Pulled The Trigger

Bob Landry · 02-27-2013, 03:48 PM

Traded in my Tundra and pick up my new F250 tomorrow, XLT Crew Cab, short bed with the standard XLT package, and 3:73 gear. I don't need sparkles and glitter, I need payload, and as much as I love my Tundra, that's where it really fell short. it's only going to cost me $6 more a month to drive the Ford, and I'm pretty excited about it. The thing I'll probably really miss is the rear view camera, so if anyone has an aftermarket camera on their Super Duty, I'd like to hear about it.

Festus2 · 02-27-2013, 03:50 PM

Way to go, Bob

: Is that a huge smile I see on your face??? And all the way from Austin, TX!!

Little Guy · 02-27-2013, 04:13 PM

Nice! Boys 'n toys. Congrats

davidjsimons · 02-27-2013, 04:31 PM

Congratulations on the new ride. There's nothing like having the right tool for the job.

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rnkburg · 02-27-2013, 04:32 PM

My buddy has a 2011 350 and his rear camera is in the rear view mirror , it works great

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**JRTJH** · 02-27-2013, 04:34 PM

Bob.

Congratulations on the new truck, I take it you got a gas engine? I know that's what you were talking about, but didn't know if you found a deal too good to pass on a diesel????

fla-gypsy · 02-27-2013, 04:42 PM

You will love the payload and the stability!

Cougarfamily · 02-27-2013, 04:52 PM

Congrats on the new truck. Excellent choice!

Bob Landry · 02-27-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Festus2

Way to go, Bob

: Is that a huge smile I see on your face??? And all the way from Austin, TX!!

Wow, you mean you can see it all the way up to BC?

I've spent the last two days cleaning out my Tundra. I would have never believed that one person could get so much junk in one truck. The hard bed cover was the culprit. It makes it too convenient to throw stuff in the bed to deal with it later. If anything gets done to this one, it may be a small toolbox that sits below rail level. I'm even thing about one of those tubs that fits under the back seats. I'm hoping that the MPG is a little better with the 3:73 rear end as opposed to the Tundra. But, what the heck, I don't buy a truck for fuel economy, I buy it to pull.

Bob Landry · 02-27-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rnkburg

My buddy has a 2011 350 and his rear camera is in the rear view mirror , it works great

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That's an option on new trucks, but for some reason, Ford doesn't have an add-on kit for it. Go figure. After getting some road time under my belt, I'm not sure I really need it. I'll run with it like it is for a while, then visit it again and see if my mind has changed. I had a Rostra on my Tundra, and it was just so so. I may look around and se what's out there. They do make a camera that mounts in the tailgate handle, but I'm not sure what the options are for the monitor.I have a couple of projects for it that have priority. I really want step rails for it and during the Texas summers, window tint is pretty nice. It also keeps curious eyes from seeing what you are carrying in the truck. But wait, I'm not going to carry anything in it, right?

SAD · 02-27-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Landry

Traded in my Tundra and pick up my new F250 tomorrow, XLT Crew Cab, short bed with the standard XLT package, and 3:73 gear. I don't need sparkles and glitter, I need payload, and as much as I love my Tundra, that's where it really fell short. it's only going to cost me $6 more a month to drive the Ford, and I'm pretty excited about it. The thing I'll probably really miss is the rear view camera, so if anyone has an aftermarket camera on their Super Duty, I'd like to hear about it.

I think you'll be happy you made the move!!

Bob Landry · 03-01-2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SAD

I think you'll be happy you made the move!!

I got it home last night and I'm already happy about the move. Long story short, I ended up with the Crew Cab instead of the Super Cab for the same money plus a couple of extras I hadn't planned on. Their search computer came up with a 2012 and I had asked for a 2013, and this was the closest they could get with the packages I wanted. I think I'm going to like this truck.. I pick up my WeatherTech mats and step rails this afternoon. Going tomorrow and set up my WD hitch for this truck and get ready for spring break camping and fishing. Life is good.

Javi · 03-01-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Landry

I got it home last night and I'm already happy about the move. Long story short, I ended up with the Crew Cab instead of the Super Cab for the same money plus a couple of extras I hadn't planned on. Their search computer came up with a 2012 and I had asked for a 2013, and this was the closest they could get with the packages I wanted. I think I'm going to like this truck.. I pick up my WeatherTech mats and step rails this afternoon. Going tomorrow and set up my WD hitch for this truck and get ready for spring break camping and fishing. Life is good.

Congratulations on the new truck

Bob Landry · 03-02-2013, 03:01 PM

Loving this truck. Got the step rails put on today. It really helps the looks of the white truck, not to mention DW is thrilled that it's easier for her to climb in.

BeerCan · 03-03-2013, 08:28 AM

Pics?

Congrats on the new truck

TrailBlazer · 03-03-2013, 10:01 AM

it may be a bit more then that.......if u count all the repairs. I t is a ford u know.

Bob Landry · 03-03-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TrailBlazer

it may be a bit more then that.......if u count all the repairs. I t is a ford u know.

After driving a Ford Ranger for 10 years/160K miles, and a Ford van for 12 years/200K miles with no major issues., I'm not going to worry about it too much..

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