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Just stumbled into your UA-cam channel and I completely agree. We have a 2021 F350 "Godzilla" with the 7.3 engine. We bought it (used) to pull our 2022 Ahara 365RL which I weighed this last week at 14,400 loaded for a trip and the truck has done everything we want it to. I've pulled the trailer up into the mountains in SE New Mexico at around 9,000 feet with no issues whatsoever. We're not full timers, but even if we were, the economics of gas over diesel would keep us in the gas engine with ample power to pull wherever we go. I've had people come up to me at the campground and say that's a nice truck, but then they notice it doesn't have the diesel emblems on the door. I explain that the cost of diesel (and DEF) didn't make sense and they pull out the "power card". But when I tell them the 7.3 has all the power I need, they just scoff and walk away. Now maybe if I was pulling a 20K pounder I would probably go with a DRW and Diesel, but I'm not. And yes they are correct that the diesel does get better gas mileage, however I'd have to drive like 200,000 miles before the diesel would be more cost effective, and that's just on fuel. Not to mention the maintenance costs that go with a diesel. I like y'alls channel so I'll be watching for more!
We're glad you found us! We're really happy with the truck but there's definitely a point where an upgrade is needed, but the internet will lead you to believe you need a Kenworth to pull a pop up lol. In the end it's whatever people like & what works for them. We're just really happy with this setup. You're right, those hills in NM will test a truck for sure but we made it just fine as well. Thanks for hanging out with us!
Everyone thinks they need a diesel, and 10 years ago that was probably true. All 3 gassers are fairly good tow vehicles these days. I’m very pleased with our Hemi and it spends 50% of the miles towing. I’ll say this much, y’all sure do put the miles on your truck!
Wow that orange shirt is bright. Nothing wrong with a gas engine with todays trucks and the 10 speed transmissions. We ended up with a 2015 F350 DRW 6.7 diesel when we were shopping. It is the XL trim level with a few minor updates. It was the best deal we could find at the time. We only paid 45K for it. Didn't need all the upgrades that a lot of people look for. Just need a solid truck to do the job we were asking it to do. We pull a 2016 42' Grand Design Solitude 379FL at a GVWR of 16K. The setup has been a joy to drive anywhere we have been. Safe travels!
You need more subscribers! You are easily one of my favorite RV channels. I like how informative your videos are. Plus you vary your content. How-tos, exploration, and traveling. Keep your great videos coming!
I agree with you. I have had a Ford diesel and after a few years i have swithed back to a gas truck. I did get better mileage with the diesel, but if you don't consistently drive a diesel you start to run into engine issues with them ( turbo systems, fuel injectors, glow plugs). With the diesel fuel being so high i could not afford to keep driving it daily. Also when towing it not always easy to find a place that sells diesel fuel that can fit my truck and rig. With the gas engine i get lower fuel mileage, but fuel is cheaper, and i can get it anywhere. It pulls my 5th wheel with no issues. Plus they are a lot cheaper to buy new over a diesel engine.
@@RVUntethered My wife doesn’t really want to stay at an RV park unless they have a hot tub. You know how difficult it is to find an RV resort with a hot tub?!!
@@QLFProductions Ha! We don’t have THAT criteria, but we did last year when we were looking for a place to spend our 20th anniversary. So yes, I can imagine you spend a bit more time looking for it. Ha!
Great video!, we tow with a 2019 Ford F250 6.2. I've done a lot of research on the 7.3 and decided it's the truck for us. Your video was one of the deciding factor for us! Although we watched many others. It's more than enough for what we are towing, a 2023 Cougar 290rls 12,200 gvwr. We recently ordered a 2024 F350 with the 7.3L. We only tow our fifth wheel maybe once or twice a month during camping season and didn't see the need for a diesel. Plus we're recently retired and on a budget also! 😁
That’s great! Congrats on your new truck! We meet others in campgrounds that have the same truck and love it, but they are afraid to say so! 😁 Do you know which rear end it came with? Safe travels!
@RVUntethered I ordered the 3.73 for the fact I don't plan on towing really heavy. The 3.73 will tow a goose neck or fifth wheel around 18,600 lbs. I don't ever plan on towing anything close to 18,000 lbs. Also, I believe the 3.73 will get me better mpg as an everyday vehicle. Just my opinion!
@RVUntethered I need to correct myself 🥺. The tow numbers I stated were for a 2023 F350 with the engine and rear axle we discussed, but it will only tow 17,600 lbs fifth wheel and 17,800 lbs goose-neck and not the 18,600 lbs I stated before. I haven't been able to find the 2024 numbers even on the Ford website.
Love your channel, happened to come across it by accident and glad I did. We are in the market for a new truck for our travel trailer, good info so appreciate that!
Though I generally don't follow RVers whose lifestyle is as comfy as yours, this first video I've watched is well enough done that I'll subscribe and try your channel for a while. Don't go creating drama about barely scraping by, just because I usually find those channels more interesting. Looks like you're doing a good job of being yourselves, and that is my #1 requirement of any channel I choose to stick with. I'm not in the market for a pickup truck, but do appreciate your observations about trim level and engine selection, versus cost. I think that a lot of people who whine about inflation and unaffordability, are just suckers for buying whatever expensive crap a company's marketing department makes them feel entitled to, to keep up with the Joneses. I think that if your pickup were 100% only used for pulling the 5th wheel, something like a Volvo big rig tractor would make more sense. But if using the pickup for other things/work, your choice makes sense. Too few pickup owners consider heavy duty or medium duty trucks, for the heavy and medium duty tasks they do with pickups.
We have the same truck but a 23. Our new fifth wheel is a Brinkley Z3100 (I believe is the same floor plan as yours) We are retired and full timers that started out with a Airstream and F150 V8 18 months ago. We switched to our new setup in late July of this year and love it. We really enjoy your videos and those bloopers are hilarious. Get up the good work.
Thank you so much! We really want to stop at a dealer and tour the Brinkley. It’s definitely the prettiest fifth wheel going down the road! Then again, the classic clean airstream behind a nice truck always catches my eye. You’ve got great taste in rigs!
We pulled our camper up into the Smoky Mountains with a Chevy 2500 with the 6.6l gas. If I had a job that I pulled trailers all the time I could probably justify a diesel but this gasser does all I need. Great video and safe travels!
Hi Cody & Angela, we have a 2017 F-250 XLT with the 6.2L, 6 spd. and 3.73 rear end we tow our Keystone Cougar 5th wheel and it has never let us down for power. Yes, it's thirst as you guys experience with your 7.3 and we are averaging about the same MPG as you indicated. With the XLT trim level, we are in an advantage with regard to payload capacity over those with higher trim levels. My brother has a 2023 Limited and his payload capacity is 700# less than our's. That can be pretty significant when your towing/hauling. Happy and safe travels until next time.
Thanks for watching! I’ve always heard that 6.2 is a bulletproof motor. We love the Cougars. Some friends of ours got one recently and we really liked the layout. Safe travels!
I've used gassers in the past for pulling trailers. They work just fine for the most part pulling large travel trailers but they are thirsty. I use a diesel now but that is because I went up to a heavy duty tractor and trailer I needed to pull.
My wife and I would have preferred a gas truck but the newer trucks with the capabilities we need for our fifth wheel were out of our budget and the older gas trucks just didn’t have enough payload.We went with a used 2015 Cummins. Besides the cost of diesel fuel in some areas, we are pleased with it but I know that a new gas truck would handle my Rv with no problem.
Awesome job on the gas truck ! We have the 6.7 and a solitude 2930rl, boondocking in Colorado this last July and get 10mpg towing on average sometime 9 sometime 11mpg lot of factors wind hills and such. Those 7.3 are very nice and a great option for alot of people. We got our truck brand new xlt model for 53k in 2019 .
