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05-30-2020, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 384
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Originally Posted by Montanaguy
Not the best for towing, but for now, it works. Lol
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Welcome to the forum, that's a nice setup.
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2018 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel Cummins Turbo
2019 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS 5th Wheel
Retired Army MSG
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05-30-2020, 10:55 AM
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#1722
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 384
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomasbeau
As I got closer to having a twenty year old tow vehicle my DW and I felt it was finally time to trade in the 2002 F250 Diesel for something that we both found a little more reliable. With the 2002 we worried every trip about when and if the truck would have a breakdown somewhere. Even though I was over the top with maintenance It was still old and getting tougher to keep up with mother nature taking it's toll on the truck here in Connecticut.
We finally pulled the trigger and bought this beautiful beast last week. I have to say I don't miss the 2002 at all. This new one is a 2015 F350 Platinum with the 6.7. I guess I'll need to update my signature soon too.
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I think that the new truck will be a good match with you 5th wheel, let us know how it tow, which I know that it will tow just fine.
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2018 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel Cummins Turbo
2019 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS 5th Wheel
Retired Army MSG
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05-30-2020, 11:52 AM
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#1723
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Frostbite Falls
Posts: 325
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomasbeau
As I got closer to having a twenty year old tow vehicle my DW and I felt it was finally time to trade in the 2002 F250 Diesel for something that we both found a little more reliable. With the 2002 we worried every trip about when and if the truck would have a breakdown somewhere. Even though I was over the top with maintenance It was still old and getting tougher to keep up with mother nature taking it's toll on the truck here in Connecticut.
We finally pulled the trigger and bought this beautiful beast last week. I have to say I don't miss the 2002 at all. This new one is a 2015 F350 Platinum with the 6.7. I guess I'll need to update my signature soon too.
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For some reason those older 7.3's are worth big money, a friend of mine just sold his for 19K all the way to MO. I think his was an 02 also.
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05-30-2020, 12:17 PM
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#1724
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Moosup CT
Posts: 93
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 77cruiser
For some reason those older 7.3's are worth big money, a friend of mine just sold his for 19K all the way to MO. I think his was an 02 also.
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Oh, don't tell me that, lol. Best I could do with dealers around here was $6500. But I was lazy and didn't want to do a private sale. Worst part is my '02 was mint. But I was getting worried about it every trip.
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Tom
2018 Hideout 299RLDS
2015 F350 SD Lariat Platinum Crew Cab, 6.7 Diesel
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05-30-2020, 01:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,741
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I think the Ford 7.3 is like the Dodge (Cummings ) 12 valve diesels. They were pre emission and pretty much bullet proof.
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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05-30-2020, 02:17 PM
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#1726
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: USA and Canada
Posts: 872
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
I think the Ford 7.3 is like the Dodge (Cummings ) 12 valve diesels. They were pre emission and pretty much bullet proof.
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Very true. I held onto my 97 F350 7.3 for some time after I got my 2011. Finally sold it to a friend since I wasn't driving it much. I mean, how many F350's can you drive at one time? Sold it for $9K with 250K miles on it, but it was well kept, everything worked, and the paint was still excellent. I could have gotten more I'm sure but I just picked a number and the guy worked for me.
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2010 FZ 405
2011 F350 6.7 Dually w/Banks Power making 510 hp and 1065 ft/lbs torque
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05-30-2020, 03:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Moosup CT
Posts: 93
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My '02 7.3 had just 150k on it and the motor was still extremely reliable. My problems were trying to keep up with the New England winters and corrosion. I had replaced the bed, tailgate, rocker panels, cab corners and all four doors. But the rust kept coming everywhere else including brake lines, power steering lines and transmission lines. Once when pulling the camper the steering box let go and I lost power steering and the power assisted brakes. Luckily I was pulling into my driveway as it happened. Otherwise it could have been a serious situation. It was the fear that another issue could strand us someplace in the future that made me decide to trade the old lady in.
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Tom
2018 Hideout 299RLDS
2015 F350 SD Lariat Platinum Crew Cab, 6.7 Diesel
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05-30-2020, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central FL
Posts: 1,087
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montanaguy
Not the best for towing, but for now, it works. Lol
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I've owned many Toyotas Montanaguy - wish I was in Montana near a good trout river, Id love to get a fly wet.
