TheMohrs
Martinez, GA
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outdoorsman2007 wrote:Google it. There are many sites and reports.
Okay... I googled it... and found as many saying it is as reliable as
any other. What I asked was not for "google" links.. but to hear from
those with personal experience. But the dealer is unwilling to come
down from the $19.9K asking price.. So I will move on to a nice Dodge I
have found.
Thanks to all.
2006 Ford F350 PSD FX4 Lariat CC/DRW
2009 Keystone Cougar 318SAB
1995 Coleman Rio Grande pop-up(worn out, almost 500K miles under it's wheels.
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weekendrvers
Iowa
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Hi Let us know what you get you and your wife will really enjoy the new 5er best thing we ever Did!~~Oh well we Love the Ford trucks ourselves~~`I Know I will I Never forget when my brother had a Dodge truck opened the door and it fell off LOL!~Guess that is why Fords are the #1 truck In America They are Built Tough!~~Sandy
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TheMohrs
Martinez, GA
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It appears that my last post was taken as rude by one member of the
forum here. I want to apologize if my comments were taken that way by
anyone here. I am looking for real world answers from people here. I
truly do appreciate the knowledge of fellow RVers and like to be an
informed shopper.
Again, my apologies if the post was taken as being rude.
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Tundra2084
Kitchener Ontario Canada
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Funny how people are brand loyal and go by what others have said about the other brands. We own a Ford diesel and no problems as of yet. Brother is a mechanic and he works on all models and even he said that its how its driven, taken care of, and how its used that will usually determine how a vehicle runs. We all agree that all makes and models have lemons so do some homework and get what you want. JMHO
Frank & Dawn
2005 Ford Super Duty F250 Diesel 6.0L Fx4 Short Box supercab
2007 Palomino Thoroughbred F-829RK
Tucker and Sadie our 4 legged kids
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birdwatchers05
Northern CA
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When my DW saw the new Cougar she new it was the one for her. We are pulling it with an 08 Silverado diesel. This is my first experience with any RV, so I have more questions than answers, but after one trip to the local KOA, we love it. She absolutely fell in love with the floor plan. Being newbies, we parked in our campground space, pushed the buttons to open the slides without checking the bsttery and immediately blew a fuse. Other than that, no problems.
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vitixer
Panama City, Florida
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but to hear from those with personal experience. But the dealer is unwilling to come
down from the $19.9K asking price.. So I will move on to a nice Dodge I
have found.
Thanks to all.
We have the Ford 6.0 haven't had one problem with it. I would seriously rethink the thought of going with a Dodge. Which truck has been rated #1 for years after years? The answer should tell you which one you should go with. Good luck with your decision.
Ann Marie & a wonderful husband
2006 Ford F-350 SD PSD CC Lariat FX4 (Ann Marie's truck)
2006 Keystone Laredo 31RL
2006 Suzuki C90 Boulevard
2007 Suzuki M109R Boulevard
1995 Chapparell 25' boat (up for sale)
1969 Mustang Mach I
2004 Jeep Wrangler
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wsucougfan
Western Washington
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Birdwatchers05
It's interesting that you also blew a slide fuse. We also blew one in ours. The batteries were charged and I was only operating one slide. It's the only problem we've had and it's only happened once. We use the trailer just about every weekend. Other than that we love the trailer.
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shipmice
Pagosa Springs, CO
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Hi All!
We too blew a fuse the first time out with our new Sundance XLT 5er....it must be something for all newbies to experience!
We also wanted to let others know how happy we are with our extra light rig....it is a Heartland Sundance xlt and it is 28.5 feet long and weighs in at only 6600 lbs dry....we love it. We tow it with our Ford (yep and it is a gasser too...hehehe), V10, 4x4, crew cab and it does a fantastic job towing that Sundance.
Rick and Janine
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oltroll
Cape Hatteras NC
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I have the 6.0 and love mine. Granted I only have 51k on it but trouble free so far. Love the Tow Comand system (tow haul and built in break controller). I get 14 to 16 mpg local-not towing and 17-19 on the road not towing. Towing the rig in my sig. I get between 10 and 12 depending on conditions. I have not made any mods.to the truck. You might want to consider an ext. warrenty if you buy used. Good luck in your choice.
05 F350 lb Fx4 Super Duity TCPSD DRW CC 4:10
07 Laredo 320TRL
Equa Flex suspension
Fith Airborn Pin Box
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red_neck_camper
Stafford, VA., USA
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I get exactly the same mileage on my 07 as oltroll. So far, I haven't had any problems. I guess we must be the exceptions.
Ken
2007 FORD F-350 4WD SC Longbed, 6.0L Powerstroke, Reese Signature Series 18K hitch.
2007 Keystone Montana Mountaineer 342PHT
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