7 years full time. We tow with a 2004 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dully 8.1 with Alison 6 sp . now has 240 thousand. Pull a 37ft 2014 Solitude 15 thousand. 6 to 7 mpg pulling it. We also have a 2000 Shasta Flite 1 slide 6000 lb loaded. 8 to 9 mpg . Truck only gets 10 pulling nothing. Love my Gasser.
We've got a 22 F350 CCLB 7.3L with the 4:30 gears. Pulling just at 13.6k (weighed) fiver. We just got through the Adirondack mountains (65/69), averaging 65Mph, we came in right at 8.2Mpg. I ordered mine as an XLT. If your a Ford guy, you know the XLT is the way to go. We went long bed for the 48 gallon gas tank, higher tow rating, and no worries about cab meeting the cap of the trailer. And yes, it's a constant whine fest from the diesel fans about how you can't pull with a gasser.. well, fully loaded I'm almost 8K UNDER my tow capacity, 1100# under my cargo cap, and right at 9K under my GCVWR. The big learning curve is figuring how to get the 10 speed to transmission brake on downhills, and that's easy. I've never come close to red line, and with the power band being 34-4700RPMs, I normally only hit it downshifting on long declines, and even then not for long as the transmission holds the speed. Love your videos, and hope to see y'all out there!
I’m impressed with that MPG with 4:30 gears! I bet it pulls like a beast too! I love trucks period but it’s always kind of comical to see the back and forth online. We love doing meetups on the road so stay tuned for future plans. Safe travels.
@RVUntethered I was too. And it pulls like my Sanibel is barely there. Now if I average 70MpH while towing, it averages around 6Mpg.. so speed is absolutely a killer with the set up I have. Thankfully I'm never in a rush :) Hope to meet up out there sometime, we'll be heading down to NOLA in a few days, then moseying our way to Florida
We pulled a 367bhs for 20,000 miles with a 2500, 6.4 gas, 3.73 gear srw. No issues, loved it. Just did get 3500 6.7 srw just because of the new Momentum 17k +.
Thank You For Your Quote On Nay-Sayers 👍👍👍 I also have A 2022 XLT F-250 Shortbed 4wd 3:55 gears Tow My Fully Loaded 26ft Bumper Pull Toyhauler 13,800lbs No Issues Average MPG 6.5-9.0 Didn't Buy It For Fuel Mileage Bought It Because I had a 2013 6.7 powerstroke and it failed on me cost me $9000+ and still didn't work The Bosh CP4.2 is UNRELIABLE And I love my 7.3 Godzilla,My upgrades rear fenderwells dame as u and factory mudflaps and did the MBRP Cat Back Exhaust Love that IM SUBSCRIBED ENJOY 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That is awesome! I bet that exhaust sounds incredible! I had a similar exhaust on my F-150 with the 5.0. What sound! My son has it now and will call me so I can hear the exhaust! This 7.3 is a beast! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Such a beautiful area. And actually such a nice calm ground!! I love that y’all have dinner with your viewers. So cool. If y’all are ever in the North Dallas area let’s do it. Xoxo
☺️We love it! I know it would surprise you to know that we aren’t booked out very far (haha), but there is a very good chance that we will be there mid-January!
NICE RIDE . I CALCULATE FUEL ECONOMY IN CENTS/MILE. MY 5TH WHEEL IS RATED AT 10K GVWR. MY CURRENT RIDE IS A 07 SILVERADO 3500 4X4 CREW CAB. WITH TODAY'S FUEL PRICE I GET BETWEEN 34 AND 42 CENTS/MILE. MY LAS RIDE WAS A 06 GMC 2500 EXTRA CAB 4X4 6L GAS. THAT THING RAN ABOUT 55-62 CENTS/MILE. AND THE 3500 HAS BETTER BRAKES
Great job on your videos. Found you a couple months ago. Yours along with other UA-camrs have given us good ideas on where to go on future trips. This is was our first year with an RV after decades in a tent. Bought a GD 312bhts this past spring along with taking delivery of a '22 F350 Lariat WITH the 7.3. Very satisfied with the 7.3. Not being full timers, this was the perfect choice. Even if we were full timers I'd probably make the same choice. Spending 10-11k more for the 6 7 just didn't make sense, for us. Your towing numbers pretty much reflect what we experienced. Between 8 & 9 MPG. We will be taking a trip next year to Estes Park. I was encouraged to hear about you having no problem towing in the mountains. That seems to echo what others are experiencing. Most of trips will be around Minnesota but hopefully one or two long distance trips each year. Hopefully you can spend time in our area of the country. Lots of great areas to visit. Just have to plan ahead for the popular areas. Keep up the good work on your videos!
That is so nice of you to say! Congrats on your new truck! You will LOVE Estes Park! We also plan to pass through Minnesota at least a few times, next year. We never really had time to explore when we lived there, but we loved it so much!
Gas engines today are plenty capable. I have a 3500 duramax diesel and wanted to go gas route but I ended up staying diesel so travel days and fuel stops wouldn’t be an issue. We have a 44ft solitude and very few gas stations have room for us at the reels so to make it easier to manage travel days we just find truck stops. I think had we gone 36 feet or less I would have went gas easily though. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I’m so jealous of the fuel tank capacity! We’re at 36 gallons and I would really like a bigger tank and access to the truck lanes. We love the Solitude line. They are well done inside & out. Safe travels!
Your truck matches up good to what your towing. Having a 16k dry weight Momentum, ours is in the dually/ diesel range. Definitely puttying Canyonview RV resort on our list when we’re out west next year.
We've RV'd for ~45+ years. I tow a 8400# tt with a '21 F350 7.3L, 3:73 rear with absolutely no issues thru all the hills & mtns here in the Pacific N.W. I had to order mine as all the F350's & most F250 around here on the lots are oil burners. Although the extra cost was not the factor for me, I saved the $10k As to mpg's I average 10.3 on a 4200 mile trip to AZ & back. Friend with a diesel and similar trailer averaged ~1 mpg better. He paid ~ $0.50- $1 g more for fuel + DEF. Sure he has a lot more TQ going up hills but I had no issues keeping up at all. Going down the long hills the 10 spd tranny worked great. Rarely had to use the brakes. Given all the emission issues with diesels I'm not regretting this gasser at all.
Same here! The ten speed is kind of the unsung hero of the whole thing. I used to love driving a manual but I don’t think I could shift as good as this thing can 😂
You guys keep getting better and better! I love seeing places that I probably will never get to see in person! Your information is great and I always pass it along to my husband …my kids laugh cause I talk about you guys all the time just like we’ve been friends forever ! Till next time! Much Love..Cindy
I don’t buy all the extra stuff. Just adds weight I don’t want to haul around. I drive a diesel, 12 mpg pulling a 34 ft toy hauler. Never get 12 with a gas. Investment was worth it to me. Longevity of the engine makes it worth it.
I'm out here with a 2001 8.1 gasser with 63,000 miles on the clock pulling our 2018 41ft montana. Cat scale has us grossing just under 24,000. No problems here getting down the road. Happy Camping
That MPG is hard to swallow towing a light trailer like that 😬 We have a 21 Ram 3500 CC longbox Duelly. It has the High Compression Cummins 410 gears 50gal tank ramair rear suspension 360 cameras duel alternators. Bought it new April of 21 for just under 65k. We tow an Alliance Valor 40v13 that is over 15k empty and pushing 20k loaded. Not towing we average 22-23mpg and towing it has never dropped below 11mpg. A word of advice for Cummins owners is to keep your RPMs at or just below 2000RPM. Ours will run right at 2000 at 65mph and with the Variable Turbo it hardly ever shifts it just pulls harder 👍
We didn't choose a diesel because I can work on the gas engine myself and gas is available in remote areas. I run all my trucks into the ground which with a gas engine avoids a 20 or 30k rebuild at the mid-life. That doesn't even include the popular diesel delete.
