Seen a f450 parked in my local supermarket recently.Been driving for 40 years and that is the 1st time I have seen one.Took up 2 parking spaces ! Huge truck
Wider track makes it easier to park. Yes it does still fit in between the lines. People are just too lazy or too much of an ego to park right. I've got a fleet of trucks and semis I'll fit them anywhere
I have a 2021 F450 Platinum. It is AntiMater blue.. amazing truck. We have swapped out the 48 gal tank for a 68 gal, added air bags, onboard air/air tank, and of course a train horn. (A must have for smiles). We have a 44ft toy hauler we pull behind. I took my truck to a big rig tire company that services buses and trucks and had them put valve extensions on the back four. They are a must have. Easy to fill my tires now.
Sounds like you have a great setup! I really need to get a train horn. 🙌🏻 Have you liked having the 68 gal tank? I need to get the valve extensions too. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
@@mkexp. the 68 gal fuel take is a game changer when pulling the rig. Really allows you some freedom in planning those fuel stops. I also have the TSD card so i get a discount on fuel and fill up in the trucker lanes at the truck stops. Like you said, gas prices are just what they are and we just deal with them. With the bigger tank i have the ability to pinch some pennies here and their. The train horn is such a must. And the onboard air helps me maintain air pressure in my rig and truck tires.
The classy chassis is for the F550 with a gooseneck is the way togo... Ford would need to do a Limited and or Platinum to make since in the new RV world 🌎 of luxury
Check out Elevation Off Grid. They make a F550 conversion but it is fucking PRICEY (like $175k pricey!)! It’s really cool and comes with Liquid Springs upgrade. You can get it in two versions but holy hell thats a lot of money!
Nice 450. I’ve owned lots of 450s but got to the point on trim levels where for the money, interior colors, and options I wanted, it was best to go to the Limited.
I had to get mine in a hurry before a 5,000 mile trip across the country. I was looking for a Lariat or King Ranch, but all they had left were Platinums. Great timing though. It was the last 2019 they had, and they were just unloading the first 2020's when I was at the dealer. Earlier in the year, they weren't budging off of MSRP on pricing. That day, they offered me $25,000 off! Got the Platinum for what a fully loaded Lariat would have cost!!!
@@wj2791 I have a 2019 F-450. I got the 2019 because I didn't want to get the first model year production of the 10-speed transmission, and the final drive ratio is pretty much the same. I put in an AirLift air bag system, with EasyAir remote controlled compressor, and the Centric balancers on the front. I also put in the Banks RamAir, Derringer, and Peal monster systems, which are giving me an extra 10-15% improvement in fuel economy (18mpg running empty on the highway vs. 15-16 before). As expected, it rides like a truck... not terrible, but not as smooth as the F-350. Tows my 46'/21,000# toy hauler without flinching, and maneuverability is awesome.. That makes towing A LOT less stressful, and worth any ride quality you give up. From what Kevin says, my mileage while towing isn't much different than his.
Finally got the formal order put in through dealer on Ford Order online. Priority 19. Limited just looks so cool. How often do you check your tire pressures? Did you have to add Centramatic balancer? I know many are talking about Centramatic balancer, but it will make air up on rear inside tire that much harder.
Absolutely LOVE that truck! I miss my 350 dually that I had setup like that…….looking for another one realizing that the dream car I got in place of it just isn’t practical for my lifestyle right now. You live and learn!! Appreciate your input.
Kraig, thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate the kind words… Once you own a truck it’s hard to go back to a car. Even with higher gas prices. Lol Thanks again!
Thank you! Nice! Congrats on the new purchase! You’re going to love it! Let me know when you pick it up and your thoughts on it. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment.
Great looking truck! If you go to your local truck stop if they have a mechanic shop or just a local diesel mechanic that works on 18 wheelers you can get extended valve stems installed on your inside rear wheels and it will make a big difference.
I installed air bags on my 2017 F250. Two words...Game changer!! I imagine it will be for your F450 as well. I also learned from this upgrade that I'll never own another truck (even if 1/2 ton) without air ride again. Just my 2 cents. Great video!!
Kelvin, thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I had airbags installed on an F350 I used to own. The definitely make a difference. I might be doing it again. Thanks again!
Nice HONEST video. I just got a f550 dually chassis with CM haul/tow bed. Absolutely luv it!!! I currently have an f350 xlt LWB and prior had a 2021 f150 limited... Just get an f450 and be done with it. You feel safe and co fident to do what ever you have to do. Protect your interest and family with the appropriate rig. Great resale value and like he said that turning radius is a deal.closer on its.own. Just completed a 600 mile trip towing a 30 ft trailer... Semi trucks and other obstacles were never an issue. Didn't even feel it. Anyhoo my 2 cents. Cheers from ATL. Scott
I transport rv's for a living. the long bed single rear wheel f350 is adequate to pull any fifth wheel, or bumper pull rv. However in my opinion the dullys are far superior to a single rear wheel truck, in example if you have a rear tire blowout the other tire will carry you to a safe haven where with a single rear wheel truck you'll be stuck on the side of the road.
It might be adequate to pull, but legally, it's not adequate. Based on the gvrw rating of a single axle, one-ton truck. A lot of the fish wheels. Especially toy haulers, we'll be overweight with that type of spec.You need a dually to the point of even an 4500 or 5500 spec unit...
Bought a '19 450 Lariat a couple of years back. It's an awesome truck. Great sight lines, great HMI, and you can take long trips and not arrive all beat up.
I have a F350 Dually and also upgraded to 20" wheels and 37" tires. I am running Ridge grapplers but when not hauling anything i run the tires at 35lbs rear and 40 lbs in the front. Vehicle drives and rides so much better. no need to put maximum pressure in the tires unless you are under max load.
The simple answer is yes, absolutely. It’s far more capable than a F-350, Ford chooses to de rate to keep it in the same truck category as the 350. Perfectly fantastic choice to pull that Riverstone.
Great content folks! Your video is one of the reason the wife and i are upgrading our f350 diesel. Our goal is that in the next couple of months, we can snag a new (or slightly used) 2023 ford f450 limited high output diesel to pull our 43 feet momentum toy hauler and to keep going with the fulltime rv living. Stay safe and happy trails. Howdy from the Nevada desert!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Happy to hear our video helped. We love our F-450! You’ll have to let us know when you pick one up. Good luck with your search. Safe travels! - Michael
I'm the lucky owner of the only ford f350 (sorta) built by Fontaine Modification back in the day. Brand new Red 2001 F350 XLT Crew cab, long bed, dually, dana 60/80. Sitting on full factory air suspension with a 77 gallon fuel cell down under, i call it the coffin, its so big. Powered by a built 7.3 Powerstroke, Auto, 4.30s and lockers. My truck was "born" an over the road Yacht hauler. You would back in, drop the suspension, scoop up the hitch and lift it with no manual interactions. Tabs were registered at 33,000. Also sits on 35's.
