2017 Ford Super Duty

[crispyboy]

sbowman,
I think it is more about thread posting etiquette. Most all threads wander around a little bit but when folks discuss trucks, hitches, tires on this or many other forums they can get a little touchy. Don't sweat it. Sometimes what one has to say is best posted in a different thread. Good to hear your tow vehicle is working out for you.
Keep your signature as it helps thread readers understand the perspective of your thoughts or opinion.

[DRPREECE]

Added Timbren bump stops all around and replaced all shocks with Rancho 9000XLs. Wow. Rides like a different truck. The front Timbrens made a huge difference even on the old factory crap shocks. They ride in full contact with the arm even without a front load and make the steering feel more controlled. 2017 CC 4WD 6.7L PSD.

[KYShelby]

This is my third Ford diesel truck, past truck was a 2003 with 6.0 crew with long bed purchased new and I was the only driver for the 175K never had a issue. Sold it for this new 2017 two tone Ingot silver and grey Lariat with extras. I have installed the TPMS and this is working great, going to install the camera this coming week. Pulled my 05 28’ Classic like it’s not back there.

I’m a long time Ford guy, I have 3 old Mustangs, one new Boss
302 and a 97 F-450 7.3 with 275K. Most vehicals will have a lemon in them, no matter what the logo is on the fender! However it’s the maintenance and driving records that will keep any brand on the road longer with carefree miles.

This is a great forum and only my 4th post, learning a lot about the passion about this Airstream brand...even these will have a lemon of issues, I’m learning that too. Anything that is man made will sooner or later need a repair. My father was a Ford mechanic, just lost him at 79 this August.

[Hans627]

Originally Posted by KYShelby

This is my third Ford diesel truck, past truck was a 2003 with 6.0 crew with long bed purchased new and I was the only driver for the 175K never had a issue. Sold it for this new 2017 two tone Ingot silver and grey Lariat with extras. I have installed the TPMS and this is working great, going to install the camera this coming week. Pulled my 05 28’ Classic like it’s not back there.

I’m a long time Ford guy, I have 3 old Mustangs, one new Boss
302 and a 97 F-450 7.3 with 275K. Most vehicals will have a lemon in them, no matter what the logo is on the fender! However it’s the maintenance and driving records that will keep any brand on the road longer with carefree miles.

This is a great forum and only my 4th post, learning a lot about the passion about this Airstream brand...even these will have a lemon of issues, I’m learning that too. Anything that is man made will sooner or later need a repair. My father was a Ford mechanic, just lost him at 79 this August.

Ford makes great trucks! I have a RAM 1500. It's also a great truck! It's great to have choices!

Not to hijack the thread but I'm so sorry that you lost your father recently!

[pappy19]

Ram trucks suck. Their starters, front ends, brakes and frames are terrible. Their transmissions continually "hunt" for a gear. I was in a neighbour's Ram and his door panel sounded like it was going to fall off. All you Ram dudes that linger on Ford threads, are just Ford wantabe's and sorry because you bought a Ram instead of a Ford. I am sorry for you.

[tjdonahoe]

Originally Posted by pappy19

Ram trucks suck. Their starters, front ends, brakes and frames are terrible. Their transmissions continually "hunt" for a gear. I was in a neighbour's Ram and his door panel sounded like it was going to fall off. All you Ram dudes that linger on Ford threads, are just Ford wantabe's and sorry because you bought a Ram instead of a Ford. I am sorry for you.

Yep who had that costly 6 liter? I used to have fords, owned a lot of them, even the LT 9000's , My last ram had 10 years and 110,000 miles in front of an as...never been in the shop...my 17 feels good also....you should go to a shop that works on fords.....you aren't going to tell me anything...:

[KariRich]

I just got a 2017 F250 Lariat, it is completely awesome. Use it to pull a 2016 27FB International Signature. Going to lose the weight distribution ball as well.

