Questions on 2016 F250

[Luke'sScreenName]

I am likely buying a new F250 in the next week or so. I need some advice on how to option it.

It will haul a 5ton dump and 6ton equipment trailer on short trips about 4 times per month. The plan is to buy a 5th wheel camper next year for family trips with 2 children. No heavy bed payloads on a regular basis. Light off-road use. Daily 10 mile (each way) unloaded commute is where 70% of the miles will come from.

My plan is to buy an XLT, SRW, 6ft bed, crew cab, 4x4, gasser.

Which axel ratio should I get? (3.37 or 4.3)

What gas mileage have others gotten?

Whe have a new hands free law in NH. I don't think it will have Bluetooth. How have others delt with this?

Is the back up camera in the rear view mirror any good?

Is there any difference in the O.D. of the 17" vs 18" wheels?

What other options should I look at?

Thanks in advance.

 

[4570Man]

I prefer the backup camera to be on the dash which has a larger screen, but the mirror screens are pretty decent.

 

[Green Power]

Rearview mirror backup cameras are better than no backup camera at all, and are great for hooking up trailers,3.73 should be more than enough axle for the described uses, and hep you get slightly better fuel economy than 4.30s. If you plan to do much offroading, i would consider the fx4 package. Tailgate step is also nice if you get in and out of the bed much. Also i would get a gn hitch with it. Post pics when you get it.

 

[Snobdds]

With those weights, I would seriously look at 4.10 gears. I thought Ford offered that gear set with the 6.2, but if not you may be looking at the 4.30. The xlt should have sync with the blue tooth. Camrea will be in the rear view mirror and is more than adequate. The 17 inch wheel option is for the XL with steel wheels.

The 6.2 is a solid engine. The same engine comes in the raptor and has more HP (410) vs 365 in the superduites. Ford just detunes them for duty cycle and longevity with towing. It's very easy to put the OEM raptor tune if you ever wanted more HP.

My dad has a few of them in the fleet of construction trucks. These trucks are beat on and they hold up well.

 

[Snobdds]

Thinking about those gears. On the raptors, Ford uses the 4.10 and it's near perfect so I know it's possible. However the supercities and the raptor use different axles, but Ford should have that ratio for the 10.25 sterling rear end.

 

[coobie]

Do yourself a favor and buy the F350 it will not sag in the rear as much when you hook onto a trailer.I loved my 2011 Ford F-250 but hated the way the rear sagged when I hooked up to my 20 ft. bumper pull trailer with a heavy load.I would go with a 3.73 or 4.30 gear and tow package.My mileage with the 6.2 engine and 3.73 gear was around 14mpg,s city/highway driving

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

What do y'all think the gas mileage difference will be unloaded between 3.37 and 4.3 axels?

Edit: It's a 3.73 ratio not 3.37

 

[barko1]

How much weight in the bed from the 5th wheel?


I'd also opt for the 350.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Do yourself a favor and buy the F350 it will not sag in the rear as much when you hook onto a trailer.I loved my 2011 Ford F-250 but hated the way the rear sagged when I hooked up to my 20 ft. bumper pull trailer with a heavy load.I would go with a 3.73 or 4.30 gear and tow package.My mileage with the 6.2 engine and 3.73 gear was around 14mpg,s city/highway driving

Great looking truck

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

How much weight in the bed from the 5th wheel?


I'd also opt for the 350.

Don't know? Good question.