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I think this video just made my mind up for my diesel dually tow vehicle for when I purchase our 5th Wheeler RV. I've been going between the Ford, GMC/Chevy Duramax, and Dodge Cummins Ram. I know that you are basically a Ford man by watching your videos. I find your videos very informative since my wife and I will be returning soon and going full-time RV'rs. I have a couple of months yet before we hit the road and go full-time.
I have had my 2017 f350 dually for about a month now...I pull a 42' fifth wheel and I have to say that it's truly the best super duty that I've ever owned. The only thing I don't like is the rear cup holder. You've represented this truck well!
Wow this truck is amazing! I am almost always a Dodge or Toyota fan boy but WOW! Ford is doing some amazing things for sure! Thanks for the great review.
You're becoming the premier "truck reviewer" on TH-cam. Your videos are objective and informative and, IMO intended for "truck guys" who know the products. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into these reviews. This is a gorgeous F-350 and I'm really glad that Ford got the update right. It was the small rear seat on the previous Crew Cab and what I considered to be poor interior quality that made me choose the RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab when I ordered it in 2015. It will now be interesting to watch Ford and Ram battle it out for the next few years. I'm betting that you'll be in a 2017 SD within the next 6 months ;-)
METALITHrevetments: Very kind of you to say! I try to make quality reviews in a "non-traditional" way. I'm eyeing several trucks right now (from RAM, GM, and Ford). Hopefully one of them is the right fit.
Well, I can tell you that my 2015 RAM is nothing short of outstanding. I recommend it. !'ve put 42,000 miles on it in 15 months without one single issue.
extremely nice i use one of these at work i really like driving this truck plenty of power and a ton more where that comes from i have maxed out the tow limit and I could barely feel what I was Towing extremely well-made truck
I currently drive an lml Duramax and thought I had alot of features. This is a nice truck. Love the adaptive technology, cameras , lights, ac outlet all really cool. Does this have the trailer backing option? I think I've only seen it on the f150
BTBVR, great video. I recently traded in my 2016 F-350 Lariat dually for the 2019 F-350 Platinum dually, and I agree it's much quieter, and the ride is night and day difference. I love my new truck, but have to say the tail gate step is not a robust as the old version, and the ride height is around 2 inches more than the 2016, plus the bed height is another inch taller. This could be an issue for 5th wheel owners who need the 5 - 6 inch bed clearance while maintaining level towing.
Enjoy your videos. Thank you. Haven't gotten mine yet, aiming toward Platinum version, Ruby Red. Question. You didn't go into a great deal about the bed rug, which intrigued me. Can you tell me more, including where to find the good one. Mine will be used to pull a fifth wheel and I want it looking good inside and out. Thank you!
You do awesome reviews compared to others but specs like gas tank capacity and def capacity would also be helpful. I was surprised that the Nissan Titan has a very small DEF capacity to others, so it's in my mind a important info to have. 😎😎😎
Screwg oogle: Ford doesn't even know about my videos I'm sure. Let alone have they paid me a penny. Check out my RAM reviews and you'll see how unbiased i am
Totally agree, one of the things I love about this channel is there are a lot of great ideas and reviews on not only different trucks but addictions for your trucks and trailer but you get a mix of the unexpected with reviews of other makes models and brand, and an honest opinion and not a paid promotional piece like you see on some channels
Little behind on my watching videos as we just got back from an 8 day RV trip to Arkansas, but that is a freaking nice truck! I will be heading your way in a few weeks.
Wonder Whats Next: I've heard that the parts are on backorder as well. I'm eyeing a King Ranch that they have coming in. Where are you all going to be staying down here?
I had a 99 F350 SRW with the 7.3 for 11+years and I loved it. I had stopped towing for several years so I went to a yuppy truck. Now that I am starting to tow again I am ordering the F450 Platinum in Ruby Red. Crazy money but when you think about aluminum body and keeping it 15 years it isn't so bad. When you have the best beast out there - there is nothing to upgrade. Gonna be a long 8+ weeks to get it though. Thanks for your reviews. One Question though? To soften the ride when empty (and "wife" is in the truck) I was thinking air ride in the rear to soften the ride. What do you suggest? Thanks again
Nice review. What was the MSRP as tested? Also, can you comment more on the auto start technology for diesels? As a prior owner of a 2006 F250, pre-warming the glow plug was always required prior to starting. How have they addressed that with push button and remote start features?