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05-31-2020, 05:02 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Casper
Posts: 5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big1
Welcome to the forum, that's a nice setup.
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Thank you!
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Ed & Sandy
TV - 2016 F-150 Screw Ecoboost
TT - 10th Anniversary Edition 2012 Outback 279RB
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06-05-2020, 08:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomasbeau
As I got closer to having a twenty year old tow vehicle my DW and I felt it was finally time to trade in the 2002 F250 Diesel for something that we both found a little more reliable. With the 2002 we worried every trip about when and if the truck would have a breakdown somewhere. Even though I was over the top with maintenance It was still old and getting tougher to keep up with mother nature taking it's toll on the truck here in Connecticut.
We finally pulled the trigger and bought this beautiful beast last week. I have to say I don't miss the 2002 at all. This new one is a 2015 F350 Platinum with the 6.7. I guess I'll need to update my signature soon too.
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Sweet, recently had the same thought and went from my '03 6.0 to a '12 6.7. So far very happy with the decision, or at least less worried about travelling (even though, like you, I was over the top with maintenance and care of the '03).
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George Marchewa
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
2012 Ford F350 6.7 Power Stroke - 2006 Cougar 276 EFS
Dog is my co-pilot
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06-06-2020, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: El Paso
Posts: 155
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My new to me 2016 F350 King Ranch Dually. Replaced my 2019 after it caught fire. Was nice though . The 2018 in my signature was traded in for the 19 dually.
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2021 F350 Lariat Ultimate Pkg,FX4,CC,LB
2017 Alpine 3660FL
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06-06-2020, 07:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Northern BC
Posts: 1
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New to the forum but first trip of its second season!
(And before you ask, it's all within the weight limits)
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06-06-2020, 07:08 PM
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#1733
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,666
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcave098
New to the forum but first trip of its second season!
(And before you ask, it's all within the weight limits)
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Is there something that makes you think anyone on the forum would ask about your weights or be worried about your safety? 
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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06-06-2020, 07:39 PM
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#1734
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central FL
Posts: 1,087
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Quote:
Originally Posted by E Rod
My new to me 2016 F350 King Ranch Dually. Replaced my 2019 after it caught fire. Was nice though . The 2018 in my signature was traded in for the 19 dually.
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Looks like the fire started at the side of the driver seat?
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06-07-2020, 07:48 AM
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#1735
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by E Rod
My new to me 2016 F350 King Ranch Dually. Replaced my 2019 after it caught fire. Was nice though . The 2018 in my signature was traded in for the 19 dually.
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That's 1 HOT FORD!!
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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06-08-2020, 05:39 PM
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#1736
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Billings MT
Posts: 54
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Our two 3/4tons in the driveway with our slightly tongue heavy 2560RL peeking out past the garage. The now retired from towing flatbed is an '04 bagged CTD 4x4 with 17" rims that I was probably slightly over rated limits when towing. That steel flatbed is heavy. My wife dearly loves this truck and wouldn't let me trade it so now it's her grocery getter for a few years.
The white short bed is an '18 2500 4x4 gasser that I also put bags on but it really didn't squat much. My best change to it has been the Goodyear Kevlar tires.
2nd pic is the '18 on it's first tow a couple weeks ago. 9.5 MPG out with my foot controlling speed @ 65mph, 10.5 MPG back letting the cruise control handle speed @ 65mph.
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06-14-2020, 09:46 PM
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#1737
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: vancouver
Posts: 114
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My tv
2016 2500 chev Silverado 4X4
RV 2017 Keystone fifth wheel 34’.5 with 3 slides
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06-17-2020, 12:10 PM
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#1738
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Royal Oak
Posts: 30
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Nate805,
So from your post about the TT looking nose high, it played on my mind for a while and I finally went out and double-checked the measurements myself.
Came to a dead-end as nothing seemed to mathematically add up.
I took both the TV and TT back to the dealer and had them check it for me. You were right, the TT was nose high.
A new longer drop shank and the setup is all now good to go.
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06-18-2020, 12:12 PM
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#1739
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Western NY
Posts: 586
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We are the minimalist.
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Rob
Bereft of TT and looking.
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 6.2L
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06-18-2020, 12:16 PM
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#1740
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by linux3
We are the minimalist.
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Very sharp, congrats.
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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