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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-30-2018, 11:55 AM
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Posted By clarkbre
Daves rv: Not picking on you personally at all,...

Daves rv: Not picking on you personally at all, but why is everyone so obsessed in towing with low RPM's? And, in all engines.

Any thoughts?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-30-2018, 10:48 AM
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Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-30-2018, 10:33 AM
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Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Not stirring the pot at all. However,...

Not stirring the pot at all.

However, you're being very realistic (scary on a forum:rolleyes:) in identifying the colossal gray area between 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks:
- How much towing and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-29-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
I can now confidently say that the F250 is a...

I can now confidently say that the F250 is a superior tow vehicle to the F150. I picked up my trailer today from the repair shop and the difference in handling the trailer was night and day. The...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-01-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
This is all great information. I pick my trailer...

This is all great information. I pick my trailer up from the shop on Friday and can't wait to see the difference with the F250.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-28-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
The gas vs diesel debate is about as...

The gas vs diesel debate is about as controversial as you can get in the truck world. Arguments can be made for both fuels and engines and they each have their merit.

The pros and cons for each...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-27-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
I learned my lesson with my '11 EB. Loving my...

I learned my lesson with my '11 EB. Loving my '16 F250 6.2.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-24-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Not sure on the payload #'s but looking up the...

Not sure on the payload #'s but looking up the 3.0 Diesel it looks like it weighs about 500 lbs where the 3.5 Ecoboost weighs in at about 450 lbs. Realistically, not a whole lot different to effect...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-23-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
And, not starting a debate on which is better,...

And, not starting a debate on which is better, but the fact is that the gas option is lighter weight than the diesel option leaving more available payload.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-22-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Yes. The payload includes the weight of everyone...

Yes. The payload includes the weight of everyone in the truck + weight of cargo in the bed + weight on the trailer hitch.

In my case, the 1529 payload was consumed rather quickly with about...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-22-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
C.Lee: Do you mean the payload of your truck is...

C.Lee: Do you mean the payload of your truck is 1698 lbs?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-22-2018, 12:09 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Thank you guys. I'm really excited about it and...

Thank you guys. I'm really excited about it and look forward to towing with it.

As far as price....Mid $30k. I actually had a really hard time finding it as most were 350's or diesel powered...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-21-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Well, drove the 200 miles to Portland hoping the...

Well, drove the 200 miles to Portland hoping the 2016 F250 was as nice as it was in the pictures. And, it was. Our new tow rig is a 2016 F250 XLT FX4 with 4x4, crew cab and the 6.2 liter engine. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-20-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
There could be a world of difference between '16...

There could be a world of difference between '16 & '17 if it's a 6.2 F250.
From my recent research the 3 main differences (besides the overall Super Duty 3rd to 4th generation change) are:

1....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-20-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
I will let you know once it's finalized. In...

I will let you know once it's finalized. In short, I want a basic truck. The one I'm looking at is an XLT with cloth interior and limited bells and whistles. The price is very fair for the market...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-20-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Sold the '11 Eco today (mixed emotions...love the...

Sold the '11 Eco today (mixed emotions...love the truck, can't wait for the next).

Taking a 200 mile trip Friday afternoon to hopefully pick up a '16 F250 6.2.

Will keep you posted!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-16-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,463
Posted By clarkbre
Thank you for the real world feedback Martsing. ...

Thank you for the real world feedback Martsing.

I'm currently in a transition of getting my '11 F150 Eco back from the shop (new turbos, exhaust manifolds and vacuum pump all at 71k miles),...
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