We have our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD 3500 LTZ with the 6.6 liter diesel which listed for $71k in 2018 but did not pay close to that price. We recently went on a 3,000 mile round trip without our Reflection and got 23mpg. When pulling our Reflection 5th wheel we get between 11 and 13mpg. Typically don’t go over 65 miles an hour but sweet spot is like 63 mph. Truck is a beast climbing mountains and brake exhaust is awesome going down the mountains.
Love Grand Junction! The golf course on the west side has a cliff you hit off… beautiful site. My in-laws went with us camping on Grand Mesa and caught a lot of trout for our dinners… enjoyed the video!
Our 2020 cummings gets 25mpg when not towing, 13.5mpg towing our 13k trailer. Truck value is same as when new. Never downshifts when climbing, love the exhaust brake while decending. No more white knuckle driving like when we had a gasser. Always able to drive in cruise control. Its a better deal to have a diesel. Especially when you trade or sell it. Oh yea, oil changes are every 15k miles. I will never pay for a gas truck. Do you like using those little gas stations? We use truck lanes. Huge advantage. We also save around $1 gallon with the ESP card. No way is a gasser better. I see the diesel a much greater value worth the investment. Will save you more then you paid for the diesel. Maybe for weekenders but never for fulltimers.
Had a 2020 Ram that never got those numbers with a 9k lb camper. Had way too many issues that ended up with a fuel system replacement at just 25k miles. Truck still had issues after the supposed fix and stelantis didn't want to help after the fix to further isolate the issue. Finally swapped it for a GMC with the 6.6L gas and so far I am happy. Sure it does not tow as well as with a diesel but with reduced cost and fuel and def along with lower maintenance cost it was worth it.
We drive a Chevy work truck. Double cab 6 ft bed. No carpet!! We have electric door locks and windows. The only thing we don’t have is key fob. Easier to clean. 3.73 rear end and about 8 MPG. Works for us. Mostly Ky and Tenn mountains.
3.73 is a great differential! Great mix of mpg and pulling power. It works great for ours. We’ve done the bell & whistle thing and these days it’s almost distracting! Thanks for watching & safe travels
Love your choice of Trucks :) We have a 2022 F-350 Lariat Ultimate 6 .7L Diesel that we love. And it's in Atlas Blue. I know we probably didn't need the diesel, but when it's going down the road, it doesn't feel like it's lugging at all. Pulling a 2017 Keystone Avalance 320RS that's probably very close to your Reflection. No major problems with the Avalanche so far so hoping this summer will be trouble free also.
Very nice you can legally pull that 5th wheel. Pulling a very lite grand design (6000lb to 8000lb) is in no way the same thing as pulling a Jaco north point 382flrb (17000lb) at minimum 2xs the weight of your 5th wheel I just looked at my comment after I posted and it came across a bit negative. So I would like to add some more. I don't like ford much, that being said a few months ago my wife bought a ford pickup and it is nice and is winning me over. But I just like my dodge 3500. But lit me say I love your content and you two are doing a great job. And I have a soft spot for dogs and I just adore yours. So thank you Rodger and Sheila S&R Bucket list adventurers
😊No worries! We always had Chevy (or whatever we could afford..ha!). Our friend helped us move our very first RV to a permanent spot, in his Ford truck, back in 2011 and we were impressed with how it pulled. That was when we bought in to Ford!
Hi guys, I just found your channel, I like your way of doing things. Too many people on UA-cam that are silly and keep the camera on them. I don't want to watch someone walk around with with the camera stuck in their face. Safe travels 👍
I have the same truck but a gray 2021. I just wish it was a long bed. Not much room for anything with a slide hitch. When we purchased it super duties were hard to find. Watch out for that 🤣
Same here! I looked forever just to find a truck. Crazy times. I did manage to get my generator, one spare fuel can and a tote of miscellaneous stuff between the fifth wheel and the cab. It’s great until you actually have to lift the generator over the fifth wheel to get it out and use it 😂
And also with the higher trim level the lower your payload will be. I had a 2019 6.7 F250 Lariat and the payload was a whopping 1989 lbs. and my buddies 6.7 F250 Platinum was lower. Now I have a 2021 GMC 3500 DRW 6.6 and love the power and exhaust brake much needed going down a 10% grade on the Teton Pass. I just wanted to make sure I had enough truck because I’m keeping this one for a while… now the camper maybe not . My wife has wondered eyes and is eye balling the 3500 G by Brinkley and we currently have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 367bhs.
Haha. Just got the f350 7.3 super cab long bed 2023 xlt. Drove a power stroke diesel for 25 years. Also a diesel mechanic. No more diesel love the Godzilla. Pulling three trailers here in Colorado. New diesel are not reliable. Everything from the cp4 to the dpf etc etc. thanks from bills cool projects on youtube. I’ll be posting a video also in a bit.
Hey! I’ve got the same engine in my 2021 gulfstream 6320 motorhome and it goes! And not to mention all the Big class A gassers with the 7.3 engine, they’re much heavier and get the job done through the big hills and mountains. Yeah ya might drop a gear but big deal. Those engines are rated for 350 horsepower and 468 foot torque, not bad! I love diesels too but my motor home can get down the road. Pushing 8 to the mile now.
That’s good MPG! That’s a heavy rig catching a lot of wind resistance so that’s great to hear! I just googled the 6320 and love it. That’s a very cool rig!
Iwe love it, full body paint , satilite system and I wrenched in sumo springs front and rear and a beefier steering stabilizer and all that. Plus put better brushed nickel fixtures in the sinks. Wish I could send ya a pic of it, we are very proud of it And are comfy going down the road and parked.@@RVUntethered
Ha! No, Charlie is more of a squeak and honker! 😂 The howling dog was a daily routine, from a neighboring dog that didn’t want to be outside in his kennel.
Good video 😊 every body likes what truck they have but short beds is not good have to have special hitch that is been around a long time short bed is more manuverable as for gas or diesel they are both a lot of emissions not good for both i know diesel cost more its everybody's choice but diesel is best in my opinion have had 5 6.6 diesel duramax but both 7.3 and 6 6 gas are good when they had pre emissions the 454 chevy was king so good old days are gone that's why we make are own choices 🤔😀 safe travels
I miss the 454! What a motor! That brings back memories of our farm trucks! We agree 100%. Whatever you like & whatever gets you out there seeing this beautiful country we have. Safe travels!
Filming. Can’t you create a second channel, non monetized personal channel to show inside National Parks or fed spots. That’s my plan. Of course if I happen to be wearing a shirt with my website or other channel, whoops. We pay enough in taxes and fees. Also, you both do a great job on the channel and the content. Now I’m looking at a 350 instead of a 250. Just getting started with this. Truck, then rv.
Nice video. I went from a 2004 6.0L power stroke to a 2023 7.3L gasser. So far so good. My only concern is longevity. Power stoke had 400,000 miles. Don't think 7.3L will make it that far. Also what model Reflection do you have?
We are at 73K miles on our gas truck and we USE it. So far so good here too. We did have to do some small repairs and maintenance (coming up in a video soon). Our Reflection is the 320MKS layout. Thanks for watching!
I bought a new 2022 Ford F350 with the Godzilla 7.3 gas engine and traded in my 2010 Ford F350 with the diesel engine. We left the dealership pulling our Raptor Toy hauler which was 40 foot long with a golf cart and Harley in the back. We were headed out of state from Georgia to Texas. By the time we had made it to Louisiana I knew I had made a mistake. The Godzilla had 430 horsepower and 475 ft.-lb. of torque and my diesel had 350 horsepower 650 lb.- of torque. The new Godzilla engine after driving the diesel for so long just seemed very lazy and lethargic. I guess if I had been used to only driving a gas engine such as the V-10 the difference would not have been noticeable. I called to try and get my old truck back but sadly it had just been sold to a wholesaler. The dealership did trade me up into a new diesel when we completed our trip. We road tested the Godzilla without pulling the trailer and I was convinced that the difference between the two was minute. I was proven wrong once we hooked the toy hauler up and we hit the first hill.
