7.3 DRW
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I have a 24 CC DRW 7.3 with 3.73 and tow a 15K 5th wheel over have the time. No complaints. If I had it to do over I would probably go with the 4.3 gears but no real issue with the 10 speed and 3.73.
Personally for your use I would go SRW but get what you want. Many fleets are even going 7.3, I doubt if it is a resale down fall but I don't really buy for resale.
What packages are on these trucks? My salesman / friend of my sons, suggested at least Lariat ultimate for resale
Personally for your use I would go SRW but get what you want. Many fleets are even going 7.3, I doubt if it is a resale down fall but I don't really buy for resale.
What packages are on these trucks? My salesman / friend of my sons, suggested at least Lariat ultimate for resale
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To each their own I guess; I've been daily driving a DRW for 22 years without significant issue. I have two dualies and three one ton SRW's and don't find the DRW's to be much different to drive. Are you talking about a slide-in truck camper? If so, make sure you buy a small/light camper as even most F350 SRW's are well over GVWR with most slide-ins. I've been looking at Northern Lite truck campers (hard side, no slide) and based on feedback from the NL FB group, it's become obvious to me that my F350 DRW will be at or over GVWR with their 10-2 model so I've been considering their 9-6 instead. Their 8-11 and 9.6 push all SRW trucks to max or over. There are a great many truck campers out there that not even a dually can carry and be within it's ratings. Right tool for the job and all that. Here's an interesting video;
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To each their own I guess; I've been daily driving a DRW for 22 years without significant issue. I have two dualies and three one ton SRW's and don't find the DRW's to be much different to drive. Are you talking about a slide-in truck camper? If so, make sure you buy a small/light camper as even most F350 SRW's are well over GVWR with most slide-ins. I've been looking at Northern Lite truck campers (hard side, no slide) and based on feedback from the NL FB group, it's become obvious to me that my F350 DRW will be at or over GVWR with their 10-2 model so I've been considering their 9-6 instead. Their 8-11 and 9.6 push all SRW trucks to max or over. There are a great many truck campers out there that not even a dually can carry and be within it's ratings. Right tool for the job and all that. Here's an interesting video;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unijOnybmCc
Dave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unijOnybmCc
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Ah, I wasn't sure if you meant rv trailer/5er or slide-in truck camper. Around here we call slide-in's "campers" - they are very popular here as Northern Lite's plant is a mile from me and Bigfoot Industries is 45 minutes North. Okanagan campers/trailers were built here too once upon a time...
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Its a certification that the truck has been spec'd out to handle the camper and includes CoG measurements specific to that truck. Of course stiffer springs and sway bar to counter the top heavy load. It just makes it easier to find the right slide in.
As far as a DRW daily, Hello! I love my DRW! Since I drive 120 miles a day @ 60 MPH, diesel was a no brainer for me as it gets better overall MPG, but thats just for me. Depending on ones daily drive the gas engine is just fine. Expect to fill up sooner, but thats about it.
If you can be happy with a XL DRW with gas, go for it. For me I love my diesel, but thats just me. A good aftermarket exhaust on the 6.3 will sound sweet too! Can't have that with a diesel. Sounds like you can make some pretty good deals if there are lot listers.
As far as a DRW daily, Hello! I love my DRW! Since I drive 120 miles a day @ 60 MPH, diesel was a no brainer for me as it gets better overall MPG, but thats just for me. Depending on ones daily drive the gas engine is just fine. Expect to fill up sooner, but thats about it.
If you can be happy with a XL DRW with gas, go for it. For me I love my diesel, but thats just me. A good aftermarket exhaust on the 6.3 will sound sweet too! Can't have that with a diesel. Sounds like you can make some pretty good deals if there are lot listers.
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