[ericp502]

Guys,

I'm in the market for a diesel pickup truck to haul a 12K lbs three horse trailer. I don't expect to ever go over 12K lbs.

I'm pulling a 5K lbs two horse bumper pull with a 2002 F-150 5.4L truck now. Its pulling fine and the truck only has 128,000 miles but I want to haul the heavier trailer that my F150 cannot handle.

Looking at a F250 or F350 diesel and I'd rather save some money and buy used. I'm open to a Ram also but more familiar with Ford.

My question is diesel the right way to go or is the 6.2L good enough with the weight I will be towing? This vehicle will only be used for towing.

What rear end? I have a 3.55 Limited slip in my F150 now and the limited slip has saved me in the past.

My last question is am I buying a couple months to early? With the 2017 Aluminum bodies coming out do you think the 2015/2016 used truck values/prices drop in September/October?

Never owned a diesel before and I do all my own maintenance. I have a 6.8 V10 E350 RV and love the engine.

 

[Egwilly]

I had the same decision to make last year. Went with a low mileage 2014 F350 diesel, traded a 07 F150 V8 gas. Have never looked back!
I run the 3.55 axle with FX4 options.
We are towing close to your weights once our toy hauler is loaded up.
Can't help you with the Aluminum body question. Maintenance is critical on the diesel. I do my own.
Have fun making the decision!

 

[Texkenusmc]

If you waunt to stay on the cheap side you can find good deals on a 7.3. If you find one with 250,000 miles it should last you a long time. If you go with a 6.0 get one of the last two year models they had most the issues fixed by then. But be careful and do your research. I chose to go the 7.3 rought.

 

[T diesel]

Here's a video of a 6.2 towing...

I'd look for 4.30 gearing.
Good luck!

 

[skypilot]

:surprise:4:30?? I thought that the gearing on the F350 were either 3.73 (limited slip and without) or 4:10s. The F450 had (and has) the 4:30. You don't want to get an F450 - it is considered a medium duty truck and most insurances double because of that (don't ask how I know - had my insurance agent been working on a Saturday I would not have mine right now:surprise:. )

In any case, given the unknown on the new 2017 I would not expect the price on 2015 or 2016 6.7s to go down much for a while.

 

[ericp502]

Thanks guys. Bought a 2015 F-250 XLT 4x4 today. Diesel. It does have 3.55 rear end but looking at the used options everything has the 3.31 or 3.55 Electronic Locking rear end. Truck only has 4,400 miles and I got a really good deal.

Thanks for your help and suggestions. Now I'm looking for Weathertech mats, seat covers and going to install a gooseneck.

 

[tamorgan]

I have the same truck pulling a 5th wheel camper. This thing out pulls my 08 6.2 like nothing. You should love this truck.

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[VicsF350 Platinum]

The new diesel trucks are awesome I love my 2016 Platinum!