Thanks for the great video! We have the 2019 SRW F-350 and have been searching for our signature red and can’t find one in the dually. We are also part timers and the truck is Bryan’s daily driver, so that’s why we went with the SRW. We are pushing the payload now that we installed solar, so we are on the hunt! Great info on the wheel upgrade. We did that for his truck last fall and love the fancy wheels and tires.
Hey guys! Thank you for watching! Since we’ve had the dually, with some exceptions, it hasn’t bothered us like we thought it may have. We always park far away from other vehicles, as to avoid door dings. Lol We are happy with our new wheels and tires. Michael is looking forward to pulling the fifth wheel and we both can’t wait to see how it rides. We hope you all find a signature red truck! Thanks again!
If your RV has 3-axles, you definitely need a dually. Better to have too much truck than too much trailer. I have a '19 F-450 Platinum to pull my Jayco Seismic 4113, 20,000#, 45'10"L x 13'4"H. Made a huge difference towing my old trailer which was only 12,000# and 32'L. I went with the F-450 over the F-350 only because of the wide-track. The only thing I wish for the F-450 was that it had a 4.10 gear option. I'll never tow to the max capacity of the truck, so a little better highway mileage over the 4.30 gear would have been nice. Air bags make a huge difference. I put the AirLift system with EasyAir compressor on mine day one. The remote control for the compressor is nice and lets me adjust pressure on the fly to give me the smoothest ride. Best mileage I ever got running empty was 17.8 after putting a Banks Power Ram-Air intake on it. Pulling the toy hauler, I'm averaging 8.0, usually running 70-75mph. I'd probably be getting better running 65-70, but I don't like getting passed by semi's constantly... I've got 43,000 problem free miles on it now, and absolutely love it! Still on the original Continental tires, and looks like I still have 50%+ tread life on them. I'm exploring tire options for when it's time for new ones. Your setup looks great!
Thank you! You have a great rig setup too! I hear ya on the 4.10, it would help with better mileage. Glad to hear you like the airbags. I might do that. I’ve been impressed with how it rides on the Nitto tires, it’s a little smoother. Btw… I love the wide track axle! Thanks for telling me about your rig setup. 👍🏻
That was a very good overview of the Ford F-450 and how it works with your FW. It’s interesting to see the whole rig as it’s very similar to ours. We have a 2020 Riverstone Legacy 38RE (2 axles) with the Crimson Knight full body paint and we tow it with a 2019 F-450 with stone gray paint and it has the Limited trim package. We bought that model because of the same reasons you did. One other thing that makes it slightly heavier is the larger half axle’s to the rear wheels. We have the original wheel style, but the first set had to be changed because of corrosion around the stems. I just noticed that the replacement wheels are doing the same thing and will probably have to get them changed again or go to something better. Thanks for the video.
Mike, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Kris and I love to meet fellow “Stoners”. We love our Riverstone! Sounds like you all have a great rig setup too. That’s a bummer that you’ve had issues with the wheel. I hope you can get to bottom of it. Keep in touch. Our email is mkexp7@gmail.com. Thanks again, Michael
Note, Fuel is not taken away from payload. The payload is figured WITH a full fuel tank. If you scale with an empty tank and nothing in the truck you will find it weighs slightly less then GVWR minus payload, and when you break the divide the difference by number of gallons you will find it pretty close to what a gallon of fuel weighs. You also lose payload on the F450 due to the upgraded suspension, front axle and heavier brakes. You get a BEAST of a truck in exchange, so if there is enough payload, should be, then the F450 is a better overall towing rig hands down.
something to consider. a large fifth wheel or toy hauler plus the truck in most states are over a regular license weight. you will need a cdl. a non commercial cdl. why not get a used class 8 truck. you can get a good used class 8 semi for the same as a brand new 1 ton. also you won't go thru tires, oil, and maintenance as much. that semi will have zero problems towing or stopping a large fifth wheel.
Thanks for the vid. We sold our home at the peak of the market in April this year after buying in Jan 2021 (52% increase) and looking at getting a truck + toy hauler to live in. Possibly get a piece of land and build a home, but have the toy hauler to live in / travel with after the fact. Fun to see others do similarly
I have a 2020 F450 Platinum I ordered without the sun roof. I pull a New Horizons Majestic 40’ ( 40’ is inside measurement more like 42’ exterior) that weighs almost 24k the way we travel. Truck pulls it like a dream. I dive it daily so the wide track front en makes it more manageable. I average around 9.5 - 10.5 pulling and around 15 not pulling. I get better daily driving if it’s mostly highway. I also have a GenY go hitch I love . I also added Centramatic’s all around on the truck, I think it helps take some of the minute vibration out . Added airbags to help level out the headlights when towing. Didn’t have much sag in the back but it was enough to affect the headlights. I think they did add a little cushion when towing , nothing otherwise.
Hey Cliff, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Sounds like you have a great rig! I just recently have learned about the Centramatic’s. So you do feel they’ve made a difference? Nice to hear your experience with the airbags, we’ve thought about adding them too. Thanks again for watching! - Michael
@@mkexp. I think the airbags help when towing, adds a little more cushion especially on those dreaded expansion joints . I also think the Centramatic’s are worth it , I had a slight vibration at certain speeds that I think they have eliminated.
Thanks Mike! Keep these videos coming. We tow a 42’ Grand Design Solitude. It’s interesting to see how many people think four wheels is just as good as six for big RVs. No concept that each wheel can handle so much weight. Also not understanding the difference in stability bc of the wider footprint. We also went with a black 2022 Platinum. My wife did not care for the Admiral Blue interior. She wants to work for Ford on picking color palettes. LOL 😂
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Good points you bring up… understanding how much weight each axle can carry is super important. Also, having a wider footprint with a dually adds better stability. I’m glad you have a black platinum too! Maybe your wife should apply for a interior design job with Ford. 😂 Thanks again, Michael
I purchased 4 valve extenders on Amazon to help me get to the rear valve of my dually for my truck n trailer. Also bought a set of double seal values. Hope this helps.
