F250 or f350

[DrtEmaxChvy]

For what it’s worth I run mine at 50-55 and 75 when towing

[TxLoser]

Originally Posted by PlayersZ28

I would think that at 65psi the tires supply the load capacity required to meet the maximum for the rear axle so running at 80 gains nothing but a harsher ride. Tires don't have to be run at max psi unless you need (and the rest of the truck supports) the additional load capacity. Easy to find an inflation chart that shows the load cap for different pressures.

Agreed. When I first got got my truck, I ran at 80psi when loaded up. Wasn't needed. I've got a light weight FW and found the best ride is 70 rear 65 front loaded and unloaded. Basically the sticker psi. Very smooth now loaded. Comfortable unloaded.

[2edgesword]

In NY anything over 6,000 lbs has to have commercial plates AND it can’t be driven on parkways which limited me to specially equipped F250’s. I use the parkways a lot during my daily commute so getting anything that had to be registered as commercial and not being able to use certain parkways would have been a major hassl. There was also the additional cost of registering a commercial vehicle that drove my decision regarding which truck to buy.

Make sure to find out if there are any road usage limitations if you’re going to go with a truck that has to be register as a commercial vehicle.

[nisbitch]

Hate to revive an old thread, but I’m now in the midst of looking at one of these new trucks. I’m looking for some real world experience regarding the yellow CVOR sticker in Ontario? I will only be towing my rv. I want to try to stay away from the yearly safety check and all the added expenses. Is there anyone that knows the rules? I see you can order an F350 with the 9900 lb downgrade package. Does that get you away from the need for a sticker? Any help would be appreciated.

[jp_brown]

If you have GVWR restrictions in your area, you will find that an F250 is realistically just as capable as an F350. The only thing you may need to do if you haul a heavy unit is add some helper springs (timbrens or sumos) or air bags to the rear end as that is the only real difference between the two. I pull a very heavy and long unit with my F250 (10,200 GVWR, loaded weight around 9500 lbs and 38’ long), I added the 1500 lb sumos to the rear and it pulls like a dream. While I wish I had of just gone with an F350 for future upgrade abilities, I am completely happy with my F250.

[jbrnigan]

I tow my 29RKS with an F-250 (PSD). Pulls like champ. Ordered with the factory camper pkg (rear overload springs and sway bar). 1250 lb tongue weight and no need for aux spring help. WDH levels truck and trailer and provides sway control. ps, hope Archie turns around the basketball program!

[nisbitch]

I know the F250 will pull, I’m just more curious if I can get an F350 in Ontario that has more payload than the F250 without having to get a yellow CVOR sticker and the yearly safeties.

[diver6]

Originally Posted by nisbitch

I know the F250 will pull, I’m just more curious if I can get an F350 in Ontario that has more payload than the F250 without having to get a yellow CVOR sticker and the yearly safeties.

In Ontario if your towing an "RV" you don't need a yellow sticker but as soon as you put any type of cargo trailer on you will. RV's are exempt.

[PlayersZ28]

Originally Posted by nisbitch

I know the F250 will pull, I’m just more curious if I can get an F350 in Ontario that has more payload than the F250 without having to get a yellow CVOR sticker and the yearly safeties.

You can register to whatever you want for RGW. Mine is 4490kg. Had the same for the dually. Pretty much any real load will put you overweight. Pull much more than a sled trailer and you'd need the yellow sticker. Using a lower RGW drops the plate sticker price.

[Fern]

Well figured I would update this thread with my new vehicle.
I special ordered a 350 with every option I wanted in lariat. We had a 3k private cash offer that stacked with rebates.
The day after placing my order I called and canceled it. I couldn’t stomach the price tag.
Ended up finding a F250 PSD (lariat) with 25k miles in Texas. Spoke with the owner who got me all the info I needed and bought a one way ticket and drove it home.
Had pretty much every option I wanted even a 5th prep
I have a 26bhw so max weight of trailer is 6500 and well within payload.
Took it on one trip to bartlette and was giggling like a little boy. Haven’t taken it up to pats on where we like to camp but can’t wait
This truck saved us about 17k from buying the one I ordered. In AZ if you do private party you don’t pay tax when registering so that alone was like 4K

[Fern]

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[dupe00]

Most of the Ford people I see have always gone with the 350. In the event you ever want to upgrade, you will likely always have the correct vehicle. If you are getting a diesel, go with the 350. They are the most common. If you require a gas, the 250 is sufficient

[bdreinv]

We have had a 1 ton since 2006 pull 10K fiver,no regrets!

[TCNashville]

Originally Posted by Fern

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Beautiful truck. The 6.7L is a beast.