40’ is a little much. If we were going over 40’ especially with a toy hauler we’d move to a dually diesel. I hate that you had a bad experience. I’ve driven diesels off and on and definitely wouldn’t describe the Godzilla as lethargic but we could’ve had different setups or specs. Gearing makes a huge difference!
Factory specs for our toy hauler are. Dry Weight 14,807 lbs. Payload Capacity 3,193 lbs. GVWR 18,000 lbs. Hitch Weight 3,465 lbs. We have it maxed out at a little over the 18000 lb. limit and our hitch weight is around 3700 lbs. I really wanted the gas engine to work since the truck was about $11,000 cheaper and that gas is also way cheaper than diesel. I feel that it was a little much for a gas engine and my driving style. The gas engine was very peppy until it was saddled with my 19000 Lb anchor to drag up a hill. It did it no doubt, just not the way I wanted it too or was accustomed too. I am a new sub to your channel. Great videos, thanks :)@@RVUntethered
R-U Using Good Gas R Cheap gas U Use Shell u’ll get better gas mileage, In the Long Run Shell U won’t be broke down on the side of. R in the shop all the Time.
Gross weight with the truck and trailer with a full tank of fuel on the truck and about 1/2 tank of water in the trailer is 22,060. The trailer is around 14k.
I grew up in a Chevy family but switched over to Ford in 2014 and had really good luck with the F150 and the Expedition. I figured best to stick with what has done well for me so far. With that said, there are some really nice looking Rams in the campgrounds! Whatever you like & whatever gets you there!
yeah, The day of the Diesel, for most of us...is..pretty much gone with these monster gas motors. Save huge money up front...pay a buck less a gallon...no def fluid....no $100plus oil changes...no particulat filters clogging up ...no def systems clogging up.No $$$$ fuel filters.....the list goes on...And my Diesel got 12mpg towing...my gas gets 8.5...BIG DEAL! I can put up with more downshifts for the gas truck overall savings!
The diesel definitely has benefits to it, but I agree on the cost. If you purchase the diesel strictly for mpg savings or ‘resale value’, I’m afraid there are instances where you lose. I also feel as though the way that we travel, we aren’t allowed to complain about gas mileage! Ha! It kind of comes with the territory! Thanks for watching!
I am starting to like your channel. As a mechanic, i don't agree with your choice of truck. I am absolutely sure it is a very nice truck. I work on them way too much. At approximately 120k, repair bills become as much as a new payment. And i will say that about all big 3 of the towing choices. Time to get a new truck. And that is tru for Gas and Diesel. Its not the engine, but the steering and suspention, and electronic parts that cost big $, and take time to repair. I hate being stranded. That death wabble thing scares me the most. Towing will wear on things you might not consider otherwise. All trucks will tow very well till they get to 4 yeas old. 😊
Awesome video and views, do you have a video of putting the cattle pusher bumper guard on or can you do one on how it's attached, we recently also went with the 7.3 gasser in a 2023 f-250 and love it we traded in our 6.7 diesel
We had this bumper put on at a shop in Minnesota, but there are plastic inserts on the bumper, near the tow hooks. The inserts have to be removed and there is a bracket that attaches to the frame of the truck, through those insert holes. The brush guard attaches to the bracket and is supported by the frame. It seems like it would be easy to do by yourself, but you would likely need three people, so you can hold it up and put the bolts in. We are happy with it. I eventually want to pull it off and clean under it, but I need to be in a place where I have help. Once I get the chance, I’ll make sure and film it! Thanks for watching!
I can get 10.5-11 mpg with my diesel and that's at towing 70-75 mph. You get 8 mpg and probably tow 60-65. In the CO mountains I have way more power than you and have engine braking not just using the gears. You told the truth- you couldn't afford the diesel so got the gasser so therefore you have to tell people how great it is (when in fact you know the diesel is better in everyway other than initial cost.
I would get the diesel for $10K more. It will tow better. You would get 11 MPG when towing. When you sell or trade it in you will get at least $5K of the $10K back. The better gas milage will pay for the other $5K. If you get a bigger rig the gasser wont cut it. If you tow a lot or are a full time RVer. Diesel is a no brainer.
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Just stumbled into your UA-cam channel and I completely agree. We have a 2021 F350 "Godzilla" with the 7.3 engine. We bought it (used) to pull our 2022 Ahara 365RL which I weighed this last week at 14,400 loaded for a trip and the truck has done everything we want it to. I've pulled the trailer up into the mountains in SE New Mexico at around 9,000 feet with no issues whatsoever. We're not full timers, but even if we were, the economics of gas over diesel would keep us in the gas engine with ample power to pull wherever we go. I've had people come up to me at the campground and say that's a nice truck, but then they notice it doesn't have the diesel emblems on the door. I explain that the cost of diesel (and DEF) didn't make sense and they pull out the "power card". But when I tell them the 7.3 has all the power I need, they just scoff and walk away. Now maybe if I was pulling a 20K pounder I would probably go with a DRW and Diesel, but I'm not. And yes they are correct that the diesel does get better gas mileage, however I'd have to drive like 200,000 miles before the diesel would be more cost effective, and that's just on fuel. Not to mention the maintenance costs that go with a diesel. I like y'alls channel so I'll be watching for more!
We're glad you found us! We're really happy with the truck but there's definitely a point where an upgrade is needed, but the internet will lead you to believe you need a Kenworth to pull a pop up lol. In the end it's whatever people like & what works for them. We're just really happy with this setup. You're right, those hills in NM will test a truck for sure but we made it just fine as well. Thanks for hanging out with us!
OMG the dogs were flying. Too funny.
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Everyone thinks they need a diesel, and 10 years ago that was probably true. All 3 gassers are fairly good tow vehicles these days. I’m very pleased with our Hemi and it spends 50% of the miles towing. I’ll say this much, y’all sure do put the miles on your truck!
😆THAT, we do! We say that we aren’t exactly in a position to ever complain about gas mileage! 😁
I like how the Shirt reflects the response by Angela to the spider 😊
Ha! Cody said that someone would make a comment about my shirt! 🤣🤣
Wow that orange shirt is bright. Nothing wrong with a gas engine with todays trucks and the 10 speed transmissions. We ended up with a 2015 F350 DRW 6.7 diesel when we were shopping. It is the XL trim level with a few minor updates. It was the best deal we could find at the time. We only paid 45K for it. Didn't need all the upgrades that a lot of people look for. Just need a solid truck to do the job we were asking it to do. We pull a 2016 42' Grand Design Solitude 379FL at a GVWR of 16K. The setup has been a joy to drive anywhere we have been. Safe travels!
😂 I (Cody) told her the orang shirt would get noticed! I really love that 6.7. I’ve driven them and man. I’m not sure anything needs that much power!
I find that ppl that need adult supervision are the most fun! Ang is a hoot!! lol
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You need more subscribers! You are easily one of my favorite RV channels. I like how informative your videos are. Plus you vary your content. How-tos, exploration, and traveling. Keep your great videos coming!
That’s so nice! Thank you so much!
Budget is a key point. Everyone has their own budget points. We have a f350 and love it! Thanks for sharing ❤
So true!