Firstly thanks for the video that's an absolutely beautiful truck! And I also appreciate the way you're just common everyday average in your explanation of things. Easy for people like me to understand. I'm a blue collar guy I'm in the auto body industry and I appreciate the fact you didn't over talk you just explained everything with an easy to understand way. I hope you enjoy everything you've got going on and thank you!
Hey Les, really appreciate the kinds words. Also, thank you for watching a leaving a comment. I have a new video coming out Tuesday, where I talk about the truck some more and driving tips and more. I hope you subscribed and follow along with us. Thanks again, Michael
That’s the dream I’m about to graduate high school and run a small business just bought myself a 7x18 trailer next will be a 350 but obviously no where near this spec more like an xl or xlt
I do railroad work...This my experience from working everyday with a f450 xlt with flatbed, large generator in back, 3 large toolboxes, tons of tools, etc.. pulling a 30 ft bumper pull trailer hauling a 580N 4wd backhoe and full gas tank and 4 passengers. So that's say 25k pounds trailer and backhoe not counting truck payload. The truck pulled it like it wasn't shit. Now stopping was definitely harder. I had to be careful giving myself enough space in the big city traffic. Pulling the bigger gooseneck loaded heavier than that was a breeze too. You can tell a big difference pulling it with the ram 3500 dually vs the f450. The Ford wins hands down.
Beautiful truck.!! I have an F150 that i bought new in 2005 Lariat edition with 5.4l. I was getting average 11.5mpg mostly city driving. Frame rotted out and im in the process of trying to patch up the frame. My daily drive is an 09 corolla xrs. Costs me about 30 dollars every 2 weeks to fill ot up .lol.
Glad you did this video, I have a 40’ 5th wheel that I pull with my Ram 2500 Limited. Going to step up to a DRV Fullhouse and was looking at the F450. Was wondering if it would be enough truck and I think you answered my question.
Had to subscribe, 2 years late, but love your content. This is my 3rd. Dually. But all were in white. This time i did the 450 platinum. Its a total beast. You cant complain about fuel and tires, when you purchase a truck thats in the $100k mark😅😅
@@Staceysdetailingnc thank you for following along! We’ve loved our F450 and you’re right, we can’t complain about fuel and tires! 😁 Thanks again for subscribing! 👍🏻
Thanks for this video, I have ordered the same exact truck, F450 black platinum. It should be here in June. I wanted to upgrade my wheels and tires also. This gives me good information as to what I can do with my new truck. We have a Grand design momentum 399th with a 20,000 lb GVWR. Excited for it to get here.
Sounds like you all will have a great rig! We appreciate you watching and thanks for leaving a comment. We love our F-450! You’re going with the right truck then! What’s the pin weight on the 399th?
100% agree with you when you are sizing your truck for whatever you are pulling you only need to look at payload because that is the first thing you will go over and undersize. All you need to do is calculate what the payload of your trailer is and then you want a truck with double that because once you load the trailer put fuel in your truck put people in gear in your truck and load down your trailer and that does not even consider adding 100 gallon fuel tank onto your truck you are really changing the driving and safety requirements so always focus on payload then long bed to handle your fifth wheel and the drive and steering axle weights and tires should work out for themselves
@@mkexp. Ok. But have you tried running a constant speed overall, say 65mph and checking fuel mileage. Then running 70 or whatever you choose, and checking the difference.
So I just switched from a 19 Ram 3500 SRW Short bed to a 20 Ford F350 SRW long bed to tow our 42' open range 427bhs 5th wheel... And holy cow. Night and day. My only real complaint is the exhaust break on the ford just isnt there. I have to rely more on the truck and trailer breaks. but other than that very happy with the new truck. Good looking truck. I wanted a 450 but couldn't find one under 70k with the 10 speed with a lariat or above package... I'm not sure if they make one for that heavy of a camper. but I would defiantly check out a Reese goosebox. No chucking, turns great and limited transfer from trailer to truck.
Thank you for watching! We loved our F350, it just wasn’t enough truck for us. Sounds like it’s a great fit for you all. I use the engine brakes a lot going through mountains, it’s nice to have that option. The F450 can be hard to find, especially a used one. I’ve never pulled a gooseneck before… I’d be curious to see how that feels. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment.
@@0223Jeremy Sheer power. The ford accelerates so much faster than the ram, the 10 speed you can not feel it shifting(unlike the aisin which can shift very hard), the seats IMO are more comfortable, there is more rear leg room than a crew cab ram(my wife can lay the seat back and take a nap and not really inconvenience my daughter), As far as standard features I think the ram is better equip with gadgets, For example. I have a lariat ultimate, and it didnt come with rain sensing whippers, heated side mirrors or power blind spot monitors(first world Problems I know) but that is some of the things I gave up going to the ford. But knowing that when i have 14k+ behind me that i have the power to change lanes, or get up to speed entering the hwy makes it worth it. Im a believer. My next truck will likely be a f-450
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I’m still happy with the results. Lifting the front end 2” changed the mpg a little. But the ride is smoother with the Nitto Ridge Grappler tires(35’s). The load range didn’t change much going from the aluminum rims to the steel 20’s. Thanks again, Michael
@@mkexp. Thanks Michael, that is really helpful. We love our F450, but even with all of the suspension upgrades we did, is still rides rougher than we would like. A different tire/wheel setup is what I am currently investigating. I assume you have had no issues towing your fifth wheel with these new tires, right?
nice truck We want to see the Inside! what does the dash look like, the touchscreen etcetera. - Anyhow, thank you for sharing your info and learned knowledge. - We (my fionze and I), just ordered our 4 seasons 2022 45ft Momentum Toy Hauler RV; with fully fully loaded upgrades plus 80k or more in further additional upgrades with a mega solar and lithium batteries setup. and it is black. - However, we need to choose the colour of the checkmark like stripes... either (Red, Blue, white, Grey or solid black) - - And after seeing your video; I now am choosing the black colour for my truck.
Thanks for watching! You’re going to have a great rig! I do have a video about gadgets where I show the inside some. But I’m always making more videos. Thanks again, Michael
I drove 2020 F350 DRW 6.7 for 60k miles and was waiting for 2023 F450 Limited for 11 months. With no end in sight, I jumped the ship and purchased 2023 Ram 3500 Limited DRW HO 6.7 , Aisin Trans, 4.1 Gear with Black out package. I had full body Suntek PPF and Ceramic coating plus nano ceramic tint for interior including the windshield. I am overly surprised how good is Ram 3500 Limited. It has better interior, smoother with auto leveling kit, TPMS, Apple like keypad. Gas mileage is par with F450 Limited. Around 15.5 driving empty. Tire will be cheaper on Ram 3500 than F450 Limited. It is not a fast truck, but fast enough . I can drive few hours and my back doesn't hurt and leg is not cramping up. I do not tow, but do haul some weight and this is my daily vehicle. I will take the Ram over Ford now but do miss 10 speed on gas mileage. I am 5'10" tall and it is very hard to see the front. On Ram, I usually have to wait before taking a chance on a tight spot.