I was wondering if you would know what happens with the 360 camera if you remove the tailgate such as when you load a truck camper in the bed, is it completely disabled or does it still stitch together an image from the other cameras? thanks and keep up the great work on the videos.
Since I've been watching your videos and others on these new Ford trucks I absolutely love the 2017 F-350-450 But like you I will wait until all the bugs are worked out!! BTW I've been a die hard Chevrolet fan for years and owned many including a 2500HD Duramax, But I'm changing my outlook Ford has always given you more options for HD trucks than Chevrolet period.
Very cool truck. Now I just wonder how long I can withstand the "I want the new truck over my 2012 F350 King Ranch." I just have to keep telling myself there's absolutely nothing wrong with my current truck. Even it is still amazing. By the way, great job on the videos! keep'em coming!
Ford makes such a nice trucks that truck is a beast I got 2016 450 Platinum and love it but I kind of like the 2017 even more Ford company if you see this keep up the good work thank you to making good videos
We bought the 2017 model and used it to tow a 45' Jayco toy hauler. around 20,000lbs. Towed it like a dream! Never had a problem. We just now traded it in for the same truck, 2019 model. a few nice option upgrades. Same engine/trans package. In your professional opinion, could this truck safely handle towing/stopping a larger toy hauler in the 30,000 GVWR range? We are considering trading up to a 48' LUXE toy hauler and don't really want to jump up to a F650 or something huge..... Thanks in advance!
Had a 1997 Dodge Dually regular cab with the V10. I loved that truck, mainly because at the time I could outrun "ricers" red light to red light because of it's low gearing. I had a blast watching their young faces melt away to disbelief at someone in their 40's beating them. But alas, 10 MPG just finally got to me, and because a 1/2 or 3/4 ton single axle would do me just fine. But I loved the sound of that V10.
Saddlebag Preacher Sounds awesome man I'm glad you love you're truck mate. I have a 96 Ford F150 with 5.0L Windsor V8 with 205,240 miles on it and it's still going strong. The only thing I replaced on my truck was the starter but other than that mostly was just simple maintenance and cleaned out the transmission fluid just to get rid of the shuttering it was making and it hasn't had a problem ever since.
I drove a tractor trailer that had adaptive cruise control and it was great until it got icey. When the module on the front of the truck iced over the cruise control wouldn't work at all. To clarify, there are plenty of times when the module can ice over and the roads are perfectly safe to use cruise control. If the roads have snow or are iced over at all then cruise control would be a poor choice and unsafe. I wonder if Ford has done anything to mitigate the icing problem?
TK is super, only design problem is if you plan on towing the pull out step n bar are useless. that is why Chev put there step in the side of the bumper.
Well the resell value being what it is these aren't as draining as you think. It's all a matter of budgeting If you don't make over 100k a year. Set a goal and go for it. Yolo!!
Hi, love your videos, very informative and well made. I'm new to the pickup truck world and I'm thinking on getting a fifth wheel and was wondering if you can suggest a pickup truck to for the job. I'm guessing from your other videos a dually is the most stable and safest. Don't want to spend $80k was hoping around under $50K. Any suggestion or directions to look would be much appreciate. Thanks in advance.
+Young Kim: at 50k, RAM will offer you the best bang for the buck. You can get a very well equipped Cummins RAM dually for well under $50k if you shop around. You Dennis Dillion RAM as a price match example. A Ford F350 dually with the STX package and a 6.7 would run you around $50 after discounts and same goes for a GM truck. Until GM puts rear A.C. vents in, it would be a no go for me and my family.
Nice review. This is pretty much how I would spec my truck if I was buying a new one. Only difference I would do is I would go with the platinum white paint. So over all how would you rank the ride qualities? From what I have heard and read its: f2/350 long bed>f2/350 short bed>f350 dually>f450, do you agree? I have also heard that the ride quality difference in the srw and the drw is not as big anymore compared to the previous generations. And how do you think the new ford compares to the chevy and ram ride quality wise.
Honestly I'm a total chevy man, I personally own a chevy and have no really thought of ford as something I would ever consider but damn that truck is beautiful
I bought a 2017 F350 with the STX package in an XL. It has all six upfitter switches and many other features of the XLT. I walked out not paying more than 54k and got an awesome truck! You can find them this cheap, you just have to look...
