No longer worried about weight police

[NicelyRoo]

Originally Posted by saus

I never meant for this thread to go in this direction. I was not bragging about the truck or saying that ford is the best. I was just stating that I can finally have some peace of mind while driving my family to our next campground. You all can have fun with this one.

We have on order a 2019 F350 DRW and are so excited to get it!!! We are upgrading for the same reasons...peace of mind and a much better towing experience [emoji3] Have fun with your new toy!!! [emoji482]

[ard58]

WAIT YOU FORGOT
Also
DODGE- Darned Old Dirty Greasy Engine
FORD- Found On Road Dead
GMC- Got Mechanic Coming

[VTX Al]

Originally Posted by pandapat67

I thought also that after I bought my Ram Dually I would not worry about the weight police. I got stopped in Pa. for driving in the far left lane. (NO trucks, busses, trailers)
After looking at my registration he informed me that I am over weight. I said I can't be with a dually. He said I needed my registration to include a COMBINATION GROSS WEIGHT RATING. I have mine at 30,000 lbs and cost $625 a year. He said it could happen to get pulled over and fined much more. Stormy

You mean that there is such a thing as " real live actual police weight police" ?? I thought it was bad enough having the wannabe weight police on these forums, let alone the real thing !

...VTX-Al

[Dave Lyon]

Originally Posted by saus

I never meant for this thread to go in this direction. I was not bragging about the truck or saying that ford is the best. I was just stating that I can finally have some peace of mind while driving my family to our next campground. You all can have fun with this one.

You did nothing wrong, showing your new truck. It looks great. Too bad some troll took it in another direction.

[Springerdad]

Originally Posted by Dave Lyon

You did nothing wrong, showing your new truck. It looks great. Too bad some troll took it in another direction.

Agreed.

[Brewhedd]

Originally Posted by Dave Lyon

You did nothing wrong, showing your new truck. It looks great. Too bad some troll took it in another direction.

Exactly. Congrats on the new truck. We bought ours a few months ago in prep for a 5th wheel next year. The TT we have now is nothing to this truck. After experiencing the difference between a 1 ton and a 1/2 ton I would recommend at least a 3/4 ton to anyone towing over 5000 lbs. Makes towing so much easier.

[ramit315]

Great looking truck! I got a 2017 350 back in Jan and love it. The extra rear wheels really help

[Gsykora]

Nice looking truck. GO out and enjoy it with your RV - that's what they're for.

[SYE]

Just think, I have been suspended for less on here, I guess they have favorites

[quick83]

I’m pretty sure break in is for rear diff not engine.

[Helmsey]

Congrats on the new truck!

[saus]

Originally Posted by B and B

Excellent Choice. The best Trucks are Ford Super Duty! Congrats, show us picture once you have it hooked up!

Getting ready to set the new brake controller.

[Palinduff]

Now you can be the weight police.

[HeavyPuller]

I love mine and it's the same color. I thought I had the only "Champaign" Super Duty, lol. Looking good. .

[Bunker]

Wow..Nice truck...And I love my my new gasser Ram Hemi 8 speed and 3.92 gears too..There is no substitute for cubic inches!!

[2 in a Roo]

When you buy a boat they say buy all the HP you can afford. Towing/cargo capacity fits that bill with your TV. You'll never regret that F350.

[Lighting546]

Originally Posted by saus

Getting ready to set the new brake controller.

Very nice! I love my 2016 F-350, DRW, FX4, king ranch. I bought mine in April 2016 and finally broke the 12K miles mark last month.



The only complaint I have is that I should have ordered it with 3.31 gears instead of the 3.73's, I'm lucky to get 16 mpg (highway) empty, and 11 with my 5er. My 250 was getting close to 20 mpg (highway) empty.


Enjoy your travels and time with the family, there's lots to see and do in this great country.

[Igor]

Originally Posted by ronheater70

You really should have at least an f-450 for any serious towing over 5K pounds!

I don't know where this came from but I have been running an excavation company for 20 years . day in and day out we haul 14,000 worth of equipment with 3/4 ton trucks we can legally haul an 18000 lb track hoe with a 1 ton duelly and a class b cdl according to Utah DOT . however , I do not recommend it , while the trucks engine and suspension can handle the load , it is very hard on the brakes . of course the laws are going to vary state to state . but saying you need a 450 to tow 5000 is just as crazy as saying you can haul 20000 with a f150 .

[Gadgetguru]

Originally Posted by saus

Yesterday I finally bought our F-350 DRW. I will be picking it up on Monday after Line X sprays in the bed liner. I can't wait to take it out this weekend and feel the difference in stability while towing.

Congrats!! I'm about to turn 25,000 miles on mine. It is an amazing truck. Not perfect, there are a few things that could use improvement (seats, Sync 3, some minor tweaks here and there) but once you hook up and roll, it's all smiles. Thing is a beast, safe, and stable. I enjoy and look forward to towing. This is my second dually and I love it. It is also my daily driver.

Safe travels!

[Bye_Goners]

I'm going to get in the middle officer this...I have a titan XD Diesel 5.0 and a Surveyor 33lork 9800lbs. I go anywhere the FORDS go and still have a half tank of fuel. I too at 70mph and stop way short of any danger to my family. This is my preference just like you have yours if I need to move a house I'll give you Ford guy's a call. Fyi I tow in the NC and VA mountains almost every other weekend hope to see you at the top.