@@RVUntethered ♡
I agree with you. I have had a Ford diesel and after a few years i have swithed back to a gas truck. I did get better mileage with the diesel, but if you don't consistently drive a diesel you start to run into engine issues with them ( turbo systems, fuel injectors, glow plugs). With the diesel fuel being so high i could not afford to keep driving it daily. Also when towing it not always easy to find a place that sells diesel fuel that can fit my truck and rig. With the gas engine i get lower fuel mileage, but fuel is cheaper, and i can get it anywhere. It pulls my 5th wheel with no issues. Plus they are a lot cheaper to buy new over a diesel engine.
I agree. I will say, the option to get a commercial fuel card and use the trucker lanes for fuel would be awesome!
The spider dance was awesome! You two are hilarious! God bless!
😂Thanks for watching!
I’m glad the gas truck gets the job done and I’m glad the hot tub was functioning.
Priorities, right?! 🤣
@@RVUntethered My wife doesn’t really want to stay at an RV park unless they have a hot tub. You know how difficult it is to find an RV resort with a hot tub?!!
@@QLFProductions Ha! We don’t have THAT criteria, but we did last year when we were looking for a place to spend our 20th anniversary. So yes, I can imagine you spend a bit more time looking for it. Ha!
Great video!, we tow with a 2019 Ford F250 6.2. I've done a lot of research on the 7.3 and decided it's the truck for us. Your video was one of the deciding factor for us! Although we watched many others. It's more than enough for what we are towing, a 2023 Cougar 290rls 12,200 gvwr. We recently ordered a 2024 F350 with the 7.3L. We only tow our fifth wheel maybe once or twice a month during camping season and didn't see the need for a diesel. Plus we're recently retired and on a budget also! 😁
That’s great! Congrats on your new truck!
We meet others in campgrounds that have the same truck and love it, but they are afraid to say so! 😁
Do you know which rear end it came with?
Safe travels!
@RVUntethered I ordered the 3.73 for the fact I don't plan on towing really heavy. The 3.73 will tow a goose neck or fifth wheel around 18,600 lbs. I don't ever plan on towing anything close to 18,000 lbs. Also, I believe the 3.73 will get me better mpg as an everyday vehicle. Just my opinion!
@@bigcoadv2023 Perfect! That’s what we have.
@RVUntethered I need to correct myself 🥺. The tow numbers I stated were for a 2023 F350 with the engine and rear axle we discussed, but it will only tow 17,600 lbs fifth wheel and 17,800 lbs goose-neck
and not the 18,600 lbs I stated before. I haven't been able to find the 2024 numbers even on the Ford website.
Love your channel, happened to come across it by accident and glad I did. We are in the market for a new truck for our travel trailer, good info so appreciate that!
Excellent! Thank you so much for watching!
Though I generally don't follow RVers whose lifestyle is as comfy as yours, this first video I've watched is well enough done that I'll subscribe and try your channel for a while. Don't go creating drama about barely scraping by, just because I usually find those channels more interesting. Looks like you're doing a good job of being yourselves, and that is my #1 requirement of any channel I choose to stick with.
I'm not in the market for a pickup truck, but do appreciate your observations about trim level and engine selection, versus cost. I think that a lot of people who whine about inflation and unaffordability, are just suckers for buying whatever expensive crap a company's marketing department makes them feel entitled to, to keep up with the Joneses.
I think that if your pickup were 100% only used for pulling the 5th wheel, something like a Volvo big rig tractor would make more sense. But if using the pickup for other things/work, your choice makes sense. Too few pickup owners consider heavy duty or medium duty trucks, for the heavy and medium duty tasks they do with pickups.
Thanks for sharing your anointed opinion of the Ford v8
We have the same truck but a 23. Our new fifth wheel is a Brinkley Z3100 (I believe is the same floor plan as yours) We are retired and full timers that started out with a Airstream and F150 V8 18 months ago. We switched to our new setup in late July of this year and love it. We really enjoy your videos and those bloopers are hilarious. Get up the good work.
Thank you so much! We really want to stop at a dealer and tour the Brinkley. It’s definitely the prettiest fifth wheel going down the road! Then again, the classic clean airstream behind a nice truck always catches my eye. You’ve got great taste in rigs!
I tow my 5th wheel with a 2022 Ram with the 6.4 and 4:10 gears. Love the power and most importantly, the reliability vs. the modern diesels
Thanks for the great video! Just found you guys, and you all are awesome!
Thanks for watching!! 🙃
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Oh Angela, you and spiders need to be on more videos. Those outtakes are hilarious! Love you guys.
No more spiders are allowed!!! 😆😆
We pulled our camper up into the Smoky Mountains with a Chevy 2500 with the 6.6l gas. If I had a job that I pulled trailers all the time I could probably justify a diesel but this gasser does all I need. Great video and safe travels!
Thanks! We were worried about the smokies too but once we did it, piece of cake! Thanks for watching. Be safe out there!
Hi Cody & Angela, we have a 2017 F-250 XLT with the 6.2L, 6 spd. and 3.73 rear end we tow our Keystone Cougar 5th wheel and it has never let us down for power. Yes, it's thirst as you guys experience with your 7.3 and we are averaging about the same MPG as you indicated. With the XLT trim level, we are in an advantage with regard to payload capacity over those with higher trim levels. My brother has a 2023 Limited and his payload capacity is 700# less than our's. That can be pretty significant when your towing/hauling. Happy and safe travels until next time.
Thanks for watching! I’ve always heard that 6.2 is a bulletproof motor. We love the Cougars. Some friends of ours got one recently and we really liked the layout. Safe travels!
I've used gassers in the past for pulling trailers. They work just fine for the most part pulling large travel trailers but they are thirsty. I use a diesel now but that is because I went up to a heavy duty tractor and trailer I needed to pull.
My wife and I would have preferred a gas truck but the newer trucks with the capabilities we need for our fifth wheel were out of our budget and the older gas trucks just didn’t have enough payload.We went with a used 2015 Cummins. Besides the cost of diesel fuel in some areas, we are pleased with it but I know that a new gas truck would handle my Rv with no problem.
Awesome job on the gas truck !
We have the 6.7 and a solitude 2930rl, boondocking in Colorado this last July and get 10mpg towing on average sometime 9 sometime 11mpg lot of factors wind hills and such. Those 7.3 are very nice and a great option for alot of people. We got our truck brand new xlt model for 53k in 2019 .
Wind is definitely a factor! Safe travels!
Love your videos. Don't listen to the tow police. You obviously did your research. Safe travels and keep the videos coming.
😊Awe, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
7 years full time. We tow with a 2004 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dully 8.1 with Alison 6 sp . now has 240 thousand. Pull a 37ft 2014 Solitude 15 thousand. 6 to 7 mpg pulling it. We also have a 2000 Shasta Flite 1 slide 6000 lb loaded. 8 to 9 mpg . Truck only gets 10 pulling nothing. Love my Gasser.
We've got a 22 F350 CCLB 7.3L with the 4:30 gears. Pulling just at 13.6k (weighed) fiver. We just got through the Adirondack mountains (65/69), averaging 65Mph, we came in right at 8.2Mpg. I ordered mine as an XLT. If your a Ford guy, you know the XLT is the way to go. We went long bed for the 48 gallon gas tank, higher tow rating, and no worries about cab meeting the cap of the trailer.
And yes, it's a constant whine fest from the diesel fans about how you can't pull with a gasser.. well, fully loaded I'm almost 8K UNDER my tow capacity, 1100# under my cargo cap, and right at 9K under my GCVWR.
The big learning curve is figuring how to get the 10 speed to transmission brake on downhills, and that's easy. I've never come close to red line, and with the power band being 34-4700RPMs, I normally only hit it downshifting on long declines, and even then not for long as the transmission holds the speed.
Love your videos, and hope to see y'all out there!
I’m impressed with that MPG with 4:30 gears! I bet it pulls like a beast too! I love trucks period but it’s always kind of comical to see the back and forth online. We love doing meetups on the road so stay tuned for future plans. Safe travels.