I have to say when I first saw the new 2017 SD I didn't think the front end was appealing but the more I looks at them the more I like them, the folks that have them say they are better than the 11 and up SD's. Now that's a pretty strong statement and driving the other 11 and up SD's is pretty decent they are great trucks. The 17's have a lot of nice finishes especially when you get into the higher level SD's like the KR's and Platinum trucks. I have not yet had the chance to see a fulls set up Platinum SD with some of the features your review is based on, but boy does this truck look sweet. Honestly I think Ford really upped their game with the features available for these trucks and with the look. I know some people have mentioned with the 11 to 16 SD 6.7's that they felt a little bit of disconnected with the pedal in that when you put your foot on the gas it seems like it took a couple seconds for the truck to want to really go almost like a hesitation for instance. Now I have had people say they never had that on their SD's and I only experienced that on one SD at our shop ( turned out it was a boost issue ) But I noticed in your review it seemed like you put your foot in it and she went straight away , maybe Ford cured that issue ( or maybe that was just a condition a few trucks were suffering ) But nice review on the the Platinum. Now the real question was how tempted were you from going to the wife and saying " Honey, you know I was thinking we should trade off the 15 for a 17 SD " lol
Thanks. Funny enough, my wife road with me and said "Get it! its smoother than your truck".... I don't have the heart to tell her that it's likely smoother because of the 17 wheels and tires vs the 19.5 tires i have at 110PSI. I told her that I want the 2017 F450 just to have the wide track front axle. That comes in super handy when backing our fifth wheel into a tight RV park and really needing to get angle on it.
I would be awfully tempted if the wife said that to me ( mind you I am sure if she ever said that to me I would be dreaming away in a sound sleep...lol ) Totally understand what you are talking about when it comes to a long fifth wheel and getting it into a spot with some tight turns. I know when we went from our very first 25 ft to a 37 I was like hoo boy I dunno about this, but once I got used to backing her into a few spots it was way way easier down the line. Now the wife doing the backing in is a whole different story, she doesnt like doing that with this one, our first no problem, this one not so much
Thank you so much for sharing the video, right in time for me :-). I have been debating on F350 long bed SRW vs dually. My rig is expected < 10k, but I do like the stability and look that the dually offers. Could you provide a little of your unique insights about having this dually (specifically F350 dually for drive ratio of 3.55 for better mpg) when not towing, e.g. drivability, parking, mpg, handling, etc? I had one day of wild idea of owning dually then I got discouraged by the voice of not needed because I don't need it and parking is extremely difficulty. Love to your thought. Thanks!!
better slc: Parking it hasn't been bad. If you live in NY or LA that might be a different story. I drive mine to just about any place I can and have rarely had a problem fitting. With any long truck, you get use to backing it into a parking spot, which makes life much easier. 3.55:1 is a great ratio if you're not looking for the very maximum in tow capacity. Still, you'd be hard pressed to find a Fifth Wheel that you couldn't tow with that ratio. I've found that the gear ratio hasn't made much of a different in MPGs for me (4.30 in my truck). Hope this helps.
Following your channel for a while on youtube and came across your review of the F350 dually. Question: is this dually "over-kill" to carry a 3,000 (dry weight) Lance short bed camper (855s)? OR, can I downsize my thoughts to a 3/4 ton or 1 ton single axle? I'd be first time truck owner so your channel is great for truck info. Thanks for any reply
Jim Burwell's Petiquette - You could probably get a 1 ton SRW that would have the payload you'd need. BUT, you're always better to have more truck than you need when you're talking about safety. And, the DRW is going to be way more stable with the camper in the back regardless of its weight. And don't forget your payload isn't just the camper. It's all the people, pets, gear, water, etc that you load in too. If your camper takes up most of the payload your going to be overloaded very easily. I personally would only consider a DRW for an in-bed camper.
I just test drove a 2017 250 and really liked it, it was missing some key features that I wanted but I will probably end up ordering one from the factory. The only thing is that the truck is so quiet, coming from a 6.0 this thing is silent. Also I like the sunroof but am worried about damaging the glass while working.
Something I noticed is how different it sounds from our F-750's. Not sure of the reason, perhaps its just through the camera. Might take a video myself in response.
Yeah, I attached the camera mount to the sunroof. It shook more than i wanted. Also, the mount is holding a phone, which is pretty heavy compared to a GoPro.
The only thing that has kept the auto bubble alive is low interest rates and the extension of loans. When I was a kid it was insane to pay over 2 to 3 years on a car loan. A lot of people in the 80s and 90s would still pay cash for cars . People actually owned them. But nowadays I think only 5% of the vehicles on the road are paid off. And the interest rates were horrendous. I've heard they've been extended all the way up to nine years now. If interest rates were to normalize say around 6 to 7% all these vehicles would have to be repoed. hence bubble.
