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NWescapee · RV-Dreams Family Member

Ford F450 - trim levels

igotjam · RV-Dreams Family Member

Can't answer your question on trim level and resale but I do have a question as to why you want a F-450 over a F-350. In 2007 I bought an 08 F-450 because it on paper had more capacity than the F-350. It was great etc but in 2012 I needed a new one. In 2012 the F-350 tow capacity is almost the same as the 08 F-450 and only slightly less than the new F-450. We looked at both (350 & 450) but went with the 350 as it was cheaper, could haul 20,000# etc. The one thing I did notice is that the 450 will turn a lot better than the 350 (tighter turning radius), but I really didn't see the need for the new 450.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Ruth,

I can't speak to how things are now, but back when we first started looking at trucks, the Lariat package could be had with cloth seats. We only have leather in our F450 because we bought it used and that is how the King Ranch package is equipped.

Check with a dealer for sure, and if you do go with a new one, you might be able to just order what you want.

While most of the weigh capacities on the F350 are fairly close to the new F450's, there are still some differences, especially in the area of the GCVW. And IGOTJAM is right in that the F450 does have a better turning radius. That could be VERY important when you go to shows, provided you don't have a second vehicle like we do.

Terry

NWescapee · RV-Dreams Family Member

GCVR is much greater on the F450. Our art show "stuff" (canopy, weights, glass cases, displays, product) weighs about 1K. Most of that will be in the truck. We live in the West, will continue to travel and work in the Western US for the next few years and felt like the F450 was a better option for towing, payload and dealing with all the mountain passes we'll be crossing.

igotjam · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanx for the reply. Understand your reasoning. This time the 350 made sense for me.

Alie and Jims Carrilite · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have cloth seats in my Dodge that I covered with the neophrene (wet suit material) seat covers. It seems to wear well and cleans easily. It could be an option to order/but the truck with the leather and put good covers on them.

NWescapee · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well, we bit the bullet and ordered a Ford F450 today with the options we wanted, not all the fully loaded options the dealer had on the lot. In the long run, while we have to wait for our truck, this will give us what we want at a more affordable price. Plus, they are arranging delivery straight to a Ford dealer near OKC (thanks Terry for providing a recommendation!), where DH can fly in, pick up the truck, pick up our 5v'er from Rolling Retreats and start the long journey to the Pacific NW. OK, now, to arrange the estate sale, finish the home rennovations, get the house on the market and finally, the road to freedom. It's starting to come together rapidly.

Lucky Mike · RV-Dreams Family Member

H a P p Y Feet!!!!!!!!........................Congrats!!

VanMar · RV-Dreams Family Member

NWescapee wrote:
where DH can fly in, pick up the truck, pick up our 5v'er from Rolling Retreats and start the long journey to the Pacific NW.

Dale and Ruth,

Congrats on the new F-450. Even though I have been a Chevy man all my life, a Ford is on the table for FTing. One point though. At one time in the past, there was a thread that included comments on a break-in period. I think it mentioned driving maybe 500 miles before towing anything. Check this out. I would hate for anybody to do damage to a new vehicle and have the warranty voided. Just my one and a half cents worth.

Vance

NWescapee · RV-Dreams Family Member

VanMar - you are correct, 500 miles is the break in period. It's about 100 miles to the RV dealership from where he'll pick up the truck, plus our kids/grandkids are in the OKC area so I'm sure he'll be visiting them before heading to the RV dealership. We're working on the logistics, thanks for the reminder.

R12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Congrats on the F450. Mine is great except for it being very thirsty all the time.

We had cats for years and found that clipping the claws regularly reduced the scratching to very little and when they did it wasn't as destructive on the furniture. I would not put up with allowing a cat the liberties of damaging my furniture.

NWescapee · RV-Dreams Family Member

R12 - our kitty is actually very good about not using her claws other than on her designated scratching posts. However, we have 2 leather chairs in our current S&B home, twice she's been startled (once when a bird flew straight into our living room window) and launched off of those chairs in a hurry which left behind unintentional scratch marks. So while I don't think she would damage the furniture maliciously, driving around with a cat in the truck and making an unexpected stop or turning when she wasn't expecting it could lead to claw marks on the leather. Just not worth the headache.