Your assessment is worth 10 by so-called reviewers, who don't actually own a truck or tow with one! Well done! Thank you for taking time to share your story.
Thank you! Glad you found it insightful. I enjoy watching truck reviews too but I think “long term” reviews should only be done by people who own them and put real world miles on them. For this reason I am sharing my honest feedback and owner experience.
Power + Right Skip button: hold them down until screen reboots you can reset the infotainment center while driving. Annoying but it freezes sometimes. I have the same truck but in XLT long bed HO. Love it for the most part except it's picked up a few rattles from washboard roads.
I have a 24 F350 Platinum and so far avg 21.8 MPG I use Fuelly app every time I full up and it's only ever off by .4-6 Towing my 8k RV I avg 17 even in the hills of PA and NY it's been great. Now my TDI Jetta says 44 MPG but Fuelly says it's 39 lol. I have used 2.5 Gal of Def in 2500 miles not sure if that's good or not first one with the crap. ( I will hit a pothole and let that crap fall off! ) Now that Engine brake has a damn mind of its own Ram's is far better. When I turn it on I want it on.
I have a 2023 HO with the 3.31. I hand calculate every tank and DEF fill up. My truck mileage is .6 - .8 mpg off. My mileage pulling my Momentum 351M (16.7K) on a 1200 mile trip 8.9 mpg and 178 mpg DEF consumption. Normally unloaded around town I average 568 mpg of DEF so towing burns it. My 2022 would get over 800 mpg DEF.
@@RollingWithRuss The way I understand it, the HO runs hotter therefore putting out more NOx calling for the extra DEF usage. I could be completely wrong. Also I'm sure there are more stringent regulations.
No to comment bomb today but i think that fuel economy is really good. My setup is a 23 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 tradesman so vinyl seats rubber floor covering. 6.4 Hemi and 3.73 gears. I did remove all the plastic trim from the bumpers and took out the active grille shutters. I average about 12mpg empty and 7 ish pulling 10k pounds. That diesel is great compared to that! Lol nice review
@2500mike I went with the dually right now it's saying 10 but I only put 3200 miles on it so far I feel it's doing a great job don't feel like the camper back there it's a toy hauler
Yea my father in law has the same truck - 2500 with the 6.4 hemi and tows about 9k travel trailer. He averages about 7-8 towing and about 12 around town mixed driving. In my opinion it’s a wash in money after factoring in resale, fuel mileage, maintenance, etc but it’s really just a different driving experience, more investment up front for the diesel for sure though.
Hope you have skid wheels near the back bumper of that Cardinal, that rear tail sits low. Nice truck and trailer. I have a 19 F450 (6 speed) and I'm amazed at the power. I pull a 47' Seismic triple axle Toy hauler. Combined, I'm right at 30k and that truck pulls it so easily. My 17 F350 SRW was amazing too. All 3 make great trucks, comes down to personal preference. I like the looks and performance of all 3 makes.
I actually do not have skid wheels but should think about it as it does sit a little low on the back end. And I would agree with you, they are all nice trucks nowadays. Sounds like you haul pretty heavy! Be safe out there and enjoy!
Loving the setup man. I am considering something similar with the shorter box and 3.55s to tow an off grid MDC XT17HRT Family travel trailer. The XL seems to have everything we will need and the XL Offroad Package basically gets you a Poor Man’s Tremor. Not sure if the XLT is worth the extra cash.
That’s what my thought was. You could always swap out the wheels one day and do your own upgrades. For me, the new XLs are like a Lariat of 20 years ago and I didn’t want to spend more just to get luxuries. I am really happy with the XL personally. Sounds like you are looking at a nice rig as well.
@@RollingWithRuss Exactly. My first truck was my grandfathers 1985 F-150 Lariat. Had cloth seats and was much more spartan than the current trim. I honestly love the steel wheels on the XL and would probably leave those on since you can repair them with a hammer if youre ever in a pinch. Alloys will just break. The mods I was considering were a winch (you can get the factory winch much cheaper online), Katskins heated and cooled seat covers, Morimoto LED projector headlights, Carli lift, and a PTO driven generator for boondocking/off grid camping with the travel trailer. It could also be used as backup power since we live in Texas and our grid is a mouse's fart away from collapse. I honestly think the XL is really a great platform and while it isnt as "turn key" as other trims, I have noticed a lot of guys remove their factory lift, grills, wheels and headlights anyways so its a waste of money in my eyes to get a more expensive model if you plan to modify it anyways.
I suppose it’s anyone’s best guess. For me weight is just part of the consideration, it’s also how often would I drive in windy areas. Or if I hauled horses or livestock that were moving around in the trailer I would more strongly consider a dually. Right now it would only probably make a small difference, but if I DID go with a larger fifth wheel one day I would certainly upgrade to a dually.