Randomized: while with a Lariat you can opt for pretty much all the same features as a King Ranch, the KR and Platinum packages are both considerably more expensive than the Lariat. They are also both additions to the Lariat package.
+Big Truck Big RV thank you for the reply ... These trucks have always been a dream for me to own and at that price it continue to remain a dream lol ..... Beautiful truck tho.
There is a excessive even ludicrous amount of electronics and relays plus I have seen on the truck blogs ceramic ball bearings in the turbo and who knows what else ford engineers have dreamed up making this a very high cost of maintenance. I need to get at least 600 thousand miles out of my trucks and with out them being in the mechanics bay and i dont see this happening with the new ford truck line up
The F150 and superduty are so similar in price. Why do I want one over the other. MPG is not important, safety is. I'm in Korea and shipping one over. By the way, some of these technologies are in the 2000 Kia that I currently drive in Korea.
I think this video just made my mind up for my diesel dually tow vehicle for when I purchase our 5th Wheeler RV. I've been going between the Ford, GMC/Chevy Duramax, and Dodge Cummins Ram.
I know that you are basically a Ford man by watching your videos. I find your videos very informative since my wife and I will be returning soon and going full-time RV'rs.
I have a couple of months yet before we hit the road and go full-time.
I have had my 2017 f350 dually for about a month now...I pull a 42' fifth wheel and I have to say that it's truly the best super duty that I've ever owned. The only thing I don't like is the rear cup holder. You've represented this truck well!
beau w: thank you sir
beau w I've had my F350 XLT premium crew for a month and love it. 8-9k work trailer 6 days a week behind it. It's a beast.
Best truck reviews on TH-cam. I appreciate your work and dedication.
Wow this truck is amazing! I am almost always a Dodge or Toyota fan boy but WOW! Ford is doing some amazing things for sure! Thanks for the great review.
This is my dream truck! Great with an Alaskan pop up camper with towing capacity to spare. Nice video!
Im in love. The first time I seen one in person, I was absolutely blown away.
You're becoming the premier "truck reviewer" on TH-cam. Your videos are objective and informative and, IMO intended for "truck guys" who know the products. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into these reviews. This is a gorgeous F-350 and I'm really glad that Ford got the update right. It was the small rear seat on the previous Crew Cab and what I considered to be poor interior quality that made me choose the RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab when I ordered it in 2015. It will now be interesting to watch Ford and Ram battle it out for the next few years. I'm betting that you'll be in a 2017 SD within the next 6 months ;-)
METALITHrevetments: Very kind of you to say! I try to make quality reviews in a "non-traditional" way. I'm eyeing several trucks right now (from RAM, GM, and Ford). Hopefully one of them is the right fit.
Well, I can tell you that my 2015 RAM is nothing short of outstanding. I recommend it. !'ve put 42,000 miles on it in 15 months without one single issue.
My 2000 Honda Civic has 212,000 miles without one issue too. :-) Haha
Really like the 360 camera, and the keyless feature on the Fords. That is a good looking truck.
extremely nice i use one of these at work i really like driving this truck plenty of power and a ton more where that comes from i have maxed out the tow limit and I could barely feel what I was Towing extremely well-made truck
I currently drive an lml Duramax and thought I had alot of features. This is a nice truck. Love the adaptive technology, cameras , lights, ac outlet all really cool. Does this have the trailer backing option? I think I've only seen it on the f150
This F-350 looks like a total winner. Love it..
vppnbrent: yeah, totally a nice truck
BTBVR, great video. I recently traded in my 2016 F-350 Lariat dually for the 2019 F-350 Platinum dually, and I agree it's much quieter, and the ride is night and day difference. I love my new truck, but have to say the tail gate step is not a robust as the old version, and the ride height is around 2 inches more than the 2016, plus the bed height is another inch taller. This could be an issue for 5th wheel owners who need the 5 - 6 inch bed clearance while maintaining level towing.
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Gorgeous truck! Awesome review! It's just disappointing that the big 3 are pricing these rigs so high, the average person can't afford one!
Enjoy your videos. Thank you. Haven't gotten mine yet, aiming toward Platinum version, Ruby Red. Question. You didn't go into a great deal about the bed rug, which intrigued me. Can you tell me more, including where to find the good one. Mine will be used to pull a fifth wheel and I want it looking good inside and out. Thank you!
