New here well for upgrading to a bigger truck. - Ford F150 Forum

FordAlex · 02-08-2010, 10:59 AM

I was wondering if there is any difference with a dually then a regular single tire? i am interested in purchasing a f 350 soon, but not sure on some certain specs.

What year is good to purchase? am looking around 2004-2008

and xlt is good? am really using this truck for daily driver/camping trips/ vacation trips/ maybe mudding not sure.

ak_cowboy · 02-08-2010, 01:43 PM

XLTs are good trucks, power everything but none of the fancy stuff like leather or heated seats. The dually is much wider, so you lose maneuverability. You also are spreading your weight out, so you lose traction in mud/snow/rain. But, you can tow quite a bit more and your payload is much higher.

FordAlex · 02-08-2010, 01:51 PM

oh ok i see. well i am thinking of buying a f 350 turbo diesel but single tires in the back, any advice on handling and taking care of these big monsters? or is it the same as driving a regular f 150?

ak_cowboy · 02-08-2010, 01:55 PM

Just keep up on the basic maintenance, any repairs are going to Expensive. Look up some other superduty/diesel forums and see what problems there have been and what they suggest. I don't use one every day, so I'm not the best to ask.

FordAlex · 02-08-2010, 01:57 PM

alright thanks for your help, and do you know if they are good gas savers? i saw another thread saying the more mods you add in a diesel truck the more gas you save, thats true? but for sure am looking foward in buying a 350 in less than a month!

ak_cowboy · 02-08-2010, 02:32 PM

I'm not sure on the powerstrokes, I've heard they get upper teens for mpg most of the time. My roommate has a '97 Cummins that's chipped, piped, cai, and he fixed up the turbo. He gets 22-23 hwy all the time and has around 450hp...

**bobkyle2** · 02-09-2010, 04:07 AM

if you dont know anything about a diesel...you should really lookin into the up keeping on one.... man they are EXPENSIVE.... but they are worth it...exspecially if you need one..and they are tanks... i love my f250 wouldnt sale or trade it for anything

FordAlex · 02-09-2010, 04:35 AM

I really am looking to upgrade my ford 150 and get myself a 350, maybe a 250 not sure, but i want to use it for major things as pulling mobile homes, and also taking it camping or vacation trips.

**bobkyle2** · 02-09-2010, 04:41 AM

you might want to stay with that f350 with the dual wheel then....in another year or two...im going to replace my f250with a f350 dually...prolly around an 03 model with the 7.3 4door long bed...4wheel drive

FordAlex · 02-09-2010, 04:45 AM

which model is better? and does it matter about the liters? also is power stroke turbo diesel good? am newb coming to find the right truck. with good power.