[Mniba1]

I recently sold our 1500 Ram that we pulled our 19' int'l Serenity with. We ordered a new Globetrotter for March delivery and upgraded our TV to a new F250 Platinum. Never been a Ford guy but absolutely adore this truck, simply amazing and cannot wait to hook up to the new GT.

[gypsydad]

We are very happy with our F250 pulling our 28'. The technology today in these TV's is unreal. Not sure if you got the 6.7L diesel, but the automatic engine braking and tow haul features when engaged, are a real great addition to pulling an AS. We have 24K miles now since June when we purchased both the F250 and a week later picked up the new 28'. The AS has 13K miles and has been all over the NorthWestern Rockies....great combination.

[KCCO]

Originally Posted by pappy19

Ram trucks suck. Their starters, front ends, brakes and frames are terrible. Their transmissions continually "hunt" for a gear. I was in a neighbour's Ram and his door panel sounded like it was going to fall off. All you Ram dudes that linger on Ford threads, are just Ford wantabe's and sorry because you bought a Ram instead of a Ford. I am sorry for you.

Someone needs a timeout!

[Countryboy59]

Originally Posted by tjdonahoe

Yep who had that costly 6 liter? I used to have fords, owned a lot of them, even the LT 9000's , My last ram had 10 years and 110,000 miles in front of an as...never been in the shop...my 17 feels good also....you should go to a shop that works on fords.....you aren't going to tell me anything...:

Timeout room is filling up fast!

[KCCO]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

Timeout room is filling up fast!

Haha

[Isuzusweet]

Not trying to piss on anyone's cornflakes, but is a truck, still a truck, if it has the words "Platinum", "Denali" or "Longhorn" plastered all over it? Some of these high zoot trucks have so many bells and whistles on board it cuts the payload down to a wheelbarrow load.

Sorry, but I'm a Toyota Landcruiser pick up fan; roll down windows, no power locks, straight six diesel and a 1 ton payload capacity.

Cheers
Tony

[ventport]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

Sorry, but I'm a Toyota Landcruiser pick up fan; roll down windows, no power locks, straight six diesel and a 1 ton payload capacity.

Cheers
Tony

Bet you still have a corded phone at home too.

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by ventport

Bet you still have a corded phone at home too.[emoji38]

Nope, totally high tech in that area.

Just love old tech in others.

The 5.8l Isuzu turbo diesel in my 310 is a true three wire, gear driven fuel pump diesel; if it lights up and has fuel, it will stay running until I tell it not too.

Cheers
Tony

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

Not trying to piss on anyone's cornflakes, but is a truck, still a truck, if it has the words "Platinum", "Denali" or "Longhorn" plastered all over it? Some of these high zoot trucks have so many bells and whistles on board it cuts the payload down to a wheelbarrow load.

Sorry, but I'm a Toyota Landcruiser pick up fan; roll down windows, no power locks, straight six diesel and a 1 ton payload capacity.

Cheers
Tony

Hi

My truck has Platinum on it and it comes in at 1.5 tons payload on the sticker.

Bob

[sbowman]

Yes the new trucks are amazing, no matter the make. However there is something to be said for old school trucks and/or vehicles for that matter. When short fat "Rocket Man" or for that matter some other nut job decides to do the Electro-magnetic pulse blast, old school will still work. Never hurts to have a back up plan.

Safe Travels

[billymyers56]

I have a 2017 King Ranch. The best tie vehicle ever.

[HeadWest]

The good old days with vehicles weren’t that good. Lots of breakdowns, short tire life, changing plugs, points, condensers on a regular basis.

I love having heated and cooled seats that message my rear, a warm steering wheel when it is cold, a pano moonroof to look up at the mountains, camera systems that make it easier to hitch and to park, LED headlights that make it easier to see at night, cleaner burning and quieter engines, on and on.

I’ll take the new tech any day of the week and put up with some of the reliability and serviceability issues any day over the so called good old days.

[Isuzusweet]

Plugs? Points? Condensers? Breakdowns?
I don't have any of these on my 310.

I lied, 😳 I do have glow plugs, but the Isuzu is so tight that I only need to use them at temps of 40F and below.