Dave H M
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changing the emblems reminded me of the old days when I ran an early 99 Ford rattler. The powerstroke emblem was the small one on the front of the front fender. I peeled those off and installed 2000 ones on the sides of the doors. The big dogs let me get off the porch after that. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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NMDriver
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Why have 1 ton trucks why not have everyone drive 2 1/2 ton or 5 ton? You might as well ask why are there so many basically the same models of car, trucks, vans, etc. instead of one of each. From a practical point of view it does not make sense, there should be one "best" vehicle for each use and everyone should recognize that and buy that one vehicle, BUT, that does not sell units. Everyone wants to think they and their things are unique or special in some way.
Long after I am dead people will ask "why did people drive themselves in the old days, didn't they know a robot driver was safer" ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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slapshot12
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After owning a '15 250 and then having to buy a '17 350 to upgrade to a 5th wheel toy hauler, I always recommend anyone on the fence go with the 350. With a minimal price difference but much better cargo capacity on the 350, to me it's a no brainer. My trucks were equipped the same and my cargo capacity went from 2150 to 3477. Here in FL, registration fees are based on weight, so the price difference isn't much.
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cummins2014
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goducks10 wrote:Well there must be a reason since most dealers stock a lot of both near me. I'm perfectly happy with my 2500. It's more than enough for my 28' 9000 lb 5th wheel. A 3500 would be overkill. In reality my 2500 CTD is too. If you gotta tow big then go 1 ton. If not then get what floats your boat.
A 450, 550, that would be overkill, 350 over 250 ,far from it. But I agree your 250 is enough for what you tow, but you don't have a lot of wiggle room above what you have now, not much room to grow.
For the difference a 350 is a much wiser choice for fifth wheel towing. Trailer towing, well thats something entirely different as far 250,350 debate.
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Cummins12V98
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May want to watch this YouTube vid!
New F250, New Big Toy Hauler, Air bags, 4" lift, Aftermarket tires, Marginal hitch all went wrong on maiden voyage.
"CHP 5th Wheel And Truck Accident Heavy Duty Towing Ride Along Ep 177"
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nohurry
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Because some people just can't escape the past. The "3/4 ton" moniker was given decades ago, and while it may have meant a significantly different truck then, it doesn't today. When it comes to trucks though, old habits die hard. Real hard. I do, however agree with those that have said there is a "legal, or technical" reason to de-rate them for some states, areas etc.
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ppine
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I agree about the leaf springs and differentials. The bearing are also somewhat different on the one ton. I bought one in 2002 and would not trade it for a brand new Japanese truck.
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OH48Lt
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It depends on how the F250 is equipped. If it has the 10K package, its the same as a F350 except for 2" vs 4" blocks on the rear and the sticker on the door frame.
In some states, having a 1-ton rated pickup means you get to buy more expensive plates, and buy more expensive insurance. It also makes you liable for the 10K commercial laws, if you look like a commercial truck (signage, ladder racks in some states, etc) We're not talking about the 26K commercial stuff, but the 10K COMMERCIAL laws.
If you're not going to do commercial hauling with the truck, and you live in a state that doesn't tax the **** outa ya, get the F350 for the few extra hundred bucks it costs.
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DSteiner51
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Cummins12V98 wrote:May want to watch this YouTube vid!
New F250, New Big Toy Hauler, Air bags, 4" lift, Aftermarket tires, Marginal hitch all went wrong on maiden voyage.
"CHP 5th Wheel And Truck Accident Heavy Duty Towing Ride Along Ep 177"
The fancy chrome piece on the fenders stating F250 or F350 would have made no difference. He was probably within all weights of the door sticker.
I’ve said for years the door sticker is only good until sold. Raising the truck, putting oversized tires on it, etc rendered the factory ratings on the door stickers worthless. The owner most likely got his info from RV.net and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t replace it doing the same thing over again expecting different results.
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slapshot12
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OH48Lt wrote:It depends on how the F250 is equipped. If it has the 10K package, its the same as a F350 except for 2" vs 4" blocks on the rear and the sticker on the door frame.
Not correct, at least on the '15's. My neighbor and I had the exact same truck, mine a 250 and his a 350, before i upgraded to the '17. My GVW was 10k, his was 11.5k. In addition to the different bigger block, there is also an extra leaf in the spring. My CCC was 2150 and his is 32xx.
With the '17+, the 350's have a totally different rear axle.
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