road trip
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road trip
just take 700 mile road trip with 04 f250 c/c 6.0 and have to say very impressed. 17.6 on overhead and not a prpbelm keeping up with traffic. the only thing is it needs another 12 volt plug, running freezer and kids tv and no place for anyting else
on side note, i spoke with a lady that just bought a 03 f250 s/c 6.0 used with 32000 miles and she stated it was stalling out/surgeing in traffic and lack of power at times. i asked her if she knew if it was a buy back model and she said yes. i quickly wrote this web site down for her and told her to take truck back to dealer immediatly.
i told to check web site for help or suggestions.
we were in ocean city md and she had a buisness sticker on truck that read J.B. MURRELL SALES so was wondering if anybody in that location has heard of them.
on side note, i spoke with a lady that just bought a 03 f250 s/c 6.0 used with 32000 miles and she stated it was stalling out/surgeing in traffic and lack of power at times. i asked her if she knew if it was a buy back model and she said yes. i quickly wrote this web site down for her and told her to take truck back to dealer immediatly.
i told to check web site for help or suggestions.
we were in ocean city md and she had a buisness sticker on truck that read J.B. MURRELL SALES so was wondering if anybody in that location has heard of them.
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From: Houston
What speeds were ya driving?? Were ya using cruise control??? Do ya have 4X4 or 4X2? What size tires do ya have?? Sorry for all the questions just trying to figure out what to expect from my new 6.0L on an upcoming highway trip.
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From: Vista, CA
I just finished my first long road trip (1600 miles) from Vista, CA to Cortez,CO and back in my 04 crew cab, 4x4 (8/03 build), 1270 miles on the odometer when I sarted, no mods (yet). Average speed 80 mph. Average ambient air temp 90 degrees (it hit 117 in Neddles, CA) lots of mountain and high desert driving.
The truck ran like a champ 17.5 MPG (hand calculated) going out. 18.9 coming back with 1200 lbs. of walnut lumber in the bed. Passing slower vehilces, even in the mountains was a kick. Never could get that kind of a acceleration in my 99 SD w/5.4. I agree the cab could use another power point in the back but other than that I couldn't ask for more. Great ride, so smooth it is easy to loose track of how fast you are going (Not a real problem unless the CHP or DPS would like to document your fun ) Cruise control stayed locked in even on the big hills.
I'll be making a cross country trip to VA in Sept. and I am looking forward to it.
Bill
The truck ran like a champ 17.5 MPG (hand calculated) going out. 18.9 coming back with 1200 lbs. of walnut lumber in the bed. Passing slower vehilces, even in the mountains was a kick. Never could get that kind of a acceleration in my 99 SD w/5.4. I agree the cab could use another power point in the back but other than that I couldn't ask for more. Great ride, so smooth it is easy to loose track of how fast you are going (Not a real problem unless the CHP or DPS would like to document your fun ) Cruise control stayed locked in even on the big hills.
I'll be making a cross country trip to VA in Sept. and I am looking forward to it.
Bill
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Wow, if the power point is the big problem with your truck --- You're in great shape 
Run down to Wally world and spend about $3 for a 12v pigtail... DOUBLES your power points in about 2 seconds !!!!
Good to hear your great report !
Run down to Wally world and spend about $3 for a 12v pigtail... DOUBLES your power points in about 2 seconds !!!!
Good to hear your great report !
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From: Vista, CA
Not a problem just a detail/convenience thing thing. Went one better and picked up the stuff to hardwire in an inverter. Kids can plug in their laptops and run forever. Better than a built in dvd player. No fighting over what to watch and they might even use them for educational purposes (ok, that is asking alot) This is a great truck to travel in.
Bill
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by Motown Fire
What speeds were ya driving?? Were ya using cruise control??? Do ya have 4X4 or 4X2? What size tires do ya have?? Sorry for all the questions just trying to figure out what to expect from my new 6.0L on an upcoming highway trip.
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04 f250 crew cab 4*4 stock tires no cruise control avg speed 75(guessing)
bought adapter at target week before trip and after getting it home(then read package) not rated for tv or freezer.
great travling machine, 02 ex v10 also great but wanted to try truck out on trip
bought adapter at target week before trip and after getting it home(then read package) not rated for tv or freezer.
great travling machine, 02 ex v10 also great but wanted to try truck out on trip
