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[photohc]

Congratulations Riverrunner! I'll be watching out for your pictures and impressions. I currently own a 2013 F150 but been checking out the F250. How much more payload did you get with your configuration vs. F250? Is the dealer able to give you an accurate indication of the payload based on the configuration ordered?

[Riverrunner]

It's hard to get super accurate payload since it depends on options.  The payload guide is all you have to make an estimate until the truck is actually built.  The 250 can have a payload problem when you start going CCLB and diesel.  Some only have 21-2200lbs.  Go gas and and SB and you can get over 3000lbs from what I've seen.  There isn't much different in cost so I just assume have the 350 and for my use I wanted the 6R140 transmission vs the "G" in the 250.  

 

Truck is built and waiting to get on a train to the wet coast.  Right now my dilemma is wheather to commit to the rebates I have now or gamble a little and see what comes out for July. I've got $4500 in rebates until July 5th which isn't bad.  Will the rebates be better after July 5th?  ETA is still July 10th.  

[klahanie]

Fun stuff RR. You've spec'ed out close to what I would order today, if in the market, so I too will be interested in your impressions especially power and fuel consumption when loaded up - most online reports are for towing. Should also be interesting to compare payload to your old dually, seems you can get an impressive payload with the 6.2.

[Happyjax]

Looks a lot like what I want to order but I have some gear heads here telling me to get the diesel. I don't know what to do there as I have no point of reference for driving a big ass truck full of a camper and stuff..... Looking forward to pics and things....

[Riverrunner]

Fun stuff RR. You've spec'ed out close to what I would order today, if in the market, so I too will be interested in your impressions especially power and fuel consumption when loaded up - most online reports are for towing. Should also be interesting to compare payload to your old dually, seems you can get an impressive payload with the 6.2.

 

I'll have more payload than the dually I'm sure.  The 2000 has a gvwr of 11,200 and gcwr of 20,000 vs the '17 with 11,500/23,500. Yes lots of towing reports and while that's important to me it's only part of it.  My current boat is only 5K lbs so nothing there to worry about.  

 

Looks a lot like what I want to order but I have some gear heads here telling me to get the diesel. I don't know what to do there as I have no point of reference for driving a big ass truck full of a camper and stuff..... Looking forward to pics and things....

 

I think the 6.7 is a decent engine (as well as the Cummins and Duramax).  The power is crazy huge.  MPG's are so so.  I'm just put off by the emissions and how touchy and sophisticated it all is plus the added maintenance and repair costs when you're out of warranty.  If you towing over 10K or hauling a big camper with a boat, you might want the diesel.  I did a lot of research on the 6.2 and have watched how it was developed.  It's as bulletproof as you can get in todays world.  Fleets love it.  Sure it's doesn't have 925lbft of torque but then I'm not in a hurry.  Cheaper oil changes and maintenance are appealing to me after almost 20 years with a diesel.  

 

I don't think this is going to be a huge change for me since I've never owned a newer diesel.  While my current rig is modified with all of the usual power mods, it's not anything close power wise to the new trucks. My brother has a newer diesel (2012) and I've been in his truck a few times.  Nice for sure but I don't want spend that kind of money.  His DEF pump just went out at 47K miles.  $1200.  ouch!

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Looks a lot like what I want to order but I have some gear heads here telling me to get the diesel. I don't know what to do there as I have no point of reference for driving a big ass truck full of a camper and stuff..... Looking forward to pics and things....

 

Jackie, the diesels (and I love mine) are great, but unless you're pulling/carrying a lot of weight over difficult terrain, I think the gas engine would be the best choice.  The truck that RR has ordered sounds ideal, and I do agree with going for the 1 ton.

[Happyjax]

Thanks! I was all for gas until the diesel guys at work kept telling me that was the way to go. I was having a hard time getting past $8000, 500 extra lbs, higher fuel costs and DEF. Now I am sure gas is the way to go for me. Diesel is fine for heavy towing but I'm just gonna put a camper in there and drive around and take pics, meet other WTW folk and try a Pliney some day

[Riverrunner]

Truck is in Minot ND.  It's getting closer!  Railroad says it should be in Portland on the 28th.  

 

I will definitely post up impressions, MPG's, photo's and thoughts over the coming months.  

[ski3pin]

 

I will definitely post up impressions, MPG's, photo's and thoughts over the coming months.  

 

You bet!

[Riverrunner]

Well the truck made it to Portland this morning and is waiting to be unloaded off the rail car.  Now we'll see how long it sits there before it make it to my dealership.  6 weeks from order date so far.  I don't think that is too bad.  Maybe by the end of next week I might have it...maybe...