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Originally Posted by bcintx
Thought I would post an update. Couldn't find a 350 DRW or 450 that met my requirements anywhere around.
Went on a 4000 mile trip from TX to Arches NP, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain NP, Great Sand Dunes NP, and back to TX. The current truck pulled the fiver just fine - it is well within the "towing" weight. And between the Tow/Haul mode and the engine brake it stopped it just fine (hardly had to use the brakes at all going down hills).
Two things were in my favor - It never rained on us while pulling the trailer, and we had no panic stops.
However, there was a high wind advisory as we traveled north through Utah - we got back yesterday and I went down to the ford dealer and ordered a F450 this afternoon.
I'm also looking forward to having a long bed. I have kissed the cab with the fiver more times than I would like to admit. At least the only damage so far has been some rubbed off paint.
Oh! and a 48 gallon fuel tank. Whoever designed the short bed super duty to have a 26 gallon fuel tank must have had a really small bladder.
Now to wait and see when it actually arrives. I still haven't been able to drive one - the dealer said I could have my deposit back if I don't like the way the truck feels.
2022 F450 Lariat CC 4X4 in Atlas Blue (new color for 2022 super duty)
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Congrats on that new truck! I leave from Houston tomorrow for an 18 day trip to Glacier NP. We will hit Bozeman, Yellowstone (Jackson, WY), Grand Tetons and Pegosa Springs, CO on the way back. Looking forward to July 4th in Jackson, WY!
Most travel days are 6 hrs.....but I do have 2 days closer to 8 hrs. 3 days in a row in Glacier....6 days in Jackson.
This is our 2nd long trip with the F350 DRW and the 41ft 5th Wheel (Avalanche 396BH). Hope we have a great trip like you did. We have brand new tires and newly installed TPMS....
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