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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Just in case my used F250 deal doesnt go thru Im gonna order a F150.
So got some questions

1. I have XM Satelite Radio, I hear that XM and Sirius is gonna merge maybe. Should I be concerned with the factory satelite radio option or will I be throwing my money away on it?

2. Anybody get the Upgraded Fuel Tank?. Is it worth it.

3. Overhead rail storage system????Whats that.. got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.

4. Convenience package for the overhead rail system...got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SDTruckMan
Just in case my used F250 deal doesnt go thru Im gonna order a F150.
So got some questions

1. I have XM Satelite Radio, I hear that XM and Sirius is gonna merge maybe. Should I be concerned with the factory satelite radio option or will I be throwing my money away on it?

2. Anybody get the Upgraded Fuel Tank?. Is it worth it.

3. Overhead rail storage system????Whats that.. got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.

4. Convenience package for the overhead rail system...got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.
1. sorry, I refuse to pay good money for the radio. check their website
2. I've got the 30 gallon tank. it gets me 450-600+ miles. it also gets pretty painfull at the pump. about $75 each fill-up.
3. sorry, don't have it. honestly, I'd rather have my moonroof. I've got the flow through center console and and that gives me enough cubbyholes for stuff
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Was thinking with the overhead rail system that I could mount a rear screen for a dvd player down the road. Has anybody done this or is it not compatible?

as far as the radio, am i to assume you dont have satelite radio or you just have a separate radio from the ford factory radio.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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I have the overhead storage system, and the factory DVD as well, and I think both are great. Lots of storage room. And the kids obviously like the DVD. I don't have any pics of it but I'll get some this weekend. Then again, I'm not a moonroof kind of guy so I wouldn't miss that anyway.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SDTruckMan
Just in case my used F250 deal doesnt go thru Im gonna order a F150.
So got some questions

1. I have XM Satelite Radio, I hear that XM and Sirius is gonna merge maybe. Should I be concerned with the factory satelite radio option or will I be throwing my money away on it?

2. Anybody get the Upgraded Fuel Tank?. Is it worth it.

3. Overhead rail storage system????Whats that.. got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.

4. Convenience package for the overhead rail system...got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.
1. On both there websites it says that the merger will not effect factory installed satelite radios.

2. I do not have it but if I had the choice I would of got it. It is always nice to be able to carry alittle extra fuel until you have to fill it up.

3 & 4. IF you will be getting a dvd player, the factory one is very nice and will slide onto the rail and if you like more storage the rail attachments work great.

 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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Well Joel's post looks like the stuff I have only different color so I guess I'll skip the pic post. Thanks Joel. And mine has the 30 gallon tank, and yes, I really like having it. I'd feel like I was always stopping for fuel with a smaller tank.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SDTruckMan
Just in case my used F250 deal doesnt go thru Im gonna order a F150.
So got some questions

1. I have XM Satelite Radio, I hear that XM and Sirius is gonna merge maybe. Should I be concerned with the factory satelite radio option or will I be throwing my money away on it?

2. Anybody get the Upgraded Fuel Tank?. Is it worth it.

3. Overhead rail storage system????Whats that.. got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.

4. Convenience package for the overhead rail system...got pictures.. again would you get again / pros/cons.
1. Depends on which XM unit you are use to. Factory Sirius is not as user friendly for channel surfing or viewing information as most of the aftermarket units are. I didn't like it so I dropped in a Pioneer unit with GPS and a nice graphical interface.

2. I've got the 30gal, and around town I only get 275-300 out of it. But, my truck only has 2800 miles on it so I hope it will get better...much better.

3. Don't have it.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Isn't it a 37 gallon tank. Wouldn't get one w/o it. Drove 4+ hrs on the interstate with 8000lbs draggin and didn't have to fill up. The old Expy with 28 gallons might get me 200 miles (2.5 hrs).
 
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