You do awesome reviews compared to others but specs like gas tank capacity and def capacity would also be helpful. I was surprised that the Nissan Titan has a very small DEF capacity to others, so it's in my mind a important info to have. 😎😎😎
Great review! You are just going crazy with the reviews lately keep it up it's awesome!
akidonacouch: trying to :) thanks
Ford's paying him a lot, what would you expect?
Screwg oogle: Ford doesn't even know about my videos I'm sure. Let alone have they paid me a penny. Check out my RAM reviews and you'll see how unbiased i am
Totally agree, one of the things I love about this channel is there are a lot of great ideas and reviews on not only different trucks but addictions for your trucks and trailer but you get a mix of the unexpected with reviews of other makes models and brand, and an honest opinion and not a paid promotional piece like you see on some channels
Generic Name I guess that he's super rich that he loves to pay overpriced for trucks no matter what trim level or engine.
With the handle you just need to touch the sensor on the inside to unlock it and touch the sensor on the outside to lock it.
Little behind on my watching videos as we just got back from an 8 day RV trip to Arkansas, but that is a freaking nice truck! I will be heading your way in a few weeks.
Have heard some options are not out yet, like rear mud flaps, trailer camera and thought I heard one more thing but can't remember.
Wonder Whats Next: I've heard that the parts are on backorder as well. I'm eyeing a King Ranch that they have coming in. Where are you all going to be staying down here?
Big Truck Big RV Southern Oaks Luxury RV Resort in Aransas Pass
Dude awesome review, and that truck is a beast
I had a 99 F350 SRW with the 7.3 for 11+years and I loved it. I had stopped towing for several years so I went to a yuppy truck. Now that I am starting to tow again I am ordering the F450 Platinum in Ruby Red. Crazy money but when you think about aluminum body and keeping it 15 years it isn't so bad. When you have the best beast out there - there is nothing to upgrade. Gonna be a long 8+ weeks to get it though. Thanks for your reviews. One Question though? To soften the ride when empty (and "wife" is in the truck) I was thinking air ride in the rear to soften the ride. What do you suggest? Thanks again
Nice review. What was the MSRP as tested? Also, can you comment more on the auto start technology for diesels? As a prior owner of a 2006 F250, pre-warming the glow plug was always required prior to starting. How have they addressed that with push button and remote start features?
Nice omega...gone are the days of the cool 'wave' dial
I was wondering if you would know what happens with the 360 camera if you remove the tailgate such as when you load a truck camper in the bed, is it completely disabled or does it still stitch together an image from the other cameras? thanks and keep up the great work on the videos.
Since I've been watching your videos and others on these new Ford trucks I absolutely love the 2017 F-350-450 But like you I will wait until all the bugs are worked out!! BTW I've been a die hard Chevrolet fan for years and owned many including a 2500HD Duramax, But I'm changing my outlook Ford has always given you more options for HD trucks than Chevrolet period.
wow thank you.you did my future truck.same color man this is and amazing truck.
Very cool truck. Now I just wonder how long I can withstand the "I want the new truck over my 2012 F350 King Ranch." I just have to keep telling myself there's absolutely nothing wrong with my current truck. Even it is still amazing. By the way, great job on the videos! keep'em coming!
Kyle Childress I know the feeling ughh so hard cuz it keeps bothering you
Kyle Childress: yeah...trust me. I know the feeling
Ford makes such a nice trucks that truck is a beast I got 2016 450 Platinum and love it but I kind of like the 2017 even more Ford company if you see this keep up the good work thank you to making good videos
One other thing to mention is if you lock the keys in a 2015+ ford you can just use that same button to unlock it
We bought the 2017 model and used it to tow a 45' Jayco toy hauler. around 20,000lbs. Towed it like a dream! Never had a problem. We just now traded it in for the same truck, 2019 model. a few nice option upgrades. Same engine/trans package. In your professional opinion, could this truck safely handle towing/stopping a larger toy hauler in the 30,000 GVWR range? We are considering trading up to a 48' LUXE toy hauler and don't really want to jump up to a F650 or something huge..... Thanks in advance!
nice truck , good review on it . Love to own one
Had a 1997 Dodge Dually regular cab with the V10. I loved that truck, mainly because at the time I could outrun "ricers" red light to red light because of it's low gearing. I had a blast watching their young faces melt away to disbelief at someone in their 40's beating them. But alas, 10 MPG just finally got to me, and because a 1/2 or 3/4 ton single axle would do me just fine. But I loved the sound of that V10.