Old guy here. Owned over a dozen diesel pickups. Rule 1) Alway, ALWAYS, buy the biggest truck you can afford. Mileage is the same from a Toyota Tacoma to an F450. Rule 2) There's no such thing as too much truck. See rule #1? I have also made the mistake of going SRW for ease of commute - despite knowing better (sigh). Ended up back in a DRW. Used to be Cummins equipped trucks but switched to F450 and glad I did (Cummins is great, Powerstroke has caught up imo, but Fiat/Peugeot trucks are horrible).
@@mkexp. They ride pretty smooth and are not very loud. However, I feel like because they are softer, they dont feel quite as stable when pulling heavy loads as my Toyo AT's did. The Toyo's just seamed a little more planted I guess you would say, at least in my opinion. However, not a big deal really. They are supposed to last a little longer than many other brands. I think you will like them.
The ride is about the same as the 350, but the game changer is wide track front axle. The turning radius is great. The overall ride is nice. It even got better when I switched out the tires to the Nitto Ridge Grappler’s.
I have mickey baja boss on35’s and it’s amazing tire, silent ride aggressive thread and walls little chip in fuel mileage over factory michelins but it’s also 9.5 wide vs 8 factory
@@mkexp. Great to hear! I'm in Michigan and this will be my daily driver so got to make sure it can handle the weather! I'm still researching...I know you said you put 35s on but what size? 35x11.50R20?
I'm not surprised those tires are smoother cause a stock f450 isn't designed to be smooth. The stock tires are known to be very ridged. After all, the truck is made to tow heavy, not to go off road. But if you like the look and they don't explode under that weight then so be it.
Seen a f450 parked in my local supermarket recently.Been driving for 40 years and that is the 1st time I have seen one.Took up 2 parking spaces ! Huge truck
Same size as everywhere crew cab dually you must be used to a girl truck
@@pilot41186well the F450 is wider and longer. The 350 dually are already a bitch to park and if that 450s got wide tires, Goodluck
Yeah... except for the slightly wider front track, physically the same size as the 350, I have both.
Wider track makes it easier to park. Yes it does still fit in between the lines. People are just too lazy or too much of an ego to park right. I've got a fleet of trucks and semis I'll fit them anywhere
I have a 2021 F450 Platinum. It is AntiMater blue.. amazing truck. We have swapped out the 48 gal tank for a 68 gal, added air bags, onboard air/air tank, and of course a train horn. (A must have for smiles). We have a 44ft toy hauler we pull behind. I took my truck to a big rig tire company that services buses and trucks and had them put valve extensions on the back four. They are a must have. Easy to fill my tires now.
Sounds like you have a great setup! I really need to get a train horn. 🙌🏻 Have you liked having the 68 gal tank? I need to get the valve extensions too. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
@@mkexp. the 68 gal fuel take is a game changer when pulling the rig. Really allows you some freedom in planning those fuel stops. I also have the TSD card so i get a discount on fuel and fill up in the trucker lanes at the truck stops. Like you said, gas prices are just what they are and we just deal with them. With the bigger tank i have the ability to pinch some pennies here and their. The train horn is such a must. And the onboard air helps me maintain air pressure in my rig and truck tires.
@@pokie0622 that’s great! I’ll have to look into that. We have the TSD card too. Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Are you in Texas? If yes, what shop did all that work? How much did it cost to do the all extra work?
@@wj2791 hello. I keep my truck in Arizona. The shop there is Cliffs Welding in Mesa, AZ. For all of the work i spent $5000 (+/-) a dollar or two.
I wish they would put a pickup bed on a F550
I have an F550 with a pickup bed. It is my understanding it was a semi custom build.
Put a pick up bed on a Kenworth W900L instead
There’s a company that makes them.
The classy chassis is for the F550 with a gooseneck is the way togo... Ford would need to do a Limited and or Platinum to make since in the new RV world 🌎 of luxury
Check out Elevation Off Grid. They make a F550 conversion but it is fucking PRICEY (like $175k pricey!)! It’s really cool and comes with Liquid Springs upgrade. You can get it in two versions but holy hell thats a lot of money!
Nice 450. I’ve owned lots of 450s but got to the point on trim levels where for the money, interior colors, and options I wanted, it was best to go to the Limited.
Thanks for watching! The Limited is a great trim package. 👍🏻
Limited is the ultimate trim
I had to get mine in a hurry before a 5,000 mile trip across the country. I was looking for a Lariat or King Ranch, but all they had left were Platinums. Great timing though. It was the last 2019 they had, and they were just unloading the first 2020's when I was at the dealer. Earlier in the year, they weren't budging off of MSRP on pricing. That day, they offered me $25,000 off! Got the Platinum for what a fully loaded Lariat would have cost!!!
@@wj2791 I have a 2019 F-450. I got the 2019 because I didn't want to get the first model year production of the 10-speed transmission, and the final drive ratio is pretty much the same. I put in an AirLift air bag system, with EasyAir remote controlled compressor, and the Centric balancers on the front. I also put in the Banks RamAir, Derringer, and Peal monster systems, which are giving me an extra 10-15% improvement in fuel economy (18mpg running empty on the highway vs. 15-16 before). As expected, it rides like a truck... not terrible, but not as smooth as the F-350. Tows my 46'/21,000# toy hauler without flinching, and maneuverability is awesome.. That makes towing A LOT less stressful, and worth any ride quality you give up. From what Kevin says, my mileage while towing isn't much different than his.
Finally got the formal order put in through dealer on Ford Order online. Priority 19. Limited just looks so cool. How often do you check your tire pressures? Did you have to add Centramatic balancer? I know many are talking about Centramatic balancer, but it will make air up on rear inside tire that much harder.
Absolutely LOVE that truck! I miss my 350 dually that I had setup like that…….looking for another one realizing that the dream car I got in place of it just isn’t practical for my lifestyle right now. You live and learn!! Appreciate your input.
Kraig, thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate the kind words… Once you own a truck it’s hard to go back to a car. Even with higher gas prices. Lol Thanks again!
Great video, well done. I’m waiting on my 22’ F450 I ordered in Lariat trim, very excited! I’m upgrading from a 97’ F250 so it’s a game changer!