I changed my oil at 7k , i send my oil in every change for analysis, Blackstone Labs told me i can go at least to 10k, the oil was not breaking down, you are changing it to soon at 5k, however I use the best oil, not sure what your using
Sounds fine to me. I like to actually be able to have a conversation on the road with the other people in the truck, not just hear exhaust. Don’t get me wrong, older diesels sound awesome I just don’t need to be reminded 24/7 I am driving one. But to each their own.
In a crazy tornado 🌪️ my DEF and DPF was blown away
What a tragedy! ;)
Your assessment is worth 10 by so-called reviewers, who don't actually own a truck or tow with one! Well done! Thank you for taking time to share your story.
Thank you! Glad you found it insightful.
I enjoy watching truck reviews too but I think “long term” reviews should only be done by people who own them and put real world miles on them. For this reason I am sharing my honest feedback and owner experience.
I agree
Power + Right Skip button: hold them down until screen reboots you can reset the infotainment center while driving. Annoying but it freezes sometimes. I have the same truck but in XLT long bed HO. Love it for the most part except it's picked up a few rattles from washboard roads.
Hmm very helpful tip, thank you! I will try that next time it freezes up on me.
I have a 24 F350 Platinum and so far avg 21.8 MPG I use Fuelly app every time I full up and it's only ever off by .4-6 Towing my 8k RV I avg 17 even in the hills of PA and NY it's been great. Now my TDI Jetta says 44 MPG but Fuelly says it's 39 lol. I have used 2.5 Gal of Def in 2500 miles not sure if that's good or not first one with the crap. ( I will hit a pothole and let that crap fall off! ) Now that Engine brake has a damn mind of its own Ram's is far better. When I turn it on I want it on.
Yea I have heard the ram has a better engine brake many times. But any engine brake is better than none at least. That Jetta is a fuel sipper!
I have a 2023 HO with the 3.31. I hand calculate every tank and DEF fill up. My truck mileage is .6 - .8 mpg off. My mileage pulling my Momentum 351M (16.7K) on a 1200 mile trip 8.9 mpg and 178 mpg DEF consumption. Normally unloaded around town I average 568 mpg of DEF so towing burns it. My 2022 would get over 800 mpg DEF.
That is very interesting. I wonder if the 23+ trucks are programmed for more regens for cleaner emissions?
@@RollingWithRuss The way I understand it, the HO runs hotter therefore putting out more NOx calling for the extra DEF usage. I could be completely wrong. Also I'm sure there are more stringent regulations.
No to comment bomb today but i think that fuel economy is really good. My setup is a 23 Ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 tradesman so vinyl seats rubber floor covering. 6.4 Hemi and 3.73 gears. I did remove all the plastic trim from the bumpers and took out the active grille shutters. I average about 12mpg empty and 7 ish pulling 10k pounds. That diesel is great compared to that! Lol nice review
I was getting the same as you with the same weight so I had to jump to a Diesel thirty five hundred
@@gardnetbush9768 Did you go with a dually or srw and what's the fuel economy like with the Cummins? Newest Cummins I've owned is a 2008.
@2500mike I went with the dually right now it's saying 10 but I only put 3200 miles on it so far I feel it's doing a great job don't feel like the camper back there it's a toy hauler
Yea my father in law has the same truck - 2500 with the 6.4 hemi and tows about 9k travel trailer. He averages about 7-8 towing and about 12 around town mixed driving. In my opinion it’s a wash in money after factoring in resale, fuel mileage, maintenance, etc but it’s really just a different driving experience, more investment up front for the diesel for sure though.
Great review
Thank you!
You can recalibrate your mpg to reflect your calculations.
Thanks, I wasn’t aware of that but I will look into it.
@@RollingWithRuss I have a ‘19 and I know you can for it.
Hope you have skid wheels near the back bumper of that Cardinal, that rear tail sits low.
Nice truck and trailer.
I have a 19 F450 (6 speed) and I'm amazed at the power.
I pull a 47' Seismic triple axle Toy hauler. Combined, I'm right at 30k and that truck pulls it so easily. My 17 F350 SRW was amazing too.
All 3 make great trucks, comes down to personal preference. I like the looks and performance of all 3 makes.
I actually do not have skid wheels but should think about it as it does sit a little low on the back end. And I would agree with you, they are all nice trucks nowadays. Sounds like you haul pretty heavy! Be safe out there and enjoy!
You can turn off the door ding with forscan. I just did it on my 2023. You can also turn off the seatbelt screen.
Thanks for the tip. Might need to invest in forscan.
Just wear your seat belt. Done.
FORScan is free. Just need a compatible OBDII dongle.
Good video!!