Saddlebag Preacher Sounds awesome man I'm glad you love you're truck mate. I have a 96 Ford F150 with 5.0L Windsor V8 with 205,240 miles on it and it's still going strong. The only thing I replaced on my truck was the starter but other than that mostly was just simple maintenance and cleaned out the transmission fluid just to get rid of the shuttering it was making and it hasn't had a problem ever since.
I drove a tractor trailer that had adaptive cruise control and it was great until it got icey. When the module on the front of the truck iced over the cruise control wouldn't work at all. To clarify, there are plenty of times when the module can ice over and the roads are perfectly safe to use cruise control. If the roads have snow or are iced over at all then cruise control would be a poor choice and unsafe. I wonder if Ford has done anything to mitigate the icing problem?
Do you believe the panoramic sunroof would create a lot of noise with a slide-in truck camper?
I am not the biggest Ford fan but I am really liking that F Series Super-duty.
TK is super, only design problem is if you plan on towing the pull out step n bar are useless. that is why Chev put there step in the side of the bumper.
I've driven Chevy's since I started drinking and driving..I'm 37 ..this will be next truck
Kinda sounds like you really liked this truck. Really is a nice truck. Enjoyed your video.
Beautiful truck my man,I see one of these in your future!
TShull: we'll see :)
We have now officially seen except it's a King Ranch lol.
Nice video. How is the ride quality vs a 2017 F250 without a load on either? My dealer does not have any duallys. Thanks for any info
Who can actually afford a new truck now days? The prices are completely out of hand!
Gilitar me i make 230k
Well the resell value being what it is these aren't as draining as you think. It's all a matter of budgeting If you don't make over 100k a year. Set a goal and go for it. Yolo!!
ismael delgadillo trust me, there are plenty of people that can.
My question is: at 1:59, why did you wait until both lanes were clear if you were going to the right one?
Hi, love your videos, very informative and well made.
I'm new to the pickup truck world and I'm thinking on getting a fifth wheel and was wondering if you can suggest a pickup truck to for the job. I'm guessing from your other videos a dually is the most stable and safest. Don't want to spend $80k was hoping around under $50K. Any suggestion or directions to look would be much appreciate.
Thanks in advance.
+Young Kim: at 50k, RAM will offer you the best bang for the buck. You can get a very well equipped Cummins RAM dually for well under $50k if you shop around. You Dennis Dillion RAM as a price match example. A Ford F350 dually with the STX package and a 6.7 would run you around $50 after discounts and same goes for a GM truck. Until GM puts rear A.C. vents in, it would be a no go for me and my family.
Awesome review, keep up the good work
Nice review. This is pretty much how I would spec my truck if I was buying a new one. Only difference I would do is I would go with the platinum white paint. So over all how would you rank the ride qualities? From what I have heard and read its: f2/350 long bed>f2/350 short bed>f350 dually>f450, do you agree? I have also heard that the ride quality difference in the srw and the drw is not as big anymore compared to the previous generations. And how do you think the new ford compares to the chevy and ram ride quality wise.
Nathan Curet: it and the F250 road very much the same. great refinement
Honestly I'm a total chevy man, I personally own a chevy and have no really thought of ford as something I would ever consider but damn that truck is beautiful
Scotty Lippincott: As soon as I can get in a 2017 GMC or Silverado, I plan on doing a full review.
Scotty Lippincott I always been a General Motors guy in trucks. But when I saw the looks on these new F350’s I had a change of heart.
what would the gas mileage be at 50 miles an hour 55 miles an hour empty about 25 to 30
Tire air pressure make a HUGE difference in ride quality.
When you register this truck do you have to register it a commercial truck??
I bought a 2017 F350 with the STX package in an XL. It has all six upfitter switches and many other features of the XLT. I walked out not paying more than 54k and got an awesome truck! You can find them this cheap, you just have to look...
Completely agree! Thanks for sharing
Just bought an 18 f350 drw lariat for 58,800.
was under impression the f35 was 32,000 pounds and f450 was 32,500?
I have to say when I first saw the new 2017 SD I didn't think the front end was appealing but the more I looks at them the more I like them, the folks that have them say they are better than the 11 and up SD's. Now that's a pretty strong statement and driving the other 11 and up SD's is pretty decent they are great trucks.
The 17's have a lot of nice finishes especially when you get into the higher level SD's like the KR's and Platinum trucks. I have not yet had the chance to see a fulls set up Platinum SD with some of the features your review is based on, but boy does this truck look sweet.
