f350

  1. SA

    DEF For 2016 Ford F350

    This is a TV question for all you diesel owners. I finally bit the bullet and bought a new F350 Super Duty to tow my fifth wheel. The owners manual recommends Ford DEF. Is any DEF ok to use? Also, I recently towed my RV about 800 miles at 65 mph and when I checked the DEF level on the...
  2. DA

    Interesting F350 fuel mileage data

    I had some business about an hour from home yesterday (58 miles one way). So I took the Ford F-350 and once I cleared town, I set the cruise at 47 mph for about 20 miles. I was on a secondary 2 lane country road, flat ground with really light traffic. Fuel mileage on the lie-o-meter started...
  3. LA

    Hitch for 2015 F350 long bed

    We are buying our first 5th wheel (Cedar Creek Silverback 29IK) and need a hitch for our F350. We're looking at a B&W companion. What do other F350 owners use/or recommend? Thanks for your input!:confused:
  4. Camper John

    Trade: 5r & F350

    My spousal unit has decided that she likes a Class A better than our current set up. So we are hoping there is someone out there that has the reverse situation. We have a 2015 Sierra 360PDEK with residential fridge and stainless appliances. The truck is a 2015 Ford F350 diesel crew dually King...
  5. DW

    My new F350.

  6. Dave&Lynn

    wife bought me a new F350.

    New tow vehicle today.:D Can't wait to see how great it handles the 5th wheel. 2016 F350 Lariat. Very well equipped. Tow capacity of 23.500. Payload of 6460 Previous truck was 2014 Chevy 3500 Duramax SRW
  7. 26ddss

    2011 Ford F350 & Salem 5'er -- truck too tall?

    Hi Fellow Campers, I'm new to the site. I recently (September 2015) took delivery of a 2015 Salem 26DDSS 5er, and I'd like to get your opinions on my TV/Trailer combo. Firstly, i would like to let you know that my maiden voyage was picking up my new 5er and driving it almost 2000 miles home...
  8. ST

    Any one tow a heavy fifth wheel with a 2011-2015 F350?

    I'm looking at purchasing a new fifth wheel and may be making a bit of a trip to pick it up. I have a new f350 diesel 4 door short bed and haven't towed a fifth wheel with it before and was wondering if the truck handles the weight just fine. I just don't want to be 500 miles away and hook up to...
  9. FR

    f350 tras noise?

    Any F350 owners having a transmission noise when shifting under load. I have a 2014 F350 king ranch and when I tow my 5er when the trans shifts from 3rd to 4th I get a noise that sounds like 2 heavy pieces of metal rubbing together making that squeak sound. I have taken it to 5 dealerships and...
  10. dbarr

    For Sale: [SOLD] 2004 f350 6.0l

    2004 F350 6.0L Powerstoke. 114000 miles garage kept beauty. All service records since new with recent updated oil and EGR coolers that are still under warranty. Tires are better than 60% with a full size matching spare for true 5 tire rotation. All stock except for a 4" stainless exhaust. Never...
  11. MN

    New F350 TV arrived at dealer this morning (w/pic)

    Ordered at the end of December and arrived at the dealership this morning, which is a couple hundred miles from home, so going to pick it up on Saturday 3/14. To maximize payload we tried to go as light as possible, hence the extend cab vs. club/4 door cab and short vs. long bed…not to mention...
  12. MI

    F350GSLR Fuel tank filling problem

    Hi, did anybody have a problem to fill the fuel tank on this model or any other Sandstorm models? Just pick up the trailer and on my way back I stop to put some gas in the fuel tank, but it is impossible. The gas just spit back and when I look on filling hose going to top of the tank don't...
  13. DR

    To Dually or not to Dually... That is the question...

