350 when it isn't hooked to the trailer.
A 6000 pound trailer would easily be towed by a F150, and get a much better ride, and should be able to find one for less money than the F350.
A 6000 pound trailer would easily be towed by a F150, and get a much better ride, and should be able to find one for less money than the F350.
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After having the Tacoma for as long as you did, you very likely won't like the ride of the F350 when it isn't hooked to the trailer.
A 6000 pound trailer would easily be towed by a F150, and get a much better ride, and should be able to find one for less money than the F350.
A 6000 pound trailer would easily be towed by a F150, and get a much better ride, and should be able to find one for less money than the F350.
Thanks again.
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If upgrading trailers later, I wouldn't go bigger than 9 - 10k on the trailer if it's a 3:73 rear. Other than that I loved the 17 6.2 I had and traded in because I went to a 17k fifth wheel.
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Thanks. It is 3.73. Were you trailering before trading in? If so, how heavy and what were you seeing for trailering mpg? Just curious.
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I was towing a 32ft Keystone Cougar, it was around 9k loaded. 6.2 would Rev high in the mountains but maintain speed. As for mpg, 8-9 average. Mountains as low as 4 mpg and flat roads as high as 11 mpg.
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I had that 6.2/3.73 combo with some 32.5” tires (little smaller than the 275/70/18) and the trick is to slightly pickup speed before inclines to where you would only let it shift down 1 gear by letting it decrease speed when going up; but also not digging into the throttle.
Also locking out 6th in really continuously hilly areas.
The trick is to keep it from downshifting 2 gears because that becomes uncomfortable if constantly doing that.
Also keeping it in 6th is night and day difference in fuel economy compared to 5th.
This method for me started coming into play around 7-10k lbs on long distances, never towed more than that on the highway.
Also locking out 6th in really continuously hilly areas.
The trick is to keep it from downshifting 2 gears because that becomes uncomfortable if constantly doing that.
Also keeping it in 6th is night and day difference in fuel economy compared to 5th.
This method for me started coming into play around 7-10k lbs on long distances, never towed more than that on the highway.
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So I went and checked out the F350. Excellent looking though not perfect as you can imagine, scratch here, scratch there. I have a question.
listen to this 6.2l. Is this tick normal or is that a lighter issue in the making? It has 33k miles.
iCloud link below.
Thanks.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/082p...FLneKJ3ukLtKdA
listen to this 6.2l. Is this tick normal or is that a lighter issue in the making? It has 33k miles.
iCloud link below.
Thanks.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/082p...FLneKJ3ukLtKdA
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