Honestly I think Ford really upped their game with the features available for these trucks and with the look. I know some people have mentioned with the 11 to 16 SD 6.7's that they felt a little bit of disconnected with the pedal in that when you put your foot on the gas it seems like it took a couple seconds for the truck to want to really go almost like a hesitation for instance.
Now I have had people say they never had that on their SD's and I only experienced that on one SD at our shop ( turned out it was a boost issue ) But I noticed in your review it seemed like you put your foot in it and she went straight away , maybe Ford cured that issue ( or maybe that was just a condition a few trucks were suffering )
But nice review on the the Platinum. Now the real question was how tempted were you from going to the wife and saying " Honey, you know I was thinking we should trade off the 15 for a 17 SD " lol
Thanks. Funny enough, my wife road with me and said "Get it! its smoother than your truck".... I don't have the heart to tell her that it's likely smoother because of the 17 wheels and tires vs the 19.5 tires i have at 110PSI. I told her that I want the 2017 F450 just to have the wide track front axle. That comes in super handy when backing our fifth wheel into a tight RV park and really needing to get angle on it.
I would be awfully tempted if the wife said that to me ( mind you I am sure if she ever said that to me I would be dreaming away in a sound sleep...lol ) Totally understand what you are talking about when it comes to a long fifth wheel and getting it into a spot with some tight turns.
I know when we went from our very first 25 ft to a 37 I was like hoo boy I dunno about this, but once I got used to backing her into a few spots it was way way easier down the line. Now the wife doing the backing in is a whole different story, she doesnt like doing that with this one, our first no problem, this one not so much
Screamin Demon The 17 has a new turbo. It winds up faster for more response. Mine moves. Have to remind myself to take it easy.
My dream truck! If I win the powerball I'm buying one and giving it about 700 ponies!
Thank you so much for sharing the video, right in time for me :-). I have been debating on F350 long bed SRW vs dually. My rig is expected < 10k, but I do like the stability and look that the dually offers. Could you provide a little of your unique insights about having this dually (specifically F350 dually for drive ratio of 3.55 for better mpg) when not towing, e.g. drivability, parking, mpg, handling, etc? I had one day of wild idea of owning dually then I got discouraged by the voice of not needed because I don't need it and parking is extremely difficulty. Love to your thought. Thanks!!
better slc: Parking it hasn't been bad. If you live in NY or LA that might be a different story. I drive mine to just about any place I can and have rarely had a problem fitting. With any long truck, you get use to backing it into a parking spot, which makes life much easier. 3.55:1 is a great ratio if you're not looking for the very maximum in tow capacity. Still, you'd be hard pressed to find a Fifth Wheel that you couldn't tow with that ratio. I've found that the gear ratio hasn't made much of a different in MPGs for me (4.30 in my truck). Hope this helps.
better slc 3.55 is the standard ratio for all the 17 Super Duties. Good all around ratio IMO.
You have so many vids, and I have tried to sift through... Have or can you make a video with a 6.2 gas dually / 4.30 gears and give an honest opinion?
Monster!! God I love these! Is yours a 450?
Now my question to those who have a truck or have had a truck of this size. Is it wise to have a truck of this size if one lives in the city?
God damn that is one long pickup truck!
That is the best looking truck Ford has made since 1979. Do you recommend a dually over srw? For occasional GN towing?
Boomhauer: it really depends what you tow and how much it weighs. also, so long as you don't exceed you trucks payload capacity with the pin weight.
Following your channel for a while on youtube and came across your review of the F350 dually.
Question: is this dually "over-kill" to carry a 3,000 (dry weight) Lance short bed camper (855s)? OR, can I downsize my thoughts to a 3/4 ton or 1 ton single axle? I'd be first time truck owner so your channel is great for truck info. Thanks for any reply
Jim Burwell's Petiquette - You could probably get a 1 ton SRW that would have the payload you'd need. BUT, you're always better to have more truck than you need when you're talking about safety. And, the DRW is going to be way more stable with the camper in the back regardless of its weight. And don't forget your payload isn't just the camper. It's all the people, pets, gear, water, etc that you load in too. If your camper takes up most of the payload your going to be overloaded very easily. I personally would only consider a DRW for an in-bed camper.
I just test drove a 2017 250 and really liked it, it was missing some key features that I wanted but I will probably end up ordering one from the factory. The only thing is that the truck is so quiet, coming from a 6.0 this thing is silent. Also I like the sunroof but am worried about damaging the glass while working.
Jack Anderson you survived the 6.0! congrats.
