So I'm looking into upgrading my F-350 from my current '06 to the new '17.
I'm looking at a CC LWB with the 8' bed to hold our Hallmark Camper.
In looking at the specs I noticed that the standard fuel tank in this rig holds 48 gallons!!!
Talk about range!
Guess what I found out about the '17 Ford Super Duties.
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Posted 20 September 2016 - 10:37 PM
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 03:13 AM
Talk about waffle butt!!!! My seat can't take the range we have with a 36 gallon tank. But the safety margin sure is a plus.
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 04:02 AM
waffle butt?
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 05:05 AM
waffle butt?
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 05:20 PM
Just put a 60 in our CTD. For sure my bladder can't go that ~850 miles, but it is nice to be able to pick where we buy fuel rather than needing to buy fuel when we see it. If there had been a ~50 gal option that didn't have the slight loss in break-over angle I'd have gone for it instead.
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 06:42 PM
The 2017 F250 if the one I am interested in but I don't think it's out yet?
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 06:50 PM
That is a mammoth tank.
My brother just purchased an F150 with the 2.7L ecoboost.
I was surprised that it has a 35 gal tank.
I agree. It is nice to be able to purchase fuel where you want.
With that big of a tank, it might save you $10-$20 an a fill.
My brother just purchased an F150 with the 2.7L ecoboost.
I was surprised that it has a 35 gal tank.
I agree. It is nice to be able to purchase fuel where you want.
With that big of a tank, it might save you $10-$20 an a fill.
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 10:16 PM
Um, that's the imprint of car seat upholstery upon one's sit down. Caused by taking excessive advantage of diesel truck range. The other fun aspect could be a little deep vein thrombosis.
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Posted 21 September 2016 - 10:36 PM
Thanks for the explanation.
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Posted 22 September 2016 - 02:58 AM
Range also means you can simply enjoy mor days of wandering before you need to find reasonable fuel.
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