Thank you! Nice! Congrats on the new purchase! You’re going to love it! Let me know when you pick it up and your thoughts on it. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment.
Great looking truck! If you go to your local truck stop if they have a mechanic shop or just a local diesel mechanic that works on 18 wheelers you can get extended valve stems installed on your inside rear wheels and it will make a big difference.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. I’ll look into that idea.
I installed air bags on my 2017 F250. Two words...Game changer!! I imagine it will be for your F450 as well. I also learned from this upgrade that I'll never own another truck (even if 1/2 ton) without air ride again. Just my 2 cents. Great video!!
Kelvin, thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I had airbags installed on an F350 I used to own. The definitely make a difference. I might be doing it again. Thanks again!
Wym airbags like for safety or?
@@dr.blast__2713 suspension
Nice HONEST video. I just got a f550 dually chassis with CM haul/tow bed. Absolutely luv it!!!
I currently have an f350 xlt LWB and prior had a 2021 f150 limited...
Just get an f450 and be done with it. You feel safe and co fident to do what ever you have to do. Protect your interest and family with the appropriate rig. Great resale value and like he said that turning radius is a deal.closer on its.own.
Just completed a 600 mile trip towing a 30 ft trailer... Semi trucks and other obstacles were never an issue. Didn't even feel it.
Anyhoo my 2 cents. Cheers from ATL.
Scott
just swapped from a ram 2500 to a 2022 F450. Power is crazy, truck is amazing. Great vid.
Jeremy, Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. The F450 has some great torque!
I transport rv's for a living. the long bed single rear wheel f350 is adequate to pull any fifth wheel, or bumper pull rv. However in my opinion the dullys are far superior to a single rear wheel truck, in example if you have a rear tire blowout the other tire will carry you to a safe haven where with a single rear wheel truck you'll be stuck on the side of the road.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Good points! Safe travels!
It might be adequate to pull, but legally, it's not adequate. Based on the gvrw rating of a single axle, one-ton truck. A lot of the fish wheels. Especially toy haulers, we'll be overweight with that type of spec.You need a dually to the point of even an 4500 or 5500 spec unit...
Great review I would recommend a dually to anyone pulling a trailer that extra stability pays for itself.
Bought a '19 450 Lariat a couple of years back. It's an awesome truck. Great sight lines, great HMI, and you can take long trips and not arrive all beat up.
I own that midnight f250 lariat and not a fan of chrome, but this beast of yours is an absolute masterpiece.
Thank you so much!
I have a F350 Dually and also upgraded to 20" wheels and 37" tires. I am running Ridge grapplers but when not hauling anything i run the tires at 35lbs rear and 40 lbs in the front. Vehicle drives and rides so much better. no need to put maximum pressure in the tires unless you are under max load.
Tim, thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Sounds like a great setup… Do you pull an RV? If so, what brand and size?
The simple answer is yes, absolutely. It’s far more capable than a F-350, Ford chooses to de rate to keep it in the same truck category as the 350. Perfectly fantastic choice to pull that Riverstone.
Your salesman knew you needed the dually , but loved the idea of you trading it in and buying bigger.
Great content folks! Your video is one of the reason the wife and i are upgrading our f350 diesel. Our goal is that in the next couple of months, we can snag a new (or slightly used) 2023 ford f450 limited high output diesel to pull our 43 feet momentum toy hauler and to keep going with the fulltime rv living. Stay safe and happy trails. Howdy from the Nevada desert!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Happy to hear our video helped. We love our F-450! You’ll have to let us know when you pick one up. Good luck with your search. Safe travels! - Michael
I 1000% agree with Mr. Washburn. This is by far the best video i have ever watched in youtube. Good job Sir!!
Thank you, Henry! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
I'm the lucky owner of the only ford f350 (sorta) built by Fontaine Modification back in the day. Brand new Red 2001 F350 XLT Crew cab, long bed, dually, dana 60/80. Sitting on full factory air suspension with a 77 gallon fuel cell down under, i call it the coffin, its so big. Powered by a built 7.3 Powerstroke, Auto, 4.30s and lockers. My truck was "born" an over the road Yacht hauler. You would back in, drop the suspension, scoop up the hitch and lift it with no manual interactions. Tabs were registered at 33,000. Also sits on 35's.
Sounds like you have a great setup! What kind of gas mileage are you getting? Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Thanks for the great video! We have the 2019 SRW F-350 and have been searching for our signature red and can’t find one in the dually. We are also part timers and the truck is Bryan’s daily driver, so that’s why we went with the SRW. We are pushing the payload now that we installed solar, so we are on the hunt! Great info on the wheel upgrade. We did that for his truck last fall and love the fancy wheels and tires.
Hey guys! Thank you for watching! Since we’ve had the dually, with some exceptions, it hasn’t bothered us like we thought it may have. We always park far away from other vehicles, as to avoid door dings. Lol We are happy with our new wheels and tires. Michael is looking forward to pulling the fifth wheel and we both can’t wait to see how it rides. We hope you all find a signature red truck! Thanks again!
anybody else notice @ 5:31 he says a 4k lbs payload and then it pops on the screen as 7k lbs payload lol
Ya,this guy is clueless. Scary he is in control of this much weight.
I love the honesty and humility in this video. Absolutely sweet truck too!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching. 👍🏻
I prefer my regular cab 250 xlt's. I roll solo.
Greetings from Salisbury NC!
Excellent video.
Hello from Greensboro! Thanks for watching and saying hello.
Awesome video… thank you for sharing your experience with the 450 :))
If your RV has 3-axles, you definitely need a dually. Better to have too much truck than too much trailer. I have a '19 F-450 Platinum to pull my Jayco Seismic 4113, 20,000#, 45'10"L x 13'4"H. Made a huge difference towing my old trailer which was only 12,000# and 32'L. I went with the F-450 over the F-350 only because of the wide-track. The only thing I wish for the F-450 was that it had a 4.10 gear option. I'll never tow to the max capacity of the truck, so a little better highway mileage over the 4.30 gear would have been nice. Air bags make a huge difference. I put the AirLift system with EasyAir compressor on mine day one. The remote control for the compressor is nice and lets me adjust pressure on the fly to give me the smoothest ride. Best mileage I ever got running empty was 17.8 after putting a Banks Power Ram-Air intake on it. Pulling the toy hauler, I'm averaging 8.0, usually running 70-75mph. I'd probably be getting better running 65-70, but I don't like getting passed by semi's constantly... I've got 43,000 problem free miles on it now, and absolutely love it! Still on the original Continental tires, and looks like I still have 50%+ tread life on them. I'm exploring tire options for when it's time for new ones. Your setup looks great!