Derek Ortiz what was the problem with the 6.0
Dominic Valentine just a pain in the ass, had to rebuild it at 200k, but it is 7k from 400,000
Jack Anderson made by navistar at least ford made better diesel engines at their own .
Jack Anderson did you get it?
400 watts is a lot for an ax plug in a truck or car. Personally I only ever used 30 watts on a cars household plug
Something I noticed is how different it sounds from our F-750's. Not sure of the reason, perhaps its just through the camera. Might take a video myself in response.
Great job on this review!
Whats better 2018 ford f450 or 2018 chevrolet 3500?
Could you do a video on the advantages of dual alternators and the benefits if any charging/providing power for an RV? TIA
Allen Baker: sure, added to my FAQ list.
And very nice review. Thanks!
wow...that is my dream truck. Just a buetifull truck
cool intro and awesome truck😎👌👍
It rides so smooth your camera shakes.....
Yeah, I attached the camera mount to the sunroof. It shook more than i wanted. Also, the mount is holding a phone, which is pretty heavy compared to a GoPro.
how much is the price nice truck guy good video
The only thing that has kept the auto bubble alive is low interest rates and the extension of loans. When I was a kid it was insane to pay over 2 to 3 years on a car loan. A lot of people in the 80s and 90s would still pay cash for cars . People actually owned them. But nowadays I think only 5% of the vehicles on the road are paid off. And the interest rates were horrendous. I've heard they've been extended all the way up to nine years now. If interest rates were to normalize say around 6 to 7% all these vehicles would have to be repoed. hence bubble.
wicked video I really enjoyed it ! thanks
beautiful truck
I wonder if the soft dash is only on the platinum? I don't remember seeing it on my local dealers truck.
thegreatga: I believe Lariat and up
But is it controllable just on flat ground or down mountains, most eighteen wheelers with air brakes haul about 47,000 pounds
the people who hotshot with them believe it is: th-cam.com/video/F9JYLJc4ylw/w-d-xo.html
Can you get tracks for a f350 dually?
That is a beautiful truck.
awesome truck
Arent king ranch and larait basically the same? except lariat is more of a northern style and king ranch is southern?
Randomized: while with a Lariat you can opt for pretty much all the same features as a King Ranch, the KR and Platinum packages are both considerably more expensive than the Lariat. They are also both additions to the Lariat package.
great looking truck. what is the price for this model with all of the options
Sinclair Jones: $79400
Can you please review some cheaper trucks? Like maybe the cheapest entry level f150
Would you get
3.55 or 4.1?
Not a ford man but thats a good looking rig!
So I'm looking at getting a 350 but not sure how much I would need a dually
I've seen guys pull a lot with a single real wheel so kinda stuck
Ty Sanderson: check out my latest video on Dually vs SRW...might help brother
No sticker price ?????????? COME ON NOW ... that is a KEY part of videos like this.
Cruz Chavez: $79,490.... sticker was behind heavily tinted windows.
+Big Truck Big RV thank you for the reply ... These trucks have always been a dream for me to own and at that price it continue to remain a dream lol ..... Beautiful truck tho.
We have an autonation Ford here in Orange Park Florida
Factory New Garbo: Great place to shop
graveltrucking u are 100% right,once out of warranty throw them away
Time to upgrade sir and you didn't show the back ac vents :l
Jonathan Montes: assume their there
the steering reminds me of a newer BMW
thanks for the great videos. good job ignoring the negative curmudgeons.
There is a excessive even ludicrous amount of electronics and relays plus I have seen on the truck blogs ceramic ball bearings in the turbo and who knows what else ford engineers have dreamed up making this a very high cost of maintenance. I need to get at least 600 thousand miles out of my trucks and with out them being in the mechanics bay and i dont see this happening with the new ford truck line up
dream truck
Negotiate parking lots? You mean navigate?
I really wish they dew away with those dually wheels, they been using those same style wheel sense 2005
yamaharidr450: I agree
wich one has an ignition key lariat xlt xl or king ranch
Sergio Sánchez: Anything below a Lariat will have a regular key (XL and XLT)
With a truck that nice, I hope you took your shoes off first before you walked in the back of the bed !!!
sweet truck
hey it's your future truck!
Aaron: Not this one :)
does the dually come in a short bed version?
Guy Mooglie: no sir
The F150 and superduty are so similar in price. Why do I want one over the other. MPG is not important, safety is. I'm in Korea and shipping one over. By the way, some of these technologies are in the 2000 Kia that I currently drive in Korea.