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Quote: Originally Posted by volvophile Ive owned 2 F250 HD supercab longbeds, one a 460 gasser and my current one, a '97 with the Powerstroke diesel. I can say without a doubt the diesel gets better mileage on the highway (20 alone, 15 trailering) Vs the 460 wich got an even 11MPG on the highway, 7 in the city wether it was loaded or not. Granted the 460 was a 1978, carbeurated, with 36" mudders, but enough with the apples to...

Annie, maybe you should flip the coin about the trailer and see what's left over for a truck, though you could end up with a 34' Classic towed (not very far) by a 1970 Microbus. Gene

Can't say for Fords but there is no way I would change the 3.73's on my Cummins (w/stock tire size). Great pulling power and mid-20's solo. Granted that as transmissions seem to gain more gears every year that pieces can be assembled differently for performance. 3.55's are the classic "gear fast, run slow" choice for Class 8 OTR trucks; they'll get the newest motors into the 1,450-1,600 rpm sweet spot...

You mention considering a 25 footer. We have a 2005 25FB, named Lucy. Over the past 3 1/2 years we have pulled Lucy over 50,000 miles and have spent over 500 nights in her. Lucy has visited all of the lower 48 states. Lucy weighs 7400# ready to travel. We tow Lucy with 3/4 Suburbans with the 6.0 liter gasoline engine. These tow vehicles do a very good job in all conditions. Towing Lucy's weight, I don't think that I would want to...

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnieD thanks alot. so what are the small visits? and what are the big visits? Small visits are 7,500, 15,000 22,500, 37,500, 45,000 .... Big Visits are about every 30,000 miles. Lots of greasing, changing more than just oil. I forget the specifics. 60,000 was my last big one. About $600. Since you have a heavier truck you will go through tires faster. Mine weights 8,100 lbs empty. It has topped out at it's...

4x4 versus 4x2 Tow Vehicle 4x4 tow vehicle... or not? cheers 2air'

Quote: Originally Posted by 63air Kevin I'm just curious, but could you have used the lemon law in Illinois to get your vehicle replaced? While I didn't consider it an option since I wouldn't have wanted a new Suburban with the 6.0 Liter (I really like the 7400 VORTEC). My problems didn't begin until the vehicle had over 30,000 miles -- in fact just a bit over 36,000 miles (and two years of service) so it was really beyond...

Quote: Originally Posted by thecatsandi You have to be careful what is called 4 wheel drive. This usually means power is being applied to all four wheels but they are not necessarily going to drive all four wheels. Yes there are many variations and technologies. The newer 4 wheel powered BMW x3 for example has the ability to transfer over 90% of it's power to one wheel if that wheel is the only one that has traction.

Yes, the scrapes are on the driveway... the trailer is fine. There's some 'skid plate' type things that seem made to take the hit if you bottom out.

Quote: Originally Posted by safari 28 My point on the warranty is the lifetime coverage on the powertain. IF they go under then a point to consder. But for now, a very good advantage for those who tow and keep the truck for more than 5-6 years. Oh, not to worry about the warranty....BHO and company will warranty it.