Thank you! You have a great rig setup too! I hear ya on the 4.10, it would help with better mileage. Glad to hear you like the airbags. I might do that. I’ve been impressed with how it rides on the Nitto tires, it’s a little smoother. Btw… I love the wide track axle! Thanks for telling me about your rig setup. 👍🏻
2018 f450 king ranch...on 37x12.50r20.... 200k miles.. ZERO problems.... hauling livestock
Gr8 truck
That was a very good overview of the Ford F-450 and how it works with your FW. It’s interesting to see the whole rig as it’s very similar to ours. We have a 2020 Riverstone Legacy 38RE (2 axles) with the Crimson Knight full body paint and we tow it with a 2019 F-450 with stone gray paint and it has the Limited trim package. We bought that model because of the same reasons you did. One other thing that makes it slightly heavier is the larger half axle’s to the rear wheels. We have the original wheel style, but the first set had to be changed because of corrosion around the stems. I just noticed that the replacement wheels are doing the same thing and will probably have to get them changed again or go to something better. Thanks for the video.
Mike, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Kris and I love to meet fellow “Stoners”. We love our Riverstone! Sounds like you all have a great rig setup too. That’s a bummer that you’ve had issues with the wheel. I hope you can get to bottom of it. Keep in touch. Our email is mkexp7@gmail.com. Thanks again, Michael
Thank you for sharing. I almost pulled the trigger on the same fifth wheel but had to back away. Nice setup and look forward to the next video.
Greg, thanks! We appreciate you watching!
Was really hoping to see the interior. The front end on this particular generation of ford heavy duties is the coolest front end for HD trucks ever.
I don't have anything to justify the purchase. Love the truck.
Thank you!
Love this.
It's flexing while
it's sitting there.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
I learned a lot from the BTBRV channel when it comes to comparing the 350 and 450 dually
That’s a great channel. I’ve watch it too.
That is the most beautiful truck iv ever seen
Thank you!
After watching your video a lot, I went to Ford dealer and ordered F450 Limited. I am on priority 12. I hope to get about 17 mpg none towing.
I have an 02 f150 with a v6 manual honestly would be surprised to get 17 mpg
Get me one too! 😁
Note, Fuel is not taken away from payload. The payload is figured WITH a full fuel tank. If you scale with an empty tank and nothing in the truck you will find it weighs slightly less then GVWR minus payload, and when you break the divide the difference by number of gallons you will find it pretty close to what a gallon of fuel weighs. You also lose payload on the F450 due to the upgraded suspension, front axle and heavier brakes. You get a BEAST of a truck in exchange, so if there is enough payload, should be, then the F450 is a better overall towing rig hands down.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 👍🏻
something to consider. a large fifth wheel or toy hauler plus the truck in most states are over a regular license weight. you will need a cdl. a non commercial cdl.
why not get a used class 8 truck. you can get a good used class 8 semi for the same as a brand new 1 ton.
also you won't go thru tires, oil, and maintenance as much. that semi will have zero problems towing or stopping a large fifth wheel.
Matt, valid point there. I know some people who do pull fifth wheels with class 8 semi’s. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment
But who wants to drive a semi around town when unhooked at a park for an errand or such
Best looking truck around...hands down. What a beast!
Thanks for the vid. We sold our home at the peak of the market in April this year after buying in Jan 2021 (52% increase) and looking at getting a truck + toy hauler to live in. Possibly get a piece of land and build a home, but have the toy hauler to live in / travel with after the fact. Fun to see others do similarly
Thanks for including the profit you made from selling your house. Really humble.
Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Awesome & great-lookin truck. Cheers!
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
biggest selling point (for me) of the 450 is the turning radius
The platinum takes up the ride difference. Those seats are amazing!
Paul, thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I agree with you in the seats. 👍🏻
Can't beat the look & stance of a F450 set up/spec'd properly
I agree! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
I’m here salivating at the truck 😎🙈🫣love the color and wheels.
Thank you so much!
NICE TRUCK AND FIFTH WHEEL. THANKS FOR THE TAKE ON THE FORD.
Thank you! We appreciate you watching.
I have a 2020 F450 Platinum I ordered without the sun roof. I pull a New Horizons Majestic 40’ ( 40’ is inside measurement more like 42’ exterior) that weighs almost 24k the way we travel. Truck pulls it like a dream. I dive it daily so the wide track front en makes it more manageable. I average around 9.5 - 10.5 pulling and around 15 not pulling. I get better daily driving if it’s mostly highway. I also have a GenY go hitch I love .
I also added Centramatic’s all around on the truck, I think it helps take some of the minute vibration out . Added airbags to help level out the headlights when towing. Didn’t have much sag in the back but it was enough to affect the headlights. I think they did add a little cushion when towing , nothing otherwise.
Hey Cliff, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Sounds like you have a great rig! I just recently have learned about the Centramatic’s. So you do feel they’ve made a difference? Nice to hear your experience with the airbags, we’ve thought about adding them too. Thanks again for watching! - Michael
@@mkexp.
I think the airbags help when towing, adds a little more cushion especially on those dreaded expansion joints . I also think the Centramatic’s are worth it , I had a slight vibration at certain speeds that I think they have eliminated.
@@cwtex59 Good to know… I’ll have to look into those. 👍🏻
Great truck my friend... Love the toy hauler aswell
Thank you so much!
Thanks Mike! Keep these videos coming. We tow a 42’ Grand Design Solitude. It’s interesting to see how many people think four wheels is just as good as six for big RVs. No concept that each wheel can handle so much weight. Also not understanding the difference in stability bc of the wider footprint.
We also went with a black 2022 Platinum. My wife did not care for the Admiral Blue interior. She wants to work for Ford on picking color palettes. LOL 😂
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Good points you bring up… understanding how much weight each axle can carry is super important. Also, having a wider footprint with a dually adds better stability. I’m glad you have a black platinum too! Maybe your wife should apply for a interior design job with Ford. 😂 Thanks again, Michael
I love drivin these at work
I purchased 4 valve extenders on Amazon to help me get to the rear valve of my dually for my truck n trailer. Also bought a set of double seal values. Hope this helps.
Interesting… Thanks for sharing.
