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Originally Posted by itat
Thanks, JRTJH.
In my previous post I was talking about the 5.4L engine in my 2009 F-150, not the 3.5L Ecoboost in theasphaltrv’er’s truck with the HD Payload package.
Before I upgraded, I considered the same truck as theasphaltrv’er’s but my trusted mechanic suggested I avoid the Ecoboost engine. I guess he’s seen some significant problems with it. I also wanted to have a truck that could handle my next RV that’s hopefully going to be a 5er with a loaded weight of not more than 10K#. The F-250 is a better fit for that task but I was disappointed that the 6.2L is not as snappy as the 5.4L was in that 2009 F-150. If the diesel wasn’t a CDN$9000 premium, I would have looked seriously at a F-350 SRW diesel. (IMO, a Diesel engine in a 3/4 ton robs too much payload and a 1 ton only costs about $1000 more.)
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I think the sluggishness you feel is just the bulk of the 3/4 ton. I went from a 5.7L Ram 1500 to the 6.4L Ram 2500 and it's the same thing. The 6.4 can get with it but in a much heavier, more cumbersome vehicle it just doesn't feel as "snappy" or "nimble" - attributes that I initially did not want to give up but now I am so happy I did. As long as I tow I won't ever have a 1/2 ton again - way too many benefits over the smaller truck.