    So my wife and I currently are full time RV’s and don’t travel much (stay mostly in local federal parks) but we will be getting a new TT and TV this year and I really want to get the Voltage 3990 which weighs in spec at 16000# dry. The big debate in my mind is F350 Single or dual wheel...
  14. Twisty

    For Sale: 2014 F350 Gas XLT SRW

    located in Hillsboro, OR - west of PDX 3100 miles on odo crew cab short box 4x4 4.30 gears ELD rear pale adobe/steel 3400 lb payload Aftermarket sound system, step boards, hitch 5 Star tuner $42,000 solid I ordered this truck and have all of the papers It looks like a regular truck;)
  15. BoatDude-FRF

    TV = 2014 Ford f350 dually

    My new F350 dually lariat is driving me crazy. The darn center cap on the rear aluminum wheel keeps falling off...twice now. At over 164 bucks at dealer to replace, I guess I have to leave them ugly axle covers show on my new 70k truck...yuck. I can't believe they use those cheesy little...
  16. RickV

    F350 Dually

    I currently have a 2003 F250 7.3 and while it does a great job pulling my Crusader 325res as a matter of fact it pulls the Crusader better then it did my old 2006 Rockwood 8280SS. I am at or over the GVWR (don't tell the weight police) and i am entertaining buying a Brand Spanking New F350...
  17. Forbes-FRF

    Air Bags & 5th Hitchs on Ford F350

    If you are putting air bags and 5th wheel hitch on Ford F250 or F350 make sure you put the air bags on first if using a custom bed rail kit. The brace for the 5th wheel hitch covers the holding bracket mounting hole after installed, air bags first. Lesson learn hard way, had to remove custom...
  18. Forbes-FRF

    Air Bags On F350, Yes or No

    Just got a new TV, 2014 Ford F350 with a haul weight of 3460, we have a CC 36RE, 15,000 / pin weight around 2,500 to 3,000 loaded. That does not leave a lot if I am looking at this right. Question is should I add air bags to level out TV? Know it does not increase my haul level at all...
  19. MotocrossCamper

    Ford F350 owners with 5th wheel....

    Looking for some help from 350 owners that have air bags. According to etrailer, you can not install air bags on a truck with a bed mounted 5th wheel hitch... But then they go on to say "except if you have a Reese universal rail and install kit." I guess I just find it hard to believe that...
  20. KA

    2012 F350 DRW SC with factory OEM 5th wheel hitch

    Has anyone had any problems with the OEM hitch? My sister was having problems getting hers to latch on to the mor ryde pin box on her Montana. It's at the Ford dealership with a part on order from Chicago. Thanks!
  21. MA

    F350/Montana mountain towing advice needed

    I want to plan a cross-country trip from our home in Maryland to the west coast with multiple stops in between. This trip will take us through Colorado where the Eisenhower Tunnel and Vail Pass climbs will likely be the most stressing on the TV. We tow a 2012 Montana 3625 (GVWR 14,500 lbs)...
  22. AZ

    Pulling a 3650 w a F350 SRW

    Hello, I've been looking for some time at many different 5th wheels, and really like the Trilogy 3650RE, and 3650 RL, and am wondering if anyone has 1 that they pull without a dually, and there experience. I know if it's loaded you're over the towing capacity from Ford, and am hesitant to do...
  23. CH

    2011 F350 What to ask?

    We have started the process of preparing for a fully retired lifestyle which will see us becoming snowbirds next winter. We are still searching for a larger 5er and have sold our 3/4T a few weeks ago. I now have a line on a 2011 F350 King Ranch with 60,000 km. it is located 4 hrs from home but...
  24. DO

    Towing with F350 diesel SRW 4x4 crew cab

    Looking at Vengeance 396V and the Vengeance 316A. If I am understanding all of these tow guidelines, the pin weight should be fine. What I am worried about is the total weight. We actually wont be towing toys in it so it will just be the water and personal belongings needed for weekend trips...
  25. KA

    F350 diesel truck long box vs short for pulling 5er

    Considering F350 diesel crew cab trucks to pull a 5er. I'm finding that there are more short boxes available than long. Looking at 2011 models. Can I get some pros and cons. Thanks in advance, Katie

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