2011 F250 260,000 hauling a 2015 FR XLR 29 toyhauler , bucket list is the F450 DRW and 5th wheel trailer .Nice Truck ! Safe Travels
Terry, thank you! Safe travels back at you! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Firstly thanks for the video that's an absolutely beautiful truck! And I also appreciate the way you're just common everyday average in your explanation of things. Easy for people like me to understand. I'm a blue collar guy I'm in the auto body industry and I appreciate the fact you didn't over talk you just explained everything with an easy to understand way. I hope you enjoy everything you've got going on and thank you!
Hey Les, really appreciate the kinds words. Also, thank you for watching a leaving a comment. I have a new video coming out Tuesday, where I talk about the truck some more and driving tips and more. I hope you subscribed and follow along with us. Thanks again, Michael
Thank you for this video!
My dream truck right there!
That’s the dream I’m about to graduate high school and run a small business just bought myself a 7x18 trailer next will be a 350 but obviously no where near this spec more like an xl or xlt
I do railroad work...This my experience from working everyday with a f450 xlt with flatbed, large generator in back, 3 large toolboxes, tons of tools, etc.. pulling a 30 ft bumper pull trailer hauling a 580N 4wd backhoe and full gas tank and 4 passengers. So that's say 25k pounds trailer and backhoe not counting truck payload. The truck pulled it like it wasn't shit. Now stopping was definitely harder. I had to be careful giving myself enough space in the big city traffic. Pulling the bigger gooseneck loaded heavier than that was a breeze too. You can tell a big difference pulling it with the ram 3500 dually vs the f450. The Ford wins hands down.
That’s quite the load you had there. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I love the torque of the F-450.
Beautiful truck.!! I have an F150 that i bought new in 2005 Lariat edition with 5.4l. I was getting average 11.5mpg mostly city driving. Frame rotted out and im in the process of trying to patch up the frame. My daily drive is an 09 corolla xrs. Costs me about 30 dollars every 2 weeks to fill ot up .lol.
@@Joe_1971 Nice! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
Love it! Now own a F250 Lariat to pull a 30’ travel trailer.
I used to work at Crossroads. Probably where you bought it from.
Do I need an F-450 no but I want one absolutely!
Nice truck man! 🤙🇺🇸
Tyler, Thank you! 😁👍🏻
Yes 💯 it is what it is big truck big tank. You just can't complain about miles per gallon. ❤
Agreed! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Glad you did this video, I have a 40’ 5th wheel that I pull with my Ram 2500 Limited. Going to step up to a DRV Fullhouse and was looking at the F450. Was wondering if it would be enough truck and I think you answered my question.
Had to subscribe, 2 years late, but love your content. This is my 3rd. Dually. But all were in white. This time i did the 450 platinum. Its a total beast. You cant complain about fuel and tires, when you purchase a truck thats in the $100k mark😅😅
@@Staceysdetailingnc thank you for following along! We’ve loved our F450 and you’re right, we can’t complain about fuel and tires! 😁 Thanks again for subscribing! 👍🏻
Wise choice, I think many RV owners do not have a truck with enough capability
Thanks for this video, I have ordered the same exact truck, F450 black platinum. It should be here in June. I wanted to upgrade my wheels and tires also. This gives me good information as to what I can do with my new truck. We have a Grand design momentum 399th with a 20,000 lb GVWR. Excited for it to get here.
Sounds like you all will have a great rig! We appreciate you watching and thanks for leaving a comment. We love our F-450! You’re going with the right truck then! What’s the pin weight on the 399th?
Did you get your F450 Platinum? I am waiting for superduty order book to come open for 2023.
Nice job great video good luck with your truck. I. Currently have a 2019 F350 long bed. With puck system ,
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. Good luck with your truck as well.
100% agree with you when you are sizing your truck for whatever you are pulling you only need to look at payload because that is the first thing you will go over and undersize. All you need to do is calculate what the payload of your trailer is and then you want a truck with double that because once you load the trailer put fuel in your truck put people in gear in your truck and load down your trailer and that does not even consider adding 100 gallon fuel tank onto your truck you are really changing the driving and safety requirements so always focus on payload then long bed to handle your fifth wheel and the drive and steering axle weights and tires should work out for themselves
Joe, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Appreciate you sharing those great thoughts as well! Thanks again - Michael
More truck, more capability......its as simple as that
Better to have more truck than you need than barely enough
Makes total sense to me
Kirk, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Definitely better and safer going with more of a truck.
Bilstein yellow shocks will improve the ride quality massively
I’ll have to check those out. 👍🏻
What speed are you towing your trailer at? With the 4:33 I'm surprised your fuel mileage is that good.
I usually run 5mph under the speed limit.
@@mkexp. Ok. But have you tried running a constant speed overall, say 65mph and checking fuel mileage. Then running 70 or whatever you choose, and checking the difference.
@@ictpilot I’ll have to try that see the difference
Without even watching this video, the answer is yes(if you haul heavy equipment and like a good turning radius).
Hey some confusion ~5:40 payload spoken, written and added up. Cheers
That's one nice looking truck! I'm a Chevy guy, you should name your truck the intimidator!!!
Question if you had the opportunity to change to a gooseneck would you? Love your RIVERSTONE
Hey Standard! I really like what I’m hearing and seeing with the Reese goosenecks. I need to check and see if the have 25k option.
Do you still get the thread squirm with the new wheels and tires. I'm trying to see if it's worth the investment for a smoother ride, thanks
I don't notice any. The ride has been smoother with the Ridge Grapplers.
So I just switched from a 19 Ram 3500 SRW Short bed to a 20 Ford F350 SRW long bed to tow our 42' open range 427bhs 5th wheel... And holy cow. Night and day. My only real complaint is the exhaust break on the ford just isnt there. I have to rely more on the truck and trailer breaks. but other than that very happy with the new truck. Good looking truck. I wanted a 450 but couldn't find one under 70k with the 10 speed with a lariat or above package... I'm not sure if they make one for that heavy of a camper. but I would defiantly check out a Reese goosebox. No chucking, turns great and limited transfer from trailer to truck.
Thank you for watching! We loved our F350, it just wasn’t enough truck for us. Sounds like it’s a great fit for you all. I use the engine brakes a lot going through mountains, it’s nice to have that option. The F450 can be hard to find, especially a used one. I’ve never pulled a gooseneck before… I’d be curious to see how that feels. Thanks again for watching and leaving a comment.
What are the night and day differences you’ve noticed sir?
