wanna thank everyone for all the help
03-17-2015, 07:44 PM
#1
wanna thank everyone for all the help
Well I decided to trade my 2012 f150. In my own opinion it just wasn't enough truck to tow my travel trailer. And I was with in specs of my truck. But I think it was to much for me to feel comfortable with. So I decided to trade it on a 2011 king ranch fx4 f250 diesel. So I should feel more comfortable towing it now. But I wanna say thanks for everyone on here that helped me with the newbie towing questions I posted. I will still pop in from time to time. But one question, is there a f250 fourm like this f150 fourm? I really like this site. Thanks again
Last edited by tony montana; 03-17-2015 at 07:58 PM.
03-17-2015, 07:50 PM
#2
Well I decided to trade my 2012 f150. In my own opinion it just wasn't enough truck to tow my travel. And I was with in specs of my truck. But I think it was to much for me to feel comfortable with. So I decided to trade it on a 2011 king ranch fx4 f250 diesel. So I should feel more comfortable towing it now. But I wanna say thanks for everyone on here that helped me with the newbie towing questions I posted. I will still pop in from time to time. But one question, is there a f250 fourm like this f150 fourm? I really like this site. Thanks again
We do have a Superduty forum: https://www.f150forum.com/f17/, so stick around!
Cheers!
03-17-2015, 09:33 PM
#4
Well I haven't towed with it yet, but I did hook the truck up completely to my travel trailer to see if my wdh would be easier to set the chains up. And man it made all the difference, doesn't take no where near the effort to do now. I think with my f150 the camper would just sit the rear down to much making it extremely hard to get the chains set on the right link. Biggest thing is I hope it helps with the pogo effect. My f150 I hated it when it would feel like that. I believe it was the 145wb and the p rated tires causing it but it made me really uneasy. To be honest I only have camped local because I was to nervous the way the truck drove with the camper behind it. Now I will say I never felt a lack power with the ecoboost. I loved it. But the suspension and tires I had really limited me I think. My king ranch is a awesome truck. My f150 was rated to tow 8100 and my new 250 is rated for 14,000. So I'm hoping for a better towing experience. My 250 I just bought does have 60,000 miles. But I work as a automotive painter so I'm picky and know what I'm looking at. The truck is super clean, can't believe it but it doesn't have a single dent or wiggle in the body. Only has 2 small chips in the entire truck. Checked it over for a good hour and can not find anything showing it was in a accident. All the bolts are still untouched meaning not having any missing paint on them from air rachets.
Last edited by tony montana; 03-17-2015 at 09:37 PM.
03-18-2015, 09:17 AM
#5
Senior Member
Tony, Dieselstop is the place to go for the powerstroke crowd. See you there.
I absolutely love my '11 F350, although its "only" a Lariat Ultimate FX4 so i guess I'm slumming it a bit. It still has the heated/cooled seats, nav. system and sunroof though.
You're not going to know the trailer is even back there, there will be no comparison in the towing experience. I pull a 36' fifth wheel that weighs around 13,800 lb. as typically loaded and its very comfortable and has power to spare. I've towed it across the U.S. twice, been to Canada twice and Alaska once. Do yourself and your new engine a favor. Go to a dealer and buy several bottles of PM22A fuel additive. Diesel has almost no lubrication since the sulfur was removed. This stuff will keep the high pressure pump alive and only adds a few cents per gallon to your fuel cost. A new HPFP costs several thousand and will probably not be a warranty item based on age.
I absolutely love my '11 F350, although its "only" a Lariat Ultimate FX4 so i guess I'm slumming it a bit. It still has the heated/cooled seats, nav. system and sunroof though.
You're not going to know the trailer is even back there, there will be no comparison in the towing experience. I pull a 36' fifth wheel that weighs around 13,800 lb. as typically loaded and its very comfortable and has power to spare. I've towed it across the U.S. twice, been to Canada twice and Alaska once. Do yourself and your new engine a favor. Go to a dealer and buy several bottles of PM22A fuel additive. Diesel has almost no lubrication since the sulfur was removed. This stuff will keep the high pressure pump alive and only adds a few cents per gallon to your fuel cost. A new HPFP costs several thousand and will probably not be a warranty item based on age.
03-18-2015, 11:53 AM
#6
Grumpy Old Man
The Ford diesel nuts mostly hang out at TheDieselStop = www.thedieselstop.com . I've been a moderator there since 1999, but I haven't been very active lately. I sold my '99.5 7.3L diesel a few years ago, drove an inherited F-150 4.6L for a year or so, then ordered my 2012 EcoBoost when the 4.6L proved to be not enough truck for my needs. The EcoBoost is great for my needs, so I probably won't be investing in a diesel again soon.
03-18-2015, 06:19 PM
#7
Thanks guys, yeah I'm only gonna be pulling a 26 foot tt. Dry weight is 5500. Loaded with everyone in truck , and luggage I'm guessing 7,000. But I never hauled any water in the camper with the f150 . Shouldn't have a problem now hauling every tank full lol
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03-19-2015, 12:25 PM
#8
Senior Member
Doesn't mean you have to leave us...!?
Besides most of us here in the towing forum wish we could trade up to a SuperDuty
Now post some pics of this PSD F250 already...
Besides most of us here in the towing forum wish we could trade up to a SuperDuty
Now post some pics of this PSD F250 already...