Scenario: Currently tow a 24ft boat all around Florida. Go to North Carolina multiple times a year, and plan on buying 10+ acres in the near future. So we plan on potentially being there in winter months and several places we've stayed require 4x4 due to steep entrance to property. I usually keep my vehicles for over 10 years.
I currently tow with an 2001 F150 V8, and a 2012 Tahoe. Definitely more of a white knuckle drive and MPG is terrible on both. I have to baby it and keep RPMs down to see any sort of MPGs.
Here are the trucks I'm going between.
F150 Tremor 3.5L
F250 Termor 6.7L PS
I've always liked the diseals and super duty trucks in general, and realize it's probably overkill, however I know that trailering will be a breeze. I see a lot of posts in the F250 super duty groups on the 6.7L and issues if you do not run it for hours a day...so that has me concerned. Is the low yearly mileage a legit concern on the 6.7 (15k avg/yr)?
Any insights on trailering 24-27ft boats, with the F150 tremor? Can you feel it behind you, MPG, etc?
This truck will not be used as a "work" truck. Travel trailers, boats, and who knows what else once I get property in NC.
Looking to treat myself, but not get into a slew of issues like the concerns of people with PS and using them as daily work commute only.
Sorry for the long post, hoping someone has experience and insight that will help.
Thanks again.
I currently tow with an 2001 F150 V8, and a 2012 Tahoe. Definitely more of a white knuckle drive and MPG is terrible on both. I have to baby it and keep RPMs down to see any sort of MPGs.
Here are the trucks I'm going between.
F150 Tremor 3.5L
F250 Termor 6.7L PS
I've always liked the diseals and super duty trucks in general, and realize it's probably overkill, however I know that trailering will be a breeze. I see a lot of posts in the F250 super duty groups on the 6.7L and issues if you do not run it for hours a day...so that has me concerned. Is the low yearly mileage a legit concern on the 6.7 (15k avg/yr)?
Any insights on trailering 24-27ft boats, with the F150 tremor? Can you feel it behind you, MPG, etc?
This truck will not be used as a "work" truck. Travel trailers, boats, and who knows what else once I get property in NC.
Looking to treat myself, but not get into a slew of issues like the concerns of people with PS and using them as daily work commute only.
Sorry for the long post, hoping someone has experience and insight that will help.
Thanks again.
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