scfan2
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My husband & I bought a new 31' Jayco TT and will now be upgrading our TV. We currently have a 2004 F-150 FX4 4x4 (only 14,000 miles & for sale)and are looking at a F-250 Lariat 4x4. Should we also look at the F-350? It's about $500 more. We're getting the V-10 since we'll only be using the truck for towing and won't be putting much mileage on it. GVWR of Jayco is 9000#.
Just want some input to make sure we buy smart.
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Mark Kovalsky
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The F250 will be fine for that trailer.
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Humpty
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Mark Kovalsky wrote:The F250 will be fine for that trailer.
But the F-350 might be better for the next trailer if/when you go bigger.
I'd get the F-350
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TXiceman
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For the $$$ difference, I'd go ahead and get the F350....in case you ever want to go a bit heavier on a trailer.
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Smithroyal
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Mark is right, the 250 will work. But then so would a 150 with springs and tires.
The 31' Jayco is not a small trailer.
Go test drive the 350.
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Capt Skup
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Check with your insurance company, compare rates for 250 and 350. Sometimes there can be quite a difference due to gross vehicle weight ratings. For your current needs the 250 will do a great job. If however you ever intend to go bigger or go to a fifth wheel, get a 350. Not much more money for quite a bit more carrying capacity.
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scfan2
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Hadn't thought about the insurance cost; I'll call & check out. My big concern was maybe the F350 being too tall to fit into the garage but at 81" looks like we will be okay. Towing capacities for 250 & 350 are the same but payload is quite different.
Thanks for the input.
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smkettner
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scfan2 wrote: Should we also look at the F-350? It's about $500 more.
For $500 get the F350 for sure. You get a lot more payload rating on the F350 for that minor cost.
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henw
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F 350 is a lot stiffer. That stiffness will translate shock forces to your trailer that can cause structural damage over the years. If you don't need the extra carrying capacity get the F 250.
Check out www.airsafehitch.com.
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Capt Skup
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If you are contemplating buying the new models(2008)the F-350 rides just as nice as the F-250, matter of fact my 450 rides smoother/softer than my '04 F-250. If it were me, I would go for the F-350, but that is just me.
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