It's great for the boat, but all the room you trailer guys get! We considered a camper and those in the know said way too small, boy were they right!Quote:
Originally Posted by bergermaister
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It's great for the boat, but all the room you trailer guys get! We considered a camper and those in the know said way too small, boy were they right!Quote:
Originally Posted by bergermaister
Very true. My brother has 4 boys age 10-15. He bought a shortbed ext cab Silverado 2500. Then dropped 14k on a used camper and then another 2500 working out bugs, getting his truck setup with airbags and extended hitch to tow the boat, etc. Close to 20k into it all now and it's TINY... Seemed like a weird direction to go considering his family size.
Picked up my new truck today. 2015 F350 lariat.
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Nice! I really liked the white SRW, though! Any plans for this one?
Thanks. I loved my white one too but needed something with a little more stability for the toy hauler. Yeah I have plans for this one too once people start bringing products out for the 15's. Hopefully I can find a tuner and exhaust and do a DPF delete and I will do wheels in the near future.
Apparently my father didn't like that I bought a new truck without him so he bought this today.
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I'm new to this board, but I have a '14 Ram 1500 and it's the second best thing I have ever bought (first being my '14 Mondo). The quad cab on most pick ups can seat 5 grown adults comfortably, and they are more luxury inside than SUV's. Just my two cents, but I love my truck after 12000 miles in 7 months, and she's never failed me. The towing package was an added bonus and was a smooth ride.
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Nice set up!
Sometimes pics post fine sometimes they don't. Sorry.
Our trucks ready to roll for vacation.... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/6y6y6asu.jpg
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Looks like your vacation is going to be awesome.
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Cloudy day... but you get the idea. Loving the new F150.
Question, currently tow with a Ram 2500 Diesel. It's too much truck. Looking to downsize to either the GMC/Chevy 1500 or the F150. What would you recommend and why?
Thanks in advance.
I had 2012 f150 ecoboost. Towed great but was never pleased with mileage
I now have 2014 gmc Sierra 1500 crew with 5.3. Haven't towed much as boat is in a lift but the mileage is superior.
I have 2011 supra 21v. What are you towing?
2006 LSV, I am at high altitude and drive hills wherever I go.Quote:
Originally Posted by 04OUTBACK
i think due to altitude and hills the ecoboost may be your best bet in a half ton towingQuote:
Originally Posted by sivs1
Dodge has a diesel in the 1500 now don't they?
But I'd probably go Chevy .... because Chevy :D
I used to tow with a 1 Ton F350 all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by sivs1
Now I tow with a F150 Eco.
Mileage towing Sucks in Oregon, lots of hills. On the highway I see typically 10-10.5. Hills I see 8-9
When not towing though I see 18.5 so that's nice. Drove from OR to El Paso Texas and back was at 70-80mph all the time averaged 18 entire time.
Yes there is a new Eco Diesel in Ram 1500s with comparable power to the EcoBoost. Better mileage unhooked - mid 20s.
I personally don't know anyone with one to give a report on towing performance and mileage.
Back to the Ecoboost, it seriously tows like a Beast for a v6 gas. I went to Prineville, and Lake Billy a few times this year, bed of the truck loaded, boat loaded, 5 adults. Had to be pushing 8K with gear, people, boat over the trucks normal weight and it pulled all mountains at 60+ no problem, with Cruise on, without, my foot was never more then 1/2 way into it.
When it comes to towing power the EcoBoost gets my vote for serious muscle. I would stack it to any 1/2 Ton Gas engine out there for Towing.
New tow vehicle on the way:rolleyes:
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Have not had a truck in over 25 years, just SUVs, back to basics right.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
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Great looking truck!Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
Basics huh.... :D
Sweet ride!
Let us know how it tows.
should be fine . I will let you know in a couple weeks when I take the boat of the lift for its winter nap :cry:
its the 1500 5.3 with tow package including electric braking if needed, should be better than the suburban 1500.
I assume since you live in NY you will see flying salt and stones soon. To keep it looking great might want to check into a clear bra. The front of the fenders will get hit, our first stop for out new 2500HD was to have one installed.
clear bras..... I like that idea!!!!!:o
Pics! Oh wait, nevermind... :p
Congrats. That looks like the fancy edition. Probably feels more suv than truck on the inside
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Originally Posted by KG's Supra24
Yep. SUV with truck box, the only off road this will see is the grass parking lot at the lake house.:rolleyes:
Bought the 2015 Ford Expedition with Eco Boost today. They only had this one for a few days, and it was the first one sold from this dealer. We were debating on the EL or the regular length, and opted for the regular this go around. You can see the old suburban in the back ground.
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Happy Boosting!
Nice ride! I found myself counting your lugs (hope you don't mind).
Walked by an F-150 the other day and saw 7 lugs. Shook my head, rubbed my eyes, looked again. Yep 7. So weird.
That's the extra payload package.Quote:
Originally Posted by bergermaister
Nice looking rig Matt!
The Eco's have so much torque they were snapping lugs. Many of us are drilling and adding the seventh lug to correct the problem. Some have tried to add 2 lugs for an even 8 but it's just to tight to get two more in there. Especially when you go to drill your wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by bergermaister
It was hard not to do the EL after having the Suburban. Had they had one, I would've probably opted for it. Jill knew exactly what color/options she wanted and sure enough of the two they had on the lot this one fit the bill.
Got the wife a new Tahoe a couple weeks ago. Needed something big enough to transport our dogs in.
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Nice Tahoe, Keep it clean before the snow files.