Thank you!
Honestly a dually isn't any harder to park than a cclb anyway, truck is long enough your going to swing wide enough empty to clear the extra width
That’s probably a valid point. Never looked at it quite like that.
Can't go thur most banks with a dually or car washes.
@@foreshee10 we have a car wash here that fits duallys just fine
On my 24 F450 you can delay the backup camera to stay on until you reach a certain mph.
Good to know. Not sure if that solves my complaint but possibly if it stayed on long enough in between reverse and park cycles…
Loving the setup man. I am considering something similar with the shorter box and 3.55s to tow an off grid MDC XT17HRT Family travel trailer. The XL seems to have everything we will need and the XL Offroad Package basically gets you a Poor Man’s Tremor. Not sure if the XLT is worth the extra cash.
That’s what my thought was. You could always swap out the wheels one day and do your own upgrades. For me, the new XLs are like a Lariat of 20 years ago and I didn’t want to spend more just to get luxuries. I am really happy with the XL personally. Sounds like you are looking at a nice rig as well.
@@RollingWithRuss Exactly.
My first truck was my grandfathers 1985 F-150 Lariat. Had cloth seats and was much more spartan than the current trim.
I honestly love the steel wheels on the XL and would probably leave those on since you can repair them with a hammer if youre ever in a pinch. Alloys will just break.
The mods I was considering were a winch (you can get the factory winch much cheaper online), Katskins heated and cooled seat covers, Morimoto LED projector headlights, Carli lift, and a PTO driven generator for boondocking/off grid camping with the travel trailer. It could also be used as backup power since we live in Texas and our grid is a mouse's fart away from collapse.
I honestly think the XL is really a great platform and while it isnt as "turn key" as other trims, I have noticed a lot of guys remove their factory lift, grills, wheels and headlights anyways so its a waste of money in my eyes to get a more expensive model if you plan to modify it anyways.
"It is what it is"
Yup - I repeated myself a bit :/
everybody hates that door ding.
Apparently Forscan can turn it off but I have yet to purchase it.
Put some airbags on it and it will clean up your wind situation
Interesting - does that make it more firm?
Hi. What’s the best way to reach to with some questions?
You can email me at russellrlayton@gmail.com
Does the dually ride worse then the single rear wheel 1 ton ?
It does have one extra leaf spring and two extra tires contacting potholes, bumps etc so I would assume I rides slightly rougher.
@RollingWithRuss ok thanks, I rented a single wheel one ton it had a pretty nice ride
At what weight amount would you get a 350 with the duallies?
I suppose it’s anyone’s best guess. For me weight is just part of the consideration, it’s also how often would I drive in windy areas. Or if I hauled horses or livestock that were moving around in the trailer I would more strongly consider a dually. Right now it would only probably make a small difference, but if I DID go with a larger fifth wheel one day I would certainly upgrade to a dually.
If I were you just prevent oil leaks and it doesn’t void warranty as far as I know, delete the ccv that is connected to your intake
Not sure what you mean here.
You can adjust what the truck is telling you for mileage. Don’t complain if your not willing to adjust it
Good to know. I’m not really complaining, just more curious what the baseline and actual numbers are. The mileage is on par with what I would expect.
I changed my oil at 7k , i send my oil in every change for analysis, Blackstone Labs told me i can go at least to 10k, the oil was not breaking down, you are changing it to soon at 5k, however I use the best oil, not sure what your using
I am using the motorcraft synthetic. I can probably extend a bit and plan to go at 7500 intervals next.
What brand oil are yiu using?
@@johnhahn8464 Schaeffer's in my pickup 5/40 in my Peterbilt/Cummins X-15 .... 10/30
Spray wd40 on that squeak.
The plastic one?
Hope you don't have cp4 pump injector
It’s a Ford of course it has the CP-4 fuel pump. Not injector ! Only about 6 % in the U.S. fail. If he uses fuel additive’s he should be fine.
Yup - I have the CP4 and I do use fuel additives every tank.
@@TonyBenton0728 I use fuel additives too but just to put my mind at ease I put a S&S bypass system in mine, great unbiased video!
Delete
Maybe after warranty is up I will.
It is against the law so be careful with deleting it
That thing sounds like a Prius
Sounds fine to me. I like to actually be able to have a conversation on the road with the other people in the truck, not just hear exhaust. Don’t get me wrong, older diesels sound awesome I just don’t need to be reminded 24/7 I am driving one. But to each their own.
@@RollingWithRuss I wasn’t taking a jab lol just a good ole joke 🤣
It is what it is… you’re clueless.
Okay? Thanks for insulting me without providing any real feed back. Helps the algorithm nonetheless!
@@RollingWithRussjust don't understand people with their negativity 🙄