I think his TV is adequate

[Javi]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

It hurts to fill it but costs the same when you have to fill the 26G tk 2 times in the same distance.

That's what I keep saying about filling my tanks, I fill once in a 1000 miles, it wouldn't be any different if I had a 25 gallon tank except how many times I had to stop. A hundred gallons is a 100 gallons

[8upbowhunter]

Exactly, the bigger tank and increased fuel mileage my new one gets I can live with the tank size.

[bcintx]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

The new models have a bigger tank. I think mine is 34 or 36 gallons, hated the 26G tank on my 2011.

Got an email from Ford a couple of hours ago. My F450 is supposed to be built the week of 8/16. 48 gallon tank.

[8upbowhunter]

Originally Posted by bcintx

Got an email from Ford a couple of hours ago. My F450 is supposed to be built the week of 8/16. 48 gallon tank.

Awesome [emoji1303]. Do you have the 8ft bed or the 6.5ft. If I remember correctly the 48 gallon tank came with the 8 ft bed on my truck (F350 SRW) but not sure about the F450. Thats gunna be a towing beast!!

[jasin1]

One of the reasons I chose my truck last December is because of the 50 gallon tank….I asked the salesgirl who orders the trucks and she said they have one guy that does all the ordering….no rhyme or reason that I could see…just a hodgepodge of options…I told her why in the world wouldn’t they just order the 50 gallon tank on every 1 ton dually if they are already ordering the fifth wheel prep..some had the prep but small tank..some had the big tank but no fifth wheel prep…made no sense …it’s only a few hundred dollar option from the factory…it seemed like they had a guy that drove a small car and no truck experience ordering everything.

[8upbowhunter]

From what I saw when I ordered my truck you didn’t have a choice on the tank size. If you got the 6.5ft bed you get the 30 something size tank and the 8ft bed got the 48 gallon tank. I didn’t ask my dealer when he ordered it if I could have gotten a bigger tank though.

[jasin1]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

From what I saw when I ordered my truck you didn’t have a choice on the tank size. If you got the 6.5ft bed you get the 30 something size tank and the 8ft bed got the 48 gallon tank. I didn’t ask my dealer when he ordered it if I could have gotten a bigger tank though.

I think your right about that with the rams also. That’s what I have …but it is an option with the 8 ft bed on ram trucks. ..that’s what I don’t like. A dually 8 ft bed should have a 50 gallon tank IMO

[bcintx]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

Awesome [emoji1303]. Do you have the 8ft bed or the 6.5ft. If I remember correctly the 48 gallon tank came with the 8 ft bed on my truck (F350 SRW) but not sure about the F450. Thats gunna be a towing beast!!

The 450 is only available with an 8ft bed.

[8upbowhunter]

Originally Posted by bcintx

The 450 is only available with an 8ft bed.

10-4 I didn’t know that. What gears you went with? I went with the 3:31’s again with this truck. My 2011 had 3:31 and towed my camper well so I figured this one would too. I use it way more not towing than towing.

[8upbowhunter]

Came down from Pikes Peak last week (not towing) but the 10 spd tranny and the exhaust brake made it easy. I set the cruise at 25 mph, put the exhaust brake on and let it do it’s thing. I only had to brake 2-3 times at a sharp switchbacks but otherwise it worked perfect. At the ranger brake check my brakes were 116°, guy in front of me was 212° from what I could hear.

[bcintx]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

10-4 I didn’t know that. What gears you went with? I went with the 3:31’s again with this truck. My 2011 had 3:31 and towed my camper well so I figured this one would too. I use it way more not towing than towing.

4:30 is the only option. My commute is 2.3 miles. I got the truck because we like to take long (mileage and time) trips and wanted to feel more comfortable towing. According to ford it should look similar to this:

[8upbowhunter]

10-4 We may take some longer trips with the new camper but it’s not all that heavy so it won’t be an issue.

Thats a beautiful truck, what color blue is that.

[bcintx]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

10-4 We may take some longer trips with the new camper but it’s not all that heavy so it won’t be an issue.

Thats a beautiful truck, what color blue is that.

It is called Atlas Blue - used on Explorers for a couple of years but new for the Super Duty.

[Javi]

Originally Posted by bcintx

4:30 is the only option. My commute is 2.3 miles. I got the truck because we like to take long (mileage and time) trips and wanted to feel more comfortable towing. According to ford it should look similar to this:

You are going to love that truck, congratulations.

[8upbowhunter]

Originally Posted by Javi

You are going to love that truck, congratulations.

I agree, fine truck and a great color.

[jasin1]

That’s a great looking truck..congratulations

[Getn off]

Originally Posted by jasin1

Might be a pain at tight campgrounds when someone is across from you

I would put money on it that he can out turn my Tree Fiddy! In fact, my 23' of Ford looks possibly longer than that!
Troy

[BigBobIa]

Originally Posted by 8upbowhunter

It hurts to fill it but costs the same when you have to fill the 26G tk 2 times in the same distance.

I hate gas stations that preauth $100. I needed 45 gallons and had to run the card twice.

[Javi]

Originally Posted by BigBobIa

I hate gas stations that preauth $100. I needed 45 gallons and had to run the card twice.

Around here it's $75

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Javi

Around here it's $75

Same here ($75) and with a 38 gal I have to run it twicw if it's real low but I rarely let it get that low. My dad always told ne going below 1/4 tank was a no, no.