@RVUntethered I was too. And it pulls like my Sanibel is barely there.
Now if I average 70MpH while towing, it averages around 6Mpg.. so speed is absolutely a killer with the set up I have. Thankfully I'm never in a rush :)
Hope to meet up out there sometime, we'll be heading down to NOLA in a few days, then moseying our way to Florida
@@RVUntethered oh.. just an FYI, you gained a new sub this morning!
@@krisbeaver2901😊😊Thank you!
@RVUntethered most welcome. Love your content and realness. And your not negative unless needed and so many RV channels are these days. So keep it up!
We pulled a 367bhs for 20,000 miles with a 2500, 6.4 gas, 3.73 gear srw. No issues, loved it. Just did get 3500 6.7 srw just because of the new Momentum 17k +.
Oh yeah! I suspect we would do the same at that point. There is a cause for the diesel for sure!
Congrats on the new rig!
Thank You For Your Quote On Nay-Sayers 👍👍👍
I also have A 2022 XLT F-250 Shortbed 4wd 3:55 gears Tow My Fully Loaded 26ft Bumper Pull Toyhauler 13,800lbs No Issues Average MPG 6.5-9.0 Didn't Buy It For Fuel Mileage Bought It Because I had a 2013 6.7 powerstroke and it failed on me cost me $9000+ and still didn't work The Bosh CP4.2 is UNRELIABLE And I love my 7.3 Godzilla,My upgrades rear fenderwells dame as u and factory mudflaps and did the MBRP Cat Back Exhaust Love that IM SUBSCRIBED ENJOY 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That is awesome! I bet that exhaust sounds incredible! I had a similar exhaust on my F-150 with the 5.0. What sound! My son has it now and will call me so I can hear the exhaust! This 7.3 is a beast! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
It was so awesome to spend some time with you guys. We’re glad you loved Grand Junction. We can’t wait to hang out again sometime in the future! ❤
💕Yes it was! Are you going to Arkansas in April?
@@RVUntethered Unfortunately, no. We’ll be busy preparing for graduation and other stuff, so we’ll be home.
@@rvgoingnow ☹️
I know. Me too 😢. But soon after that we’ll be mobile and hoping to meet up
You can never go wrong with a Ford!
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Such a beautiful area. And actually such a nice calm ground!!
I love that y’all have dinner with your viewers. So cool. If y’all are ever in the North Dallas area let’s do it. Xoxo
☺️We love it! I know it would surprise you to know that we aren’t booked out very far (haha), but there is a very good chance that we will be there mid-January!
@@RVUntethered let’s do it!!
NICE RIDE . I CALCULATE FUEL ECONOMY IN CENTS/MILE. MY 5TH WHEEL IS RATED AT 10K GVWR. MY CURRENT RIDE IS A 07 SILVERADO 3500 4X4 CREW CAB. WITH TODAY'S FUEL PRICE I GET BETWEEN 34 AND 42 CENTS/MILE. MY LAS RIDE WAS A 06 GMC 2500 EXTRA CAB 4X4 6L GAS. THAT THING RAN ABOUT 55-62 CENTS/MILE. AND THE 3500 HAS BETTER BRAKES
Great job on your videos. Found you a couple months ago. Yours along with other UA-camrs have given us good ideas on where to go on future trips.
This is was our first year with an RV after decades in a tent. Bought a GD 312bhts this past spring along with taking delivery of a '22 F350 Lariat WITH the 7.3. Very satisfied with the 7.3. Not being full timers, this was the perfect choice. Even if we were full timers I'd probably make the same choice. Spending 10-11k more for the 6 7 just didn't make sense, for us. Your towing numbers pretty much reflect what we experienced. Between 8 & 9 MPG. We will be taking a trip next year to Estes Park. I was encouraged to hear about you having no problem towing in the mountains. That seems to echo what others are experiencing.
Most of trips will be around Minnesota but hopefully one or two long distance trips each year. Hopefully you can spend time in our area of the country. Lots of great areas to visit. Just have to plan ahead for the popular areas.
Keep up the good work on your videos!
That is so nice of you to say! Congrats on your new truck!
You will LOVE Estes Park! We also plan to pass through Minnesota at least a few times, next year. We never really had time to explore when we lived there, but we loved it so much!
Gas engines today are plenty capable. I have a 3500 duramax diesel and wanted to go gas route but I ended up staying diesel so travel days and fuel stops wouldn’t be an issue. We have a 44ft solitude and very few gas stations have room for us at the reels so to make it easier to manage travel days we just find truck stops. I think had we gone 36 feet or less I would have went gas easily though. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I’m so jealous of the fuel tank capacity! We’re at 36 gallons and I would really like a bigger tank and access to the truck lanes. We love the Solitude line. They are well done inside & out. Safe travels!
Your truck matches up good to what your towing. Having a 16k dry weight Momentum, ours is in the dually/ diesel range. Definitely puttying Canyonview RV resort on our list when we’re out west next year.
It was fantastic!
we’re also happy with our ‘21 F350 CC SRW FX4 Lariat LongBed 7.3L 3:73 diff; easily tows our ‘21 Rockwood 2898KS (12k lbs)
Love it!
We've RV'd for ~45+ years. I tow a 8400# tt with a '21 F350 7.3L, 3:73 rear with absolutely no issues thru all the hills & mtns here in the Pacific N.W. I had to order mine as all the F350's & most F250 around here on the lots are oil burners. Although the extra cost was not the factor for me, I saved the $10k As to mpg's I average 10.3 on a 4200 mile trip to AZ & back. Friend with a diesel and similar trailer averaged ~1 mpg better. He paid ~ $0.50- $1 g more for fuel + DEF. Sure he has a lot more TQ going up hills but I had no issues keeping up at all. Going down the long hills the 10 spd tranny worked great. Rarely had to use the brakes. Given all the emission issues with diesels I'm not regretting this gasser at all.
Same here! The ten speed is kind of the unsung hero of the whole thing. I used to love driving a manual but I don’t think I could shift as good as this thing can 😂
You guys keep getting better and better! I love seeing places that I probably will never get to see in person! Your information is great and I always pass it along to my husband …my kids laugh cause I talk about you guys all the time just like we’ve been friends forever ! Till next time! Much Love..Cindy
That’s so sweet! We do feel that way sometimes, through this community. Let alone, once we meet!! 😁
Great video, thanks!
I don’t buy all the extra stuff. Just adds weight I don’t want to haul around. I drive a diesel, 12 mpg pulling a 34 ft toy hauler. Never get 12 with a gas. Investment was worth it to me. Longevity of the engine makes it worth it.
I'm out here with a 2001 8.1 gasser with 63,000 miles on the clock pulling our 2018 41ft montana. Cat scale has us grossing just under 24,000. No problems here getting down the road. Happy Camping
That 8.1 gas is an absolute beast I’ve heard. I used to know a few guys that pulled called to the stockyards regularly with that motor. Safe travels!
That MPG is hard to swallow towing a light trailer like that 😬
We have a 21 Ram 3500 CC longbox Duelly. It has the High Compression Cummins 410 gears 50gal tank ramair rear suspension 360 cameras duel alternators. Bought it new April of 21 for just under 65k.
We tow an Alliance Valor 40v13 that is over 15k empty and pushing 20k loaded. Not towing we average 22-23mpg and towing it has never dropped below 11mpg.
A word of advice for Cummins owners is to keep your RPMs at or just below 2000RPM.
Ours will run right at 2000 at 65mph and with the Variable Turbo it hardly ever shifts it just pulls harder 👍
That is impressive MPG!
Great video! Perhaps attach your new tool (toy) to a hunk of 2x6 0r 2x8 and can remain mobile!
That’s a great idea!!
