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Originally Posted by Herb
I agree with 5er about the 4x4. I have a F450 Super Duty 4x4 2008 DRW and i pull a 40 foot Keystone Raptor with no problems. My wife and I are full timers one year now and lovin it.
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I know the new F450s only come in 4x4. Was this the case in 2008 as well, or was it actually an option?
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Originally Posted by jsmith948
I would also give Dodge a serious consideration. The 6.7L engine has been out since 2007.5 and has meet the 2010 emission rules since its introduction, with no Urea usage. The new 2011 Ford and Chevy diesel require this to meet the emission rules and is another expense.
Just as an aside - the cost of the urea (DEF) is minimal. Our truck uses a little less than 5 gals in 7500 miles. At a cost of $5.19 per gallon - that works out to $ 0.00346 (.346 cents) per mile. I don't care what brand of truck you buy - just wanted you to have all the facts. By the way, the DEF helps on your engine's overall fuel cosumption (no regeneration unlesss you idle/city drive a lot). Plus, cleaner air to breath - all good. JMHO - FWIW
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There is a picture on the Ram trucks website that shows a fill up for urea right next to the fuel tank. Anyone care to explain this?
I bought my truck in Florida and never go "off roading", but I will always have a 4x4. To me it is just insurance for those rare moments when I might need it.