@@0223Jeremy Sheer power. The ford accelerates so much faster than the ram, the 10 speed you can not feel it shifting(unlike the aisin which can shift very hard), the seats IMO are more comfortable, there is more rear leg room than a crew cab ram(my wife can lay the seat back and take a nap and not really inconvenience my daughter), As far as standard features I think the ram is better equip with gadgets, For example. I have a lariat ultimate, and it didnt come with rain sensing whippers, heated side mirrors or power blind spot monitors(first world Problems I know) but that is some of the things I gave up going to the ford. But knowing that when i have 14k+ behind me that i have the power to change lanes, or get up to speed entering the hwy makes it worth it. Im a believer. My next truck will likely be a f-450
That’s a good review stonewall. Appreciate the info!!
@@stonewall618 wouldn't a higher trim level have those as standard ?
looks sharp with the black interior
Thank you!
Are you still happy with the tire upgrade? How do you feel the ride and mpg difference is with the 20's load range e vs the stock 19.5s?
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I’m still happy with the results. Lifting the front end 2” changed the mpg a little. But the ride is smoother with the Nitto Ridge Grappler tires(35’s). The load range didn’t change much going from the aluminum rims to the steel 20’s. Thanks again, Michael
@@mkexp. Thanks Michael, that is really helpful. We love our F450, but even with all of the suspension upgrades we did, is still rides rougher than we would like. A different tire/wheel setup is what I am currently investigating. I assume you have had no issues towing your fifth wheel with these new tires, right?
@@AlTraynor No issues! We love how it rides.
you can option the wide track on the 350. I ordered mine with it.
Gordon, that’s a great idea! Good luck with your 350.
God Bless You. That's a Beautiful Truck you have there. Congrats. 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! God bless you all too! 👍🏻🙏🏻
B&W hitch is AMAZING!! Ours is five years old and we still dont see any wear
nice truck We want to see the Inside! what does the dash look like, the touchscreen etcetera. - Anyhow, thank you for sharing your info and learned knowledge. - We (my fionze and I), just ordered our 4 seasons 2022 45ft Momentum Toy Hauler RV; with fully fully loaded upgrades plus 80k or more in further additional upgrades with a mega solar and lithium batteries setup. and it is black. - However, we need to choose the colour of the checkmark like stripes... either (Red, Blue, white, Grey or solid black) - - And after seeing your video; I now am choosing the black colour for my truck.
Thanks for watching! You’re going to have a great rig! I do have a video about gadgets where I show the inside some. But I’m always making more videos. Thanks again, Michael
I drove 2020 F350 DRW 6.7 for 60k miles and was waiting for 2023 F450 Limited for 11 months. With no end in sight, I jumped the ship and purchased 2023 Ram 3500 Limited DRW HO 6.7 , Aisin Trans, 4.1 Gear with Black out package. I had full body Suntek PPF and Ceramic coating plus nano ceramic tint for interior including the windshield. I am overly surprised how good is Ram 3500 Limited. It has better interior, smoother with auto leveling kit, TPMS, Apple like keypad. Gas mileage is par with F450 Limited. Around 15.5 driving empty. Tire will be cheaper on Ram 3500 than F450 Limited. It is not a fast truck, but fast enough . I can drive few hours and my back doesn't hurt and leg is not cramping up. I do not tow, but do haul some weight and this is my daily vehicle. I will take the Ram over Ford now but do miss 10 speed on gas mileage. I am 5'10" tall and it is very hard to see the front. On Ram, I usually have to wait before taking a chance on a tight spot.
@@wj2791 Sounds like a great truck. Congratulations!
Nunca podré tener una de esas pero admiro mucho ese modelo de camioneta se ve imponente 😍
If you’re towing all the time yes its worth it for that wide track system alone
Old guy here. Owned over a dozen diesel pickups.
Rule 1) Alway, ALWAYS, buy the biggest truck you can afford. Mileage is the same from a Toyota Tacoma to an F450.
Rule 2) There's no such thing as too much truck. See rule #1?
I have also made the mistake of going SRW for ease of commute - despite knowing better (sigh). Ended up back in a DRW. Used to be Cummins equipped trucks but switched to F450 and glad I did (Cummins is great, Powerstroke has caught up imo, but Fiat/Peugeot trucks are horrible).
Mark, thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Sounds like you made the same mistake I did… Love having my F-450 now!
Beautiful truck and a great video!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching.
Beautiful truck, love the new wheels and tires. We also have the same Nittos as well. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks guys! Have you all liked the way the Nitto tires handle on the road? Thanks again for watching. - Michael
@@mkexp. They ride pretty smooth and are not very loud. However, I feel like because they are softer, they dont feel quite as stable when pulling heavy loads as my Toyo AT's did. The Toyo's just seamed a little more planted I guess you would say, at least in my opinion. However, not a big deal really. They are supposed to last a little longer than many other brands. I think you will like them.
@@ChosenAdventures Thanks for the feedback. I’m looking forward to pulling the fifth wheel and seeing how they feel.
Where did you get your mud flaps? Those look cool!!
Darin, thank you! duraflap.com/
When you have a moment research, S&B Tanks. This could be a game changer if you are planning on becoming a full time RVr.
I’ll check that out.
Never Regret getting the Big Motor !!!
Yes sir!! 💪🏻👍🏻
Do you have air bags on the rear? No, okay, but will you most likely add them? Total outthe door/on the road cost for the Platinum
Right now, you’re going to spend anywhere from $90,000 - $95,000.
Awesome ride. Some of your choices are not to my taste, but different strokes for different folks. Really enjoyed the video.
Roy, thank you! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment.
No way, Prior Lake, MN. I lived there for about 15 years. Great city!
Yah, it was a great city to visit!
my question is ...how does it ride compared to the 350? is it alot stiffer and how is it unloaded? thanks
The ride is about the same as the 350, but the game changer is wide track front axle. The turning radius is great. The overall ride is nice. It even got better when I switched out the tires to the Nitto Ridge Grappler’s.
Thanks for the very helpful share...
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I have mickey baja boss on35’s and it’s amazing tire, silent ride aggressive thread and walls little chip in fuel mileage over factory michelins but it’s also 9.5 wide vs 8 factory
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Those are nice tires!
How does this handle in snow, slush and rain? Love your rig!
Thank you! It goes through snow, slush and rain better than it did with the original tires. Much better!
@@mkexp. Great to hear! I'm in Michigan and this will be my daily driver so got to make sure it can handle the weather! I'm still researching...I know you said you put 35s on but what size? 35x11.50R20?
@@mattwlane They’re the 35X12.50 R 2T.
Great info on the 450
Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching! 👍🏻
I'm not surprised those tires are smoother cause a stock f450 isn't designed to be smooth. The stock tires are known to be very ridged. After all, the truck is made to tow heavy, not to go off road. But if you like the look and they don't explode under that weight then so be it.