We didn't choose a diesel because I can work on the gas engine myself and gas is available in remote areas. I run all my trucks into the ground which with a gas engine avoids a 20 or 30k rebuild at the mid-life. That doesn't even include the popular diesel delete.
Very true!
We have our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado HD 3500 LTZ with the 6.6 liter diesel which listed for $71k in 2018 but did not pay close to that price. We recently went on a 3,000 mile round trip without our Reflection and got 23mpg. When pulling our Reflection 5th wheel we get between 11 and 13mpg. Typically don’t go over 65 miles an hour but sweet spot is like 63 mph. Truck is a beast climbing mountains and brake exhaust is awesome going down the mountains.
I love your orange shirt! I want one....Angela you look marvelous. .you too Cody. 😊 love your videos ❤
☺️Thank you so much!
P.S. Cody warned me that people may comment on the brightness of my shirt. 😁
Love Grand Junction! The golf course on the west side has a cliff you hit off… beautiful site. My in-laws went with us camping on Grand Mesa and caught a lot of trout for our dinners… enjoyed the video!
Oh that’s cool! 😊
Our 2020 cummings gets 25mpg when not towing, 13.5mpg towing our 13k trailer. Truck value is same as when new. Never downshifts when climbing, love the exhaust brake while decending. No more white knuckle driving like when we had a gasser. Always able to drive in cruise control. Its a better deal to have a diesel. Especially when you trade or sell it. Oh yea, oil changes are every 15k miles.
I will never pay for a gas truck.
Do you like using those little gas stations? We use truck lanes. Huge advantage.
We also save around $1 gallon with the ESP card.
No way is a gasser better. I see the diesel a much greater value worth the investment. Will save you more then you paid for the diesel.
Maybe for weekenders but never for fulltimers.
Had a 2020 Ram that never got those numbers with a 9k lb camper. Had way too many issues that ended up with a fuel system replacement at just 25k miles. Truck still had issues after the supposed fix and stelantis didn't want to help after the fix to further isolate the issue. Finally swapped it for a GMC with the 6.6L gas and so far I am happy. Sure it does not tow as well as with a diesel but with reduced cost and fuel and def along with lower maintenance cost it was worth it.
Small gas stations are definitely a hurdle!
Thanks for watching!
@@MarkandCassie no doubt you had issues. Recall replaced the fuel pump. Best diesel out there. Sometimes we get even better mileage towing.
@@RVUntetheredYea, you shouldnt need google earth to find gas.
I just found your channel and like it alot.
🥰Thank you for watching!
We drive a Chevy work truck. Double cab 6 ft bed. No carpet!! We have electric door locks and windows. The only thing we don’t have is key fob. Easier to clean. 3.73 rear end and about 8 MPG. Works for us. Mostly Ky and Tenn mountains.
3.73 is a great differential! Great mix of mpg and pulling power. It works great for ours. We’ve done the bell & whistle thing and these days it’s almost distracting! Thanks for watching & safe travels
Love your choice of Trucks :) We have a 2022 F-350 Lariat Ultimate 6 .7L Diesel that we love. And it's in Atlas Blue. I know we probably didn't need the diesel, but when it's going down the road, it doesn't feel like it's lugging at all. Pulling a 2017 Keystone Avalance 320RS that's probably very close to your Reflection. No major problems with the Avalanche so far so hoping this summer will be trouble free also.
Nice! The Lariat Ultimate is a nice trim package!
Very nice you can legally pull that 5th wheel. Pulling a very lite grand design (6000lb to 8000lb) is in no way the same thing as pulling a Jaco north point 382flrb (17000lb) at minimum 2xs the weight of your 5th wheel I just looked at my comment after I posted and it came across a bit negative. So I would like to add some more. I don't like ford much, that being said a few months ago my wife bought a ford pickup and it is nice and is winning me over. But I just like my dodge 3500. But lit me say I love your content and you two are doing a great job. And I have a soft spot for dogs and I just adore yours.
So thank you
Rodger and Sheila
S&R Bucket list adventurers
😊No worries! We always had Chevy (or whatever we could afford..ha!). Our friend helped us move our very first RV to a permanent spot, in his Ford truck, back in 2011 and we were impressed with how it pulled. That was when we bought in to Ford!
Great video! Visual and sound very well done.
That’s so nice! Thank you!
Hi guys, I just found your channel, I like your way of doing things. Too many people on UA-cam that are silly and keep the camera on them. I don't want to watch someone walk around with with the camera stuck in their face. Safe travels 👍
Thank so much!
I tow our 320MKS with a 2003 Silverado 2500HD. We get around 12mpg.
You can get HP with RPM or Torque. Torque is just more comfortable but at a cost.
True!
I have the same truck but a gray 2021. I just wish it was a long bed. Not much room for anything with a slide hitch. When we purchased it super duties were hard to find. Watch out for that 🤣
Yes, a long bed would be nice! Things get pretty cramped in the bed for sure!!
Thanks for watching!
Same here! I looked forever just to find a truck. Crazy times. I did manage to get my generator, one spare fuel can and a tote of miscellaneous stuff between the fifth wheel and the cab. It’s great until you actually have to lift the generator over the fifth wheel to get it out and use it 😂
And also with the higher trim level the lower your payload will be. I had a 2019 6.7 F250 Lariat and the payload was a whopping 1989 lbs. and my buddies 6.7 F250 Platinum was lower. Now I have a 2021 GMC 3500 DRW 6.6 and love the power and exhaust brake much needed going down a 10% grade on the Teton Pass. I just wanted to make sure I had enough truck because I’m keeping this one for a while… now the camper maybe not . My wife has wondered eyes and is eye balling the 3500 G by Brinkley and we currently have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 367bhs.
I heard the diesel exhaust IS a whole other level of downhill braking!
“Wife has wandering eyes..” 🤣🤣🤣
Haha. Just got the f350 7.3 super cab long bed 2023 xlt. Drove a power stroke diesel for 25 years. Also a diesel mechanic. No more diesel love the Godzilla. Pulling three trailers here in Colorado. New diesel are not reliable. Everything from the cp4 to the dpf etc etc. thanks from bills cool projects on youtube. I’ll be posting a video also in a bit.
Man we love ours! Honestly the fuel pump thing is one of my biggest worries about ever switching to diesel
@@RVUntethered one of many reasons. Thanks
I have a 2015 Ram with a 6.4 gas pulling a 40 ft fith been from ohio to Arizona 3 times get 6 to 9 pulling camper works great
Nice! Love seeing all the love for the gas trucks!
Love the vid. Does that place have actual tent camping spots?
It doesn’t appear to have tent camping options (I had to check). This campground is definitely top five for us! So serene!
www.darkskyrv.com/
Love your videos! What fell out of the drivers door when Angela got back in after getting her glasses out of the lost & found?
Haha! I can't remember! Something did! Maybe it was trash or a rag that Cody likes to keep in the door!
Nice campground
Man that was a nice campground! Pretty new too!
Hey! I’ve got the same engine in my 2021 gulfstream 6320 motorhome and it goes! And not to mention all the Big class A gassers with the 7.3 engine, they’re much heavier and get the job done through the big hills and mountains. Yeah ya might drop a gear but big deal. Those engines are rated for 350 horsepower and 468 foot torque, not bad! I love diesels too but my motor home can get down the road. Pushing 8 to the mile now.
That’s good MPG! That’s a heavy rig catching a lot of wind resistance so that’s great to hear! I just googled the 6320 and love it. That’s a very cool rig!
Iwe love it, full body paint , satilite system and I wrenched in sumo springs front and rear and a beefier steering stabilizer and all that. Plus put better brushed nickel fixtures in the sinks. Wish I could send ya a pic of it, we are very proud of it And are comfy going down the road and parked.@@RVUntethered
Was that Charlie in the back ground hollowing in the outtakes?
