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12-30-2010, 01:44 PM
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troutbum
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 36
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This is my first post on the Forum and I have to say I love the truck. Just got an 2011 F-350 turbo diesel myself. My wife and I are now headed to Oregon (from Phoenix) to take delivery of our new 27' Flying Cloud (our first trailer), so any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.
BTW, the mileage on my truck is great so far - about 18mpg on the highway.
Troutbum
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12-30-2010, 03:22 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFScheck
Shane - is that long bed or short bed? Looking at placing my order in the next week- don't need the longer bed but want the larger fuel tank......
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It is a short bed.
You can install a aftermarket Titan tank for about 1200.00...it's a 50 gallon. It fits PERFECT!!! It's on my someday list. There is a video on Ford Truck Enthusists about how to install. 1 guy did it himself.
Post pictures when you get it.
What Color?
Don't get that ugly UPS brown.... 
Shane
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12-30-2010, 03:24 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sldflyfish
This is my first post on the Forum and I have to say I love the truck. Just got an 2011 F-350 turbo diesel myself. My wife and I are now headed to Oregon (from Phoenix) to take delivery of our new 27' Flying Cloud (our first trailer), so any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.
BTW, the mileage on my truck is great so far - about 18mpg on the highway.
Troutbum
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New Truck New Airstream!!!!
COngratulations on winning the Lottery!!!
Welcome and PLEASE post pictures of your Airstream and truck.
We LOVE pictures!!!
Stream Safe.
Shane
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12-30-2010, 03:47 PM
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airperson
2006 25' Classic
Ft Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 207
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Yes, go drive the Ford King Ranch 250. We knew we had found the perfect tow vehicle as it had all the extra goodies we could want and power to spare. It came home with us and met Happy our 06 classic. It was love at first tow. We had a truck drawer installed and a tonto cover for the bed. It gets incredible diesel mileage and it is so quiet that you would not believe that you are riding in a diesel.
CU, on the road
Airperson
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12-30-2010, 08:11 PM
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troutbum
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 36
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Definitely go with a short bed, and no we didn't win a lottery - savings and a desire to hit the road in an Airstream.
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12-30-2010, 10:39 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THEPILL
What Color?
Don't get that ugly UPS brown....
Shane |
Thinking about the "Forrest Green" just because green is my favorite color, but the "Copper" looks pretty nice too.
Since it will be my daily driver (to the metro parking garage and back since I'm now commuting into downtown DC for work via the Subway) I'm looking at the "King Ranch" package....
Gonna most likely place the order next week - love your picture - short bed with lights on the roof - look into the extended tank at a latter date - the current tank is the same size as my T-Rex and I should get similar mileage when driving - going coast to coast a few times with the Airstream I'm needing to take a brake and refuel before I'm even close to out of fuel....
Still - the ideal of the larger tank is so enticing.... 
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John "JFScheck" Scheck
2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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12-31-2010, 09:10 AM
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troutbum
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 36
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Be careful with the parking garage. With 20" wheels my F350 is almost 6'-10" from ground to top. Parking garages are typically around 6'8".
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12-31-2010, 09:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Luckily - at the Metro station that I use to go downtown to DC everyday and the BWI Train Station I use for my "once-a-week" Philly trips; I'm OK - but a bit wide (no dually for me as all the parking spots out here are skinny) but you are so right about being weary of height restrictions - I will never take this truck into a city parking garage - my T-Rex is almost too tall for some of our parking garages around here - it's not the main entrance and beams sometimes - but the low hanging fire sprinklers and such....
Few years out in the DC area - and I'll head back West, this time for good...
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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12-31-2010, 12:20 PM
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troutbum
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 36
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I get back to DC quite a bit on business. Driving a big truck in that traffic is not something I would like to do on a regular basis.
My wife and I are headed to Oregon tomorrow up through western Nevada. I suspect there won't be too much traffic to worry about along that route.
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01-04-2011, 10:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Placing my order this week - heck ya!
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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01-05-2011, 06:17 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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You might be sorry not to have a long bed . . . .
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01-05-2011, 06:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 21' Globetrotter
nc
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 253
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you guys must work for ford
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01-05-2011, 06:33 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rock60
you guys must work for ford
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They're just excited because FORD has re-entered the diesel pickup truck market for the first time since 2002.
And they're all boning up on having to maintain two different engine coolant systems. For starters.
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01-05-2011, 07:07 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THEPILL
. My 07 has 75,000 miles on her and no problems. What are these problems you hear?
Shane
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You got rid of the 07 just in time Shane, thats about the mileage the problems start occuring. 
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01-05-2011, 08:06 PM
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 578
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Originally Posted by JFScheck
Placing my order this week - heck ya!
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Love my 08 King Ranch! Don't like the MPG 10.
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01-05-2011, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2012 25' Flying Cloud
2007 20' Safari SE
Fuquay Varina
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 524
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We picked up our 2011 F250 Lariat on Dec. 23--Quite a Christmas. Retirement in 3 years-one goal done, one more to go-Trade the 20 ft. 2008 Safari SE for a 25 foot. Great truck--have one question--there is a whine for about a minute when starting up--the dealer said it was the turbo warming up--anyone else notice this? After a minute or so it goes away and is usually only on the initial start up.
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01-06-2011, 05:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,323
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Myrtle lynn
Love my 08 King Ranch! Don't like the MPG 10.
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Nice looking truck. Is the 10 mpg towing or solo? I assume this is the 6.4 engine.
BTW - you may want to check the spelling in your signature.......
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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01-06-2011, 07:24 AM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDNAX
They're just excited because FORD has re-entered the diesel pickup truck market for the first time since 2002.
And they're all boning up on having to maintain two different engine coolant systems. For starters.
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If your starting oh wise one ,..please educate us all on other negativities,please.
Shane
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01-06-2011, 07:29 AM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverbee
We picked up our 2011 F250 Lariat on Dec. 23--Quite a Christmas. Retirement in 3 years-one goal done, one more to go-Trade the 20 ft. 2008 Safari SE for a 25 foot. Great truck--have one question--there is a whine for about a minute when starting up--the dealer said it was the turbo warming up--anyone else notice this? After a minute or so it goes away and is usually only on the initial start up.
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I have the same, it's normal, mine sounds more like jet warming up. Doesn't happen when it not cold outside.
Shane
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01-06-2011, 09:53 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 23' Safari SE
Camarillo
, California
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 47
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I love mine. Currently I'm averaging 14.1 mpg when pulling our Stream. But I usually have a kayak strapped on bed racks so I'm sure that doesn't help the aerodynamics.
I got the shortbed and yes, I miss my 33 gallon tank from my '06. That 26 gallon is a pain.
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"Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster is a maniac?" - George Carlin
2007 AS 23ft SE, Front lounge
2011 F250 CC 4wd Diesel
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