Interesting F350 fuel mileage data

[blwnsmoke]

Originally Posted by MillerTime

Thats what i was getting at with my response to wicked1.
Hes concerned about long term maintenance on a diesel, but not on his hybrid, that is very costly to maintain long term.

Dodges 6.7 is the only current diesel engine that ive heard of that had some turbo problems, and they may have that fixed now.

I think he meant HYBRID camper (the ones where the beds fold out), not a hybrid vehicle. He is pulling is Hybrid camper with his Ecoboost F150.

[MillerTime]

Originally Posted by blwnsmoke

I think he meant HYBRID camper (the ones where the beds fold out), not a hybrid vehicle. He is pulling is Hybrid camper with his Ecoboost F150.

Ohhh..... i thought he meant like a prius or some other hybrid vehicle.

[wicked1]

I was just inquiring bc an F350 for use towing and daily driver I just can't afford to spend the money and have it in the shop costing me a lot. I backed off looking at them for now since my F150 does a good job with the Roo, eventually I may go to Diesel and I like the Fords over all others, but listened to someone complain about them and it sort of got me thinking, I appreciate the input but sticking with my EB love this truck.

[SeaDog]

My 6.0 does the very best at about 67 mph I have found if I keep the RPM below 2K I get very good milage. On the trip back from spokane to Weiser pulling the new TT at 61 MPH I got 16 mph. I felt good about that.

[wicked1]

Just sucks that they had some BS reason to raise fuel prices, one reason I held off on buying a Ford F-350 PS 6.7

[CWSWine]

I just finished a 2500 mile trip from Kansas to Tucson AZ and back. I'm towing a 39.5 foot full profile (13.5 high) 14,200lbs 5er with the truck below. I got 7.4 on one tank going into a 30 to 35 mph head wind and as high as 12.4 on calm day in Kansas. Over the complete 2500 miles I average was 10.4 mpg just figuring towing miles. We keep the speed at or below 63mph.

[Skyliner]

That's better than my F150 ecoboost towing a 7300 lb trailer. My F350 beats my EB F150 in city, highway, and loaded towing fuel economy.

[davel1971]

Originally Posted by TonyD

That's better than my F150 ecoboost towing a 7300 lb trailer. My F350 beats my EB F150 in city, highway, and loaded towing fuel economy.

I wish all the diesel bashers could read this comment

[wicked1]

Originally Posted by davel1971

I wish all the diesel bashers could read this comment

I have, makes me want more than my EB but best price I can get on a 2016 is mid $50's and still not in my reach, I can't justify the payments. I looked at F350 even Dodge Diesel since you can lease them just not interested in a mortgage payment for a truck.

I am thinking about a 2013 F350 Platinum which has 80K but clean, also price is better just not sure about used Diesel.

[wicked1]

Anyone heard of a dealer adding in a second Turbo to a Power Stroke Diesel? Some old guy today told me he bought a 2016 F350 and dealer installed a 2nd Turbo and his truck had three batteries with something like 750 HBP? I think he was kidding but who knows

[SeaDog]

I would have asked what he was smoking. What ever it was sure makes the truck run.

[jerky]

Yeah he's definitely pulling your leg, there's no room for another turbo and or battery under the hood of these 6.7 powerstrokes


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[wicked1]

He also said he paid $45,000 tax and tags included for a 2016 King Ranch SCREW SB FX4 Loaded... I think this old guy is nuts and tried to get one over on me. I am actually looking at a 2015 F350 SCREW SB Platinum with 30K on it, new is way too much

[Fairenatic]

Originally Posted by CWSWine

I just finished a 2500 mile trip from Kansas to Tucson AZ and back. I'm towing a 39.5 foot full profile (13.5 high) 14,200lbs 5er with the truck below. I got 7.4 on one tank going into a 30 to 35 mph head wind and as high as 12.4 on calm day in Kansas. Over the complete 2500 miles I average was 10.4 mpg just figuring towing miles. We keep the speed at or below 63mph.

