First tow with trailer
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First tow with trailer
Well I bought a 04 crew cab 4x4. Standerd 3.73 gear ratios long bed with 6.0l diesel. I set up my hitch and hooked up to my 22' nash travel trailer. I headed out to a grade I pass over a lot. Going up east bound I was able to go 70 mph in over drive. Thats cruising at 2000 rpm. Going up the other side was a bit different. Thats the windy side. The truck struggled a bit and was shifted down a couple of gears, but if I pushed it I could of sped up to 70 or so. It was too windy to go that fast so 55 was good enough. I do not usually go that fast towing a trailer but with all the money I spent I wanted to see what this truck could do. This truck did well. But I have to say my old 87 F250 did O.K. My fuel miliage is about 12 mpg average but I only have 680 miles on the truck.I think if I got the 2 wheel drive model it would have done better. My 8 year old son and I desided we needed it all. I have heard of all the mods that one could do but I think I am keeping this truck stock. I am tired of spending my time tinkering . Happy camping all. Hope to see you out there. Bill
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Bill! Am I hearing you?? 70?? 55?? This doesn't even begin to show the power of the new 6.0! I have a 30ft camp trailer and fully loaded I cruise 85-90 up and down I-90, mtn. pass or flat road and have no problem aproaching 100. Of course I only get about 7mpg doing this but it does pay to see peoples faces when you blow them away uphill with a huge trailer 
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Bill, I agree with you and your 8 year old...
I have NO need for 4 wheel drive, but I just liked the stance and "look" that the 4x had over the 2x....
and since it was in my wife and I's favorite color we jumped on it the day it came into the dealership...
I have NO need for 4 wheel drive, but I just liked the stance and "look" that the 4x had over the 2x....
and since it was in my wife and I's favorite color we jumped on it the day it came into the dealership...
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I have read the break in concerns. I have rebuilt a few engines in my day and work for a fleet as a mechanic. The owners manual suggested a 500 mile break in period and then another 1000 miles which I plan to do before camping season. Remember , a lot of these trucks are being built for heavy service use. One of my friends owns a tow company. He expects to use his trucks from delivery date. He has been pleased with the 6.0 l engine and had the 7.3l in his tow trucks and personal trucks. The better you treat your equipment the better it will treat you. After reading a lot of these posts I have decided to just get in my truck and drive and stop watching my fuel consumption. Thats why my wife and I have honda's. Bill
