New Truck questions?

[greenmachine]

I am looking to buy a new truck. I own an F150. I am looking to get a 250 diesel. My question is what type of fuel mileage does a diesel get by itself & pulling a load? I will be getting a 20' enclosed trailer & pulling 4 quads & gear. I am also planning on getting a 28-30' toyhauler next year. Should I get a new F150 with the 5.4L or bite the bullet & go with a diesel. BTW, I know there are a lot of Ford haters here, but dont even bother with the get a Chevy or a Dodge because that will never happen. My family is a Ford family to the bitter end. Thanks for any help.

[cheropride]

If you are planning on getting a toy hauler at that size, you are going to need to bump up to F-250.  Better yet, why don't you really step up.... Chevy 2500 HD...  (Come on just a little fun w/Ford vs Chevy).

But seriously, we haul a 28 ft enclosed toy hauler (opps i was dreaming again - meant to say enclosed trailer - lol), now adays just w/4-wheelers (used to be used for race car), and you can't go with anything lower than a 250 or 2500 pending your make.  Personally love my truck, 2500HD 4 door, it pulls awesome!  Then tag-alongs are huge and heavy.  I would probably also personally go w/diesel w/that kind of weight.  But that's just my opinion...

[MuddFreak77]

If you can afford it go with a F350, and a diesel is a definate!!! 

I have an 01 with the 7.3 unloaded I get 17-19mpg loaded I get around 12-14mpg.

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

I am looking to buy a new truck. I own an F150. I am looking to get a 250 diesel. My question is what type of fuel mileage does a diesel get by itself & pulling a load? I will be getting a 20' enclosed trailer & pulling 4 quads & gear. I am also planning on getting a 28-30' toyhauler next year. Should I get a new F150 with the 5.4L or bite the bullet & go with a diesel. BTW, I know there are a lot of Ford haters here, but dont even bother with the get a Chevy or a Dodge because that will never happen. My family is a Ford family to the bitter end. Thanks for any help.

I have a 2005 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel XLT Auto with 35 inch BFG all terains (new) Very clean and in perfect shape. 31000.00

I also have a 01 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3 auto XLT with a lift and tires and wheels ..22500.00

[Bigscrb15]

I have an 03 6.0L Powerstroke. CrewCab LongBed FX4, very heavy truck.  On the interstate I get ~18-20mpg and in town I get 13-14mpg. With our toyhauler loaded at ~12,500lbs I get 9-10mpg. I don't drive slow.

[bluestroker]

sorry to hijack but bigscrub are you also on powerstroke.org?

anyways pulling that kind of weight a diesel is a must

[greenmachine]

great info, keep em coming.

[greenmachine]

I am looking to buy a new truck. I own an F150. I am looking to get a 250 diesel. My question is what type of fuel mileage does a diesel get by itself & pulling a load? I will be getting a 20' enclosed trailer & pulling 4 quads & gear. I am also planning on getting a 28-30' toyhauler next year. Should I get a new F150 with the 5.4L or bite the bullet & go with a diesel. BTW, I know there are a lot of Ford haters here, but dont even bother with the get a Chevy or a Dodge because that will never happen. My family is a Ford family to the bitter end. Thanks for any help.

I have a 2005 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel XLT Auto with 35 inch BFG all terains (new) Very clean and in perfect shape. 31000.00

I also have a 01 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3 auto XLT with a lift and tires and wheels ..22500.00

Pics & mileage on the 05?

[Mudneck]

If you can afford it go with a F350, and a diesel is a definate!!! 

I have an 01 with the 7.3 unloaded I get 17-19mpg loaded I get around 12-14mpg.

Thats not 4x4 is it? 

[Mudneck]

I have an 03 6.0L Powerstroke. CrewCab LongBed FX4, very heavy truck.  On the interstate I get ~18-20mpg and in town I get 13-14mpg. With our toyhauler loaded at ~12,500lbs I get 9-10mpg. I don't drive slow.

I got 01 f-250 super duty 8' bed crew cab 4x4 7.3 turbo 5"lift & 35's & it gets 12-13 around town,never really drive hwy unloaded so towing I get 9-11 thats weekend warrior w/atv & rhino loaded for weekend weighing in at about 14k lbs plus weight truck....

Sucks $102 fill up yesterday

[MuddFreak77]

If you can afford it go with a F350, and a diesel is a definate!!! 

I have an 01 with the 7.3 unloaded I get 17-19mpg loaded I get around 12-14mpg.

Thats not 4x4 is it? 

Yes it is

[Mudneck]

Well than I got a lemon!

[MuddFreak77]

Well than I got a lemon!

Nope I got a 6-speed and manual xfer case and hubs, plus I have done a few mods

[Anoriginal]

I love my PSD. Great mileage and it tows everything I've hooked to it with ease. More than enough power, even for big loads. I routinely tow a 33' Contender to the Keys and a 24' Gooseneck with my buggy back and forth to the Everglades. 10-11mpg at 70mph+ towing with the cruise on.
Here's a picture of it.



As far as the Ford vs. Chevy vs. Dodge crap is concerned.....it's just crap. They all make great trucks that pull just fine. All of them will last longer than you want them to if you take care of them. However, nothing pulls like a diesel.

[GENERAL-Z]

go with a CHEVY or a GMC they are cheaper and more reliable

[Mudneck]

go with a CHEVY or a GMC they are cheaper and more reliable

Choke where do you shop....GMC is like top dollar right there swampduckey

[bluestroker]

go with a CHEVY or a GMC they are cheaper and more reliable

Choke where do you shop....GMC is like top dollar right there swampduckey

I was about to say the same thing

GMC = Cheap  :tsktsk.gif

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

go with a CHEVY or a GMC they are cheaper and more reliable

Choke where do you shop....GMC is like top dollar right there swampduckey

You did not quote me there...bushy...MR 400ex made that post..and its MR. SWAMPDONKEY TO YOU

   Mr. 400ex is 15 cant drive and knows what trucks sell for??? OK.

[Chuck_Norris]

7.3 DIESEL Has been the most reliable engine that Ford has. However that last year to get one is 2003 when the 6.0 liters started coming into production.
6.0's are iffy at best although when they are running that are running real well. they have  issues with EGR valve's EGR Coolers, Head Gaskets and Turbo's

Good luck with which ever one that you choose

[countryplayboy]

you need a shevy 2500 duramax disel i hav a 50 ft trailer and it pulls it no problem

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

you need a shevy 2500 duramax disel i hav a 50 ft trailer and it pulls it no problem

Who makes SHEVY??  Highlander is that you?

[Mudneck]

you need a shevy 2500 duramax disel i hav a 50 ft trailer and it pulls it no problem

Who makes SHEVY??  Highlander is that you?

MR SWAMPUS. I was asking you to concur

[dynodon]

I have a 97` f350 power stroke 7.3, 5 speed manual,4x4w/ lock outs pull a 32` goose neck to Louisianna last month loaded and got 18-20 mpg @ about 80mph on the highway.

I also have a 03` f250 power stroke ( 7.3) auto, 4x4, I have not pulled with it yet, but I get 21-24 mpg with it

[susieblazer]

Bill loves his Ford F350 diesel, 5 speed manual........dually..........pulls our 20' toyhauler when we have either the Rail Buggy in or the 4 quads...........in the mountains it walks away from all the rest...he used it when he first got it with a 54'  3 car hauler from the auctions and dealers............

[susieblazer]

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