Hate to cross the bridge on a windy day with our fifth wheel TRAVELER07 Hey Jim how the new set of wheels doing?
The new truck is great. It is amazing how far technology has come in the last 10 years. The 2010 diesel is so quiet and low in emissions there isn't even any black smoke. I have to remind me I am driving a diesel. We had a Linix spray in bedliner put in at Hitch Depot in Beaumont, Tx and also they installed our 20k Draw-tite hitch which I had removed from the old truck. Do not have air-bags on the new truck but so far not sure if I will need them. With the new tow ratings we are below the max by 2000 pounds. We towed it from Beaumont to home (125 miles) yesterday and it pulled great in the tow/haul mode. Had plenty of power. This new truck has a black box on it that records the throttle, brake and steering input, seat belt use and other items. This information is available to Law Enforcement in the event of an accident. Yikes.... Also it records any changes to the emission system, cooling system, and other vehicle components including the engine. Alteration of any could void the warranty. (Big Brother is Watching) I was amazed with the construction of the F Super Duty series after watching a DVD I got at the dealer. So far the mileage towing is about 10 and not towing about 14. New truck has the 3.73 rear end, and twin turbo 6.4 L diesel. A "bad" truck.... Finally, I could feel a difference in stability in the dually versus the single rear wheels. One final note. Don't trust the dealer to check you tire pressure. All the tires were low, ranging from 15 pounds to 55 pounds. Should be 80 rear and 70 front. They are correct now.