Ford F550 ?????

[DAVE]

Looking for a little help I found a 2000 f550 4x4 with 68k miles xlt 6speed with a splitter w/7.3 powerstroke. they want $21,500 looks to be in pretty good shape. just wondering if you guys had any insight on the 550's. it's got 4.88 gears. I have been on kelly blue book and edmonds and it seems that they stop at the f350 for pricing.


why do I want such a truck......I would like to get a 40ft fifth wheel toybox and the loaded max wt of the trailer is 18000 lbs....Blam

[oldtrucks]

I've heard the fuel economy on that set up is pretty poor, less than 10mpg. Add a trailer and you're looking at 5-6 mpg.............

and we ain't your wife, we know and understand why you need/want/desire such a truck....Blam

[NORCAL-DS650]

Hey Dave I work for a large dealership and we mainly sell diesel pick ups, I might be able to give/get you info to help out, if you dont mind me asking why are you going with a f550 and not a f350?

[ontherks]

I had a 07 37' Weekend Warrior (Biggest POS toyhauler made)
Loaded It was about 18k lbs, truck and trailer grossed 27,000lbs. I towed it with 3 trucks.
A 03 F350 With $10k in mods done to engine. Over the sierras on I-80 It would hold 70-75 mph pretty easy and about 6-7mpg
The 06 F350 stock would do 30 -35mph over I-80 with a custom tuned program, exhaust and intake, would do about 40mph floored. And get about 5mpg.
And last is a 07 dodge 3500, bone stock. 40-45mph over I-80, and 6mpg.

All three trucks were 4wd automatics 4 doors.

If all you will use the truck for a 550 will be ok, but I would look for a F350 dually, insurance and DMV fees will be alot cheaper. Also Most F550s are stripped down trucks, in a 350 you can get alot nicer options.
But you will be over the legall rating of the 350. I think a 450 would be ok for the weight legally.

[d2photo]

Dave is secretly planning the take over of the dog washing business in all of NorCal. He will be pulling the ultimate bathing center for pooches on the west coast.

I can see the tag line on the trailer now..

"We wash yo' bitches while you wait"

[NORCAL-DS650]

I would go with either a 6spd dodge 3500 dually or 6 speed f350 dually, 2wd would be alot better, but you may perfer 4x4.
I think with the dodge in a 6spd you would be just fine with what you want to pull.

[DAVE]

I can't justfy buying a truck that will do nothing else but haul a trailer, it will be my daily driver. It seems that the one tons come up a bit short when you are talking anout a 18,000 lb trailer. I know we can make the power in a 1 ton to pull but don't think it will be legal. The other thing that is of importance is STOPING. The f550 that I found is in good shape with low miles for the year 68k and the price seems close to what it should be $21,500 maybe a bit high. the truck has all the options that my 2002 f250 has so that would be a side ways move. I bet the f550's ride like crap.

[Ken]

Towing weight.

One word.


ALLISON.


Wouldn't use anything else.

[DAVE]

Towing weight.

One word.


ALLISON.


Wouldn't use anything else.

do you know the max towing wt of your truck and the 1 tons????

[Ken]

I don't think the max pulling weight for a 2500/3500 is all that much different than the Ford/Dodge for the same class.

The difference is....5 years from now...the Allison will be going strong...and the Ford/Dodge will be heading for a rebuild.

The Chevy out pulls the Dodge/Ford in every test.


As for the 3/4 Ton/1 Ton....The ONLY difference between a 3/4 Ton Chevy and a 1 Ton Chevy...is the Leaf springs. That's it. Tranny is the same, rear end is identical. Add bags to your 3/4 ton and you have more than a 1 ton.


The weak point of ANY tow pick up is the TIRES! If you're looking to tow a hauler, and don't have dually's, then your max Hitch weight is about 2500. Anything more than that...and you're playing with fire. Rated E tires around 3000lbs max each. So that's 6K. If you're towing 3,000 hitch...you've just taken out 1/2 your weight on those tires just with the trailer (assuming no STUFF makes it heavier). Add the truck weight...and you're on the edge.

Kendo and I have been looking at them....doing the math....These monster haulers....38Ft/39/40...all exceed at dry weight and hitch weight, any 3/4 or 1 ton. You have to have dedicated haul truck to lug them around safely. RV Villlage in Roseville...has a Ford 450 that they will only sell with their Inferno 40footer...since it's around 18,000 lbs.

[NORCAL-DS650]

In wheatland there is a chevy its a very nice truck I just dont know what they want for it, if you would like I can stop and check it out for you.looks like this but with a flatbed on it.
http://www.f650pickups.com/chevy.html

[DAVE]

In wheatland there is a chevy its a very nice truck I just dont know what they want for it, if you would like I can stop and check it out for you.looks like this but with a flatbed on it.
http://www.f650pickups.com/chevy.html

WOW a 650.......I think I will pass, I am going to keep running my 250 powerstroke for a bit longer 123k with no issues.

Thanks Dave

[NORCAL-DS650]

I think its smart to keep the ford if it has no problems....

[springtuckyn]

Towing weight.

One word.


ALLISON.


Wouldn't use anything else.

DITTO. (well I could also mention the Duramax in there too... D/A! all the way!, love mine!)

[oldtrucks]

Dave a friend just picked up a used Freightliner, 370 Cummins, 9 speed, A/C, and cruise that's rated at 35k GVW. He's got a big ass Weekend Warrior that's probably close to 18k loaded (probably more if his wife loaded it ), looks like a reasonable option if you're towing heavy, and I think the price was right. PM camorhino for details