Ha! No, Charlie is more of a squeak and honker! 😂
The howling dog was a daily routine, from a neighboring dog that didn’t want to be outside in his kennel.
Good video 😊 every body likes what truck they have but short beds is not good have to have special hitch that is been around a long time short bed is more manuverable as for gas or diesel they are both a lot of emissions not good for both i know diesel cost more its everybody's choice but diesel is best in my opinion have had 5 6.6 diesel duramax but both 7.3 and 6 6 gas are good when they had pre emissions the 454 chevy was king so good old days are gone that's why we make are own choices 🤔😀 safe travels
I miss the 454! What a motor! That brings back memories of our farm trucks! We agree 100%. Whatever you like & whatever gets you out there seeing this beautiful country we have. Safe travels!
Where does the electric motor hook on to I don’t see one ours came with a power reel and works great and it’s a 2000 5th wheel .
This one was a manual reel as well. The motorized options DO look really nice, but I imagine they are significantly more expensive.
Hey I really like the videos. How much does your trailer weigh?
Thanks! I always have to go look that up 😂. 13995
@@RVUntethered thanks and safe travels 🙏
Filming. Can’t you create a second channel, non monetized personal channel to show inside National Parks or fed spots. That’s my plan. Of course if I happen to be wearing a shirt with my website or other channel, whoops. We pay enough in taxes and fees.
Also, you both do a great job on the channel and the content. Now I’m looking at a 350 instead of a 250. Just getting started with this. Truck, then rv.
That’s a good idea! Or just demonetize that particular video.
Good luck on your travels!
Nice video. I went from a 2004 6.0L power stroke to a 2023 7.3L gasser. So far so good. My only concern is longevity. Power stoke had 400,000 miles. Don't think 7.3L will make it that far. Also what model Reflection do you have?
We are at 73K miles on our gas truck and we USE it. So far so good here too. We did have to do some small repairs and maintenance (coming up in a video soon).
Our Reflection is the 320MKS layout.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. We looked at that floor plan along with the 377RLS.
@@michaelleyrer8872 We tend to be partial to the rear living layouts! They ARE nice!
What state was your nice campground in you never said in the beginning
Canyonview RV Resort in Grand Junction, CO
www.canyonviewrvresort.com/
I bought a new 2022 Ford F350 with the Godzilla 7.3 gas engine and traded in my 2010 Ford F350 with the diesel engine. We left the dealership pulling our Raptor Toy hauler which was 40 foot long with a golf cart and Harley in the back. We were headed out of state from Georgia to Texas. By the time we had made it to Louisiana I knew I had made a mistake. The Godzilla had 430 horsepower and 475 ft.-lb. of torque and my diesel had 350 horsepower 650 lb.- of torque. The new Godzilla engine after driving the diesel for so long just seemed very lazy and lethargic. I guess if I had been used to only driving a gas engine such as the V-10 the difference would not have been noticeable. I called to try and get my old truck back but sadly it had just been sold to a wholesaler. The dealership did trade me up into a new diesel when we completed our trip. We road tested the Godzilla without pulling the trailer and I was convinced that the difference between the two was minute. I was proven wrong once we hooked the toy hauler up and we hit the first hill.
40’ is a little much. If we were going over 40’ especially with a toy hauler we’d move to a dually diesel. I hate that you had a bad experience. I’ve driven diesels off and on and definitely wouldn’t describe the Godzilla as lethargic but we could’ve had different setups or specs. Gearing makes a huge difference!
Factory specs for our toy hauler are. Dry Weight 14,807 lbs. Payload Capacity 3,193 lbs. GVWR 18,000 lbs. Hitch Weight 3,465 lbs. We have it maxed out at a little over the 18000 lb. limit and our hitch weight is around 3700 lbs. I really wanted the gas engine to work since the truck was about $11,000 cheaper and that gas is also way cheaper than diesel. I feel that it was a little much for a gas engine and my driving style. The gas engine was very peppy until it was saddled with my 19000 Lb anchor to drag up a hill. It did it no doubt, just not the way I wanted it too or was accustomed too. I am a new sub to your channel. Great videos, thanks :)@@RVUntethered
R-U Using Good Gas R Cheap gas U Use Shell u’ll get better gas mileage,
In the Long Run Shell U won’t be broke down on the side of. R in the shop all the Time.
Oh those spiders!!
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We're considering the same truck. Would you be able to tell me what your fifth wheel loaded weight is? Thanks
Gross weight with the truck and trailer with a full tank of fuel on the truck and about 1/2 tank of water in the trailer is 22,060. The trailer is around 14k.
Curious on why you went Ford instead of Ram?
I grew up in a Chevy family but switched over to Ford in 2014 and had really good luck with the F150 and the Expedition. I figured best to stick with what has done well for me so far. With that said, there are some really nice looking Rams in the campgrounds! Whatever you like & whatever gets you there!
Been there
Don't need a RV either, yet , here we are.
Haha! 😂😂 I guess NEED is a broad term! 😁
yeah, The day of the Diesel, for most of us...is..pretty much gone with these monster gas motors. Save huge money up front...pay a buck less a gallon...no def fluid....no $100plus oil changes...no particulat filters clogging up ...no def systems clogging up.No $$$$ fuel filters.....the list goes on...And my Diesel got 12mpg towing...my gas gets 8.5...BIG DEAL! I can put up with more downshifts for the gas truck overall savings!
The diesel definitely has benefits to it, but I agree on the cost. If you purchase the diesel strictly for mpg savings or ‘resale value’, I’m afraid there are instances where you lose.
I also feel as though the way that we travel, we aren’t allowed to complain about gas mileage! Ha! It kind of comes with the territory!
Thanks for watching!
It looks like alot of work winding up the hose
It won’t be bad once we get it mounted. It was still such a space saver for us!
I am starting to like your channel. As a mechanic, i don't agree with your choice of truck. I am absolutely sure it is a very nice truck. I work on them way too much. At approximately 120k, repair bills become as much as a new payment. And i will say that about all big 3 of the towing choices. Time to get a new truck. And that is tru for Gas and Diesel. Its not the engine, but the steering and suspention, and electronic parts that cost big $, and take time to repair. I hate being stranded. That death wabble thing scares me the most. Towing will wear on things you might not consider otherwise. All trucks will tow very well till they get to 4 yeas old. 😊
If it has a motor..it could have a problem! 😂
More wildlife Western Columbia, Canada.
Awesome video and views, do you have a video of putting the cattle pusher bumper guard on or can you do one on how it's attached, we recently also went with the 7.3 gasser in a 2023 f-250 and love it we traded in our 6.7 diesel
We had this bumper put on at a shop in Minnesota, but there are plastic inserts on the bumper, near the tow hooks. The inserts have to be removed and there is a bracket that attaches to the frame of the truck, through those insert holes.
The brush guard attaches to the bracket and is supported by the frame. It seems like it would be easy to do by yourself, but you would likely need three people, so you can hold it up and put the bolts in.
We are happy with it. I eventually want to pull it off and clean under it, but I need to be in a place where I have help. Once I get the chance, I’ll make sure and film it!
Thanks for watching!
I can get 10.5-11 mpg with my diesel and that's at towing 70-75 mph. You get 8 mpg and probably tow 60-65. In the CO mountains I have way more power than you and have engine braking not just using the gears. You told the truth- you couldn't afford the diesel so got the gasser so therefore you have to tell people how great it is (when in fact you know the diesel is better in everyway other than initial cost.
Diesels are nice! 😁
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I would get the diesel for $10K more. It will tow better. You would get 11 MPG when towing. When you sell or trade it in you will get at least $5K of the $10K back. The better gas milage will pay for the other $5K. If you get a bigger rig the gasser wont cut it. If you tow a lot or are a full time RVer. Diesel is a no brainer.