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So I have a new F350 with the 7.3 liter on order. Its probably going to be 6-8 months for delivery and once we get that we are going to look for a 5th wheel. While I initially saw a lot of comments on here regarding that engine I'm wondering for those of you that have had it for a couple years are you still happy with it as a tow vehicle? We are probably going to look for something in the 10-12000 lb category. TIA
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Congrats on a great choice! I'm still towing my FW with the 6.2 6-speed. It works great, and the 7.3 with 10-speed just better on all counts.
I'm sure you ordered the FW prep pkg. Be sure to get the B&W 3300 to fit the OEM pucks.
Hope wait time improves!
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We just finished our 1st year towing with a F350 Lariat SWR with the 7.3 gasser. Our 5th wheel has a dry weight of 12,175 lbs. & is almost 35' long. The truck does not struggle towing our rig at all - the 10 speed automatic transmission will downshift when pulling uphill, but that is normal for this truck. All of our axle & payload weights are within specs, and the ride is downright comfy! If you keep your travelling weight less than 14,000 lbs. you should have no issues. And yes, a good hitch will give you an extra margin of safety. We also had to wait almost 7 months before our '22 Ford was delivered, but the wait was worth it! BTW, it does suck gas. You won't be passing too many gas stations when towing. Have fun!
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MFL wrote:Congrats on a great choice! I'm still towing my FW with the 6.2 6-speed. It works great, and the 7.3 with 10-speed just better on all counts.
I'm sure you ordered the FW prep pkg. Be sure to get the B&W 3300 to fit the OEM pucks.
Hope wait time improves!
Jerry
Yes, we ordered it with the 5th wheel prep package. It’s a XLT Supercrew 4x4, short box, with the 3.73 rear end. Pretty basic truck although the price seems like we loaded it up.
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Grit dog
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3.73s will pull 12k fine. But get 4.30s because you can and it will pull better for basically free.
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Sucks gas? No way! Just ask the 20mpg empty guy who posted here a couple days ago! Lol
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troy t wrote:So I have a new F350 with the 7.3 liter on order. Its probably going to be 6-8 months for delivery and once we get that we are going to look for a 5th wheel. While I initially saw a lot of comments on here regarding that engine I'm wondering for those of you that have had it for a couple years are you still happy with it as a tow vehicle? We are probably going to look for something in the 10-12000 lb category. TIA
We ordered a '23 F350 for our farm/ranch work and not sure when it will be delivered. Having said that the reports I've read are really good for towing performance.
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Congrats on the new purchase. I am sure that the wait will feel much longer than 6-8 months. Those new trucks are sure nice.
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troy t wrote:I'm wondering for those of you that have had it for a couple years are you still happy with it as a tow vehicle? We are probably going to look for something in the 10-12000 lb category. TIA
Lot's of Youtube videos to browse through in the topic.
Here's one
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deltabravo
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deltabravo wrote:Lot's of Youtube videos to browse through in the topic.
Here's another one
TFL Truck towing test in the mountains
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