The four-spoke steering wheel has embedded cruise control buttons on the left hand, and audio controls on the right. The Cabela's package features aniline leather trim, which is truly flawless, and the seats are nicely stitched. The instruments consist of a large tach 5000 rpm, no redline and speedometer to 100 mph. The difference, then, is that diesel torque is a huge advantage when you're towing a load, and especially a big one. That, coupled with adjustable brake and throttle pedals, allows this country rig to be operated comfortably by the shortest of cowgirls.
So we could've loaded up another 600 pounds of gear and people and dogs, and if we were heading for the river, we probably would have. If you hotrod or go above 70 on the highway you will get 11 mpg. You can get Super Duty pickups with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings all the way up to 16,500 pounds on the F-450 or, for that matter, 19,500 on the F-550. Thank you for visiting HeavyEquipmentForums. Because of this, there are no gaps in the torque curve, just a steady buildup of power as you feed in throttle. I love my truck but great fuel mileage is a pipe dream.
Four one-inch gauges for boost, water temp, trans temp, and fuel are arrayed across the cluster. If possible, try to avoid city driving, since higher mileage is achieved on the highway. That was with 2 400lb motorcyles in the bed as well which all combined is f'n heavy for a 3. I don't consider myself a gram weenie, but come on. The truck you see here has 350 horsepower, but it's not a racehorse. The rear backup cam actually allowed us to get ball and hitch properly aligned solo. When the F-250 is driven empty, the brakes are remarkably progressive, with an unusual amount of control for a vehicle of this size.
I have been doing a little reading and i havent really ran into the magic solution for the fuel economy problem. With the boat still resting off the scales, the truck and driver weighed 8820. That suggested the tongue load could be as high as 1115 pounds, which would be excessive by about 335 pounds, if our method is correct and the scales are right on. If you want to put a different down pipe in the truck you'll need to either raise the cab or drop the trans to do so. One of the big selling points of the Super Duty 4x4 has been that the straight axle is easy to lift, making it easier to improve ground clearance by installing oversize tires.
Perhaps more important, the driver's seat can be moved up very close to the wheel. Roadside Assistance: The level of service differs greatly with this warranty, but many manufacturers offer a toll-free number that helps provide assistance in case you run out of gas, get a flat tire or lock your keys in the car. In the end, it's likely our setup was slightly heavy on the rear axle. We did record mileage on a 155-mile towing loop and saw 11. Also, an act of Federal law sometimes provides protection for certain components, like emissions equipment. The brakes have great feel and provide a solid sense of control, but when you put your foot all the way into the stop pedal, there's just a little less there. .
This pickup was made to haul something that probably already burned down a lesser truck. Go to the 2008-2009 6. Accelerate slowly and anticipate stops rather than slamming on the brakes. By changing your driving style, maintaining your truck and making minor modifications to the truck itself, you can improve your mileage. With one of those and a fifth-wheel hitch, you can tow up to a 24,000-pound trailer, making a rig that could weigh up to 33,000 pounds and still be within the recommended capacity.
They're small, rather vaguely numbered, but they do keep tabs on critical functions. The LoadOur load in this case was a 21-foot Skipjack, a rugged older boat loaded with fuel and camping gear. When properly equipped, the F-350 can pull up to 15,000 pounds. And though it is a 4x4, with straight axles and low-range gearing, it's not a mountain goat, either. With a conventional weight-carrying hitch, the max towing recommendation is 6000 pounds and, according to the tire label, the front axle can handle 5600 pounds and the rear 6100 pounds of load.
Like most people, we had no idea what our boat really weighed, so we made a trip to a certified truck scales and got in line with a bunch of big-rigs. That was with 2 400lb motorcyles in the bed as well which all combined is f'n heavy for a 3. The third critical factor is that the Gross Combined Weight can't exceed 23,500. When it comes time for new tires, it would be wise to pay attention to replacement tire choices, especially if you plan to tow near the limit. Has anyone ran into this before, and if so what did you do? The Cabela's package adds logos on the seats and floormats and provides for lockable storage under the rear seats and center console.
Idling burns gas but does not get you far. I am ready to by a 2009 F350 Dually 6. It works best when feeding throttle in gradually, where the engine responds the torque converter stays locked and road speed accumulates gradually. After much more reading it seems this is the route to go. The more members that join, the bigger resource for all to enjoy. This is the kind of truck that takes your big problem and makes it go away. There's no indicated redline on the tach, but peak horsepower comes at 3000 rpm, and the owner's manual recommends shifting before 3750, with an operating maximum at 4000 rpm.
I am getting around 8-9 pulling a 14k 40ft 5er on the interstates and about 10. I mean what the heck you were only over your rating by about 7000 lbs or so. Some of these guys were saying they are now getting 17-19 mpg, sounds a little out of reach in my situation but if i can get up to 13 mpg i would be happy. Our objective is to provide industry professionals a place to gather to exchange questions, answers and ideas. The exhaust for it will be down-pipe back.