That is what I get, on average, as well. Just did the Middlebury, IN from Houston trip. Just as you say, the flat areas was 13mpg and the hilly bits were 10mpg. TT is 39.3 feet.

[wicked1]

Ok so got the green light to get my F350 SCREW SB Platinum so first time Diesel owner. Going to use our Roo this season then sell it for a fifth wheel Crusader. What are the things to know about Diesel's, how often do you have to add the DEF additive? I will be using Ford for all the maintenance, so will follow that schedule. I will have 15,700 Towing capacity and 3850 payload. Crusader 315 RST has a 1900 Hitch weight and 10,000 pounds so I have wiggle room. Anything else I need to know

[KFX450RXC]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Ok so got the green light to get my F350 SCREW SB Platinum so first time Diesel owner. Going to use our Roo this season then sell it for a fifth wheel Crusader. What are the things to know about Diesel's, how often do you have to add the DEF additive? I will be using Ford for all the maintenance, so will follow that schedule. I will have 15,700 Towing capacity and 3850 payload. Crusader 315 RST has a 1900 Hitch weight and 10,000 pounds so I have wiggle room. Anything else I need to know

What a great choice for a first diesel. Consider a long-bed if you can. Just less hassle for a fifth wheel.

DEF will vary depending on how much you tow. I tow all the time so I'm filling up under 5000 miles. But the truck will tell you when its below half and getting close to empty.

I recommend having Ford do the work as well. I use their PM-22 fuel additive and also their DEF. My dealer price matches Wal-Mart. If I ever do have a weird warranty claim, I can always say I use only Motorcraft products.

Get the truck weighed whenever you can at a CAT scales. That will tell you your true rear axle weight. Then you can determine what you can and can not haul regarding a fifth wheel.

Last thing. Don't forget the Roo is back there.

[blwnsmoke]

Originally Posted by wicked1

Ok so got the green light to get my F350 SCREW SB Platinum so first time Diesel owner. Going to use our Roo this season then sell it for a fifth wheel Crusader. What are the things to know about Diesel's, how often do you have to add the DEF additive? I will be using Ford for all the maintenance, so will follow that schedule. I will have 15,700 Towing capacity and 3850 payload. Crusader 315 RST has a 1900 Hitch weight and 10,000 pounds so I have wiggle room. Anything else I need to know

I get 6,300 miles on a tank of DEF.

You won't have 3850 payload.. it will be about 3,100 payload. Then add your family, hitch and any other gear in the truck. Then take your pinweight and add a few hundred more to that since you will have gear in the 5th basement and front room.

If you are going to have your dealer do all the services, I'd recommend buying the maintenance plan. It is cheaper then paying for each service separately and my contact will sell them for $100 over cost.

[Fairenatic]

Not sure what your gas tank size is but never run out of fuel.

I almost always fill up at half a tank. It is a 55 gallon tank but you never know how far the next stop is sometimes.

I carry a spare 2.5 gallon container of DEF with me at all times. The half way mark will take just that. Your mileage may vary.

I also carry dawn dish soap and a gallon of water in one of those containers with a valve. It seems diesel gets everywhere. You will want to be able to wash your hands after you fill up.

Lastly, make sure your DEF tank and your fuel tank are clearly marked or color coded. You do NOT want to get them mixed up or put regular gas in your diesel tank.

Always carry spare fuses and lamps.

Congratulations and I hope this list helps.

P.S. You also need to learn patience. You do not want to start the engine before the glow plugs have had a chance to get to temperature. I am sure your truck will have an indicator. Just remember to wait before starting.

[Too Tall]

Don't sweat the DEF usage. It's a non issue. Much better system and burns less fuel than the non DEF. emissions reduction is handled downstream of the engine instead of in the combustion chamber. That means less egr and soot in the engine.

[MacGumbo]

My '06, 6.0, Lariat F350, LB, Crew gets 16.7 HWY (real) but the dash mpg says 17.1. I get 12.8 (real) city and 11.2 (real) towing 30' Rockwood camper.