2016 Ford 250/350 SUV conversion. Guess I can have my cake and eat it...

[Foiled Again]

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...son-83702.html

and then to really muddy the waters - look at the freightliner with utility bed one guy bought - drool!

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...ie-121273.html


Tow vehicles - a plethora of possibilities.

Paula

[Foiled Again]

Hi, My name is Paula and I'm a grateful recovering Ford owner (Don't throw rocks, my last name is FORD!).

I'm going shopping for a 2500/3500 Silverado - and I know there's a VIN number decoder that will help me pick the right one. Anyone have it and an easy way to tell which vehicles are really set to tow and which are less ready?


Paula

[Danattherock]

Originally Posted by submariner

well, if money is of no concern, Hennessey Motorsports does the Conversion from an F250 to an excursion es well.. only 6 month delivery time and it starts at only 159K

Ford Excursion Lives On Through 2016 Hennessey VelociRaptor SUV

Actually, one of the guys I linked in first post does the conversion for Hennessey. Then they do performance mods and slap their badging all over it. Sweet rig, but ouch on the price tag.


Dan

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by Foiled Again

Hi, My name is Paula and I'm a grateful recovering Ford owner (Don't throw rocks, my last name is FORD!).

I'm going shopping for a 2500/3500 Silverado - and I know there's a VIN number decoder that will help me pick the right one. Anyone have it and an easy way to tell which vehicles are really set to tow and which are less ready?


Paula

Paula,

There are a LOT of GM RPO codes....

If the truck is on the lot all codes will be on the window sticker and on the tag in the glovebox.

The dealer can also do a VISS check and get a build sheet which also lists all the options.


Good Luck with your new truck....

Bob

[paiceman]

We had a 2011 Ford F250 Diesel and now have a F350 Ford Diesel both Crew Cabs with standard bed of 6'6''. Both 51 rear and both 4x4. Would not own another brand or truck for that matter.

Just me but I'd try a full cap first, with connecting window and put the pup back there to give the kids room in the back seat. Our kids are grown and gone so no issue, pup(s) ride in the back seat.

One thing many do not consider is on the Ford Super Duties in Diesel one can only get a 26 gallon fuel tank. We opted to change that tank out and put in a Titan 50 gallon replacement. Had it done in Florida while we were down there by Nations Ford in St. Petersburg. They did a great job, even saved our fuel from the old tank.

Best of luck

[submariner]

Originally Posted by paiceman

... Would not own another brand or truck for that matter.

..

Amen to this.. i would not want anything different than my Ford Diesel either.. except maybe the new Ford 6.7L Diesel.. but then again maybe only in addition to my current 7.3

[Danattherock]

Thank you.

For our application, monthly weekend trips to Smoky Mountans of NC/Tenn and 2 week National Park type trips each summer, is there any suggestions on whether to spring for the 6.7 diesel vs 6.2 gas motor? We will end up with a 28-30' AS. 6-7k lbs or so.



Dan

[submariner]

6.7 will give you a much better all around performance, especially in the mountains, as well as better fuel economy. another point to consider : a Diesel will always have a better re-sale value. even with high miles.