Hitting the road.
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Hitting the road.
Hello, Ford truck fans and users. I've owned a couple of Fords in my day. My first Ford truck was a 1978 super cab, long bed. We used it for towing a small travel trailer, and horse trailer.
I've also sold trucks at a dealership.
I've come to this forum in the hopes that you good folks can help me with my questions. I've scoured the internet and am having trouble getting the info I need answered in a specific way. In other words I need to know without a doubt before I make a commitment.
Before I post my first question I want to thank everyone in advance for sharing their knowledge and expertise with me.
Sincerely,
Patty Jr.
I've also sold trucks at a dealership.
I've come to this forum in the hopes that you good folks can help me with my questions. I've scoured the internet and am having trouble getting the info I need answered in a specific way. In other words I need to know without a doubt before I make a commitment.
Before I post my first question I want to thank everyone in advance for sharing their knowledge and expertise with me.
Sincerely,
Patty Jr.
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Thank you Wiingnut. Good to be here. I've already gotten some good info from people. I've got to find a tow vehicle rated for 18000 pounds, but I do not want to take the depreciation hit on a new one. I've already took that hit on the new fifth wheel. Any suggestions?
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4x4's
I really did not want to take the depreciation hit on a 2006. I need a tow vehicle though rated at 18000. I notice you have listed the f150 both older model 4x4's. Is a 4x4 rated at a higher weight carrying capacity? Also I did want to stay with a diesel. I believe I can still drive that unhitched and it will be affordable to drive.
Thank you for the input.
Patty Jr.
Thank you for the input.
Patty Jr.
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I know there are plenty of older F-250's around with the 6.0 and the 7.3 that are still in great condition with lots of miles of use left. And, yes, you'll save a ton of money getting a used one! My brother still drives a 96 with the 7.3, and it runs great! Good luck with your search!
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I believe if you can find an 05 6.0 drw with the right configuration, you can pull up to 19,000. I would try consulting the towing capacities ford offers on line. I will supply you with a link. But on this website the 350 regular cab drw with 6.0, torque shift, and 4.30 rear end will pull 19,200 lbs. , Supercab with same configuration 6.0, torque shift, 4.30 rear will pull 18,800 lbs., and crew cab with same config. to powertrain will pull 18,600lbs. Hope this helps. here's the link:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/superduty/ goto: towing capacities on left side of page good luck.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/superduty/ goto: towing capacities on left side of page good luck.
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Originally Posted by Patty Jr.
Thank you Wiingnut. Good to be here. I've already gotten some good info from people. I've got to find a tow vehicle rated for 18000 pounds, but I do not want to take the depreciation hit on a new one. I've already took that hit on the new fifth wheel. Any suggestions?
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/...D_F350_550.pdf
The newer '05 and '06 have a higher capacity.
Hope this helps some...
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Thank you so much. I love all this education. Bring it on. This is so helpful. It's my job to find this truck and I want to find a good one. Also I heard the highway patrol is or has been cracking down on overweight towing of recreation vehicles. So this is also a huge factor in the choice of this truck.
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Patty Jr.
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Patty Jr.
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One thing to remember. If you get over 26,000 lbs. total (which you probably will with that trailer and truck), you may be required to have a commercial driver's license. Just a thought and something you might want to look into. Good luck
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Originally Posted by Patty Jr.
Okay, I max out the toyhauler 18000. What is the dry weight of the 450, 550, and larger. I gotta make plans.
Thanks much, I love to pic your brain.
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Patty Jr.
Thanks much, I love to pic your brain.
Sincerely,
Patty Jr.
Not knowing your budget, if you have the ability...I would recommend the F650. That is truly a GREAT machine.
Check this link: http://www.commtruck.ford.com/ctw/default.asp
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