Reminds me of a 15 yr old busboy (very high IQ, 40 yrs later prominent Judge) that worked for me years ago. In training I kept emphasizing the importance of applying elbow grease while cleaning bathrooms. Great kid, also sought to do things correctly and was diligent. His turn came up to clean bathrooms ... he came up to me apologizing that he couldn’t find the elbow grease for cleaning the bathrooms.
Love the air horn! Being a professional railroader, some my coworkers and I feel that train horns should be illegal. Those that have them think it’s cute to honk them near railroaders working. If we’re working it scares the crap out of us thinking there’s a train approaching and we could injure ourselves getting away from the tracks.
I just bought an f350 and used the forescan to mod my truck. I love the ability to do some small things to make it more convenient for me as well as personalize it slightly. I turned off the double honk feature when left running, but I also enabled the secure idle so it can’t be taken out of park without a key inside the truck. I leave mine running allot with out locking the doors. It ads a LITTLE bit of security by not allowing it to be moved.
The F-450 is how I found your channel. I was searching for the SuperDuty F-450 on youtube last year, and your videos showed up. I've been glued to this channel, since then. ✌ Have a Happy New Year.
The area for the key, is used to read the key if the battery in the fob dies. After using the emergency blade key in the fob to enter the truck, you place the key in the the hidden spot, which energizes the key so the vehicle can read the key and start the vehicle.
The airhorns are the best feature of my coach and have saved my butt many times but scare the heck out of people in tiny little cars who don’t give you any room on the road. Thomyt
Very interesting video on the truck mods. The comment at the end about you don’t have to spend $150,000 on a truck and camper to enjoy camping. We have an older truck and camper. We still have just as much fun as everyone else.
My approach to purchasing the 2016 F250 was the same as yours. They were discounted heavily when the 2017 aluminum body trucks were coming out. Plus most of the bugs are worked out since it is the end of the run. It came with the 3.55 gears. I only buy 4x4, we get snow and ice where I live and I like to explore once I disconnect the trailer. Made some of the mods you have shown except for air compressor/air horn. LED lights on the rear were one of the first, so nice to be able to see when backing at night. ECU updates were 6 flashes for blinker, 50 gal fuel tank, DPF percent and fogs while on high beam. Manual regen with my generation of F250 needs to be done with laptop. I think the earlier years that are XL or XLT can be done manually. Wish I could read DEF level, but it will tell you when you are below 1/2 full and when you have 500 miles left. If anyone needs the spreadsheet of changes for 2011 to 2016 I have it. Oh, don't forget the chrome muffler bearing, that's a cool mod. :-), Forgot to add that just ordered the full card a few days ago, ref KYD
Thank you for stressing the fact that if you fuel at truck stops, not to “dilly dally”. I’m a truck driver and there is nothing more frustrating then trying to fuel when people are parked at the pumps, and not pumping fuel
I am also a truck driver and was thrilled that you mentioned the “no diily dally” concept while fueling at truck stops! Thank you. Now if we can just get some of these truckers to listen to you Mark.
Nothing worse than pulling into a service station with limited diesel pumps only to find some jackwad blocked the deisel with gas fill while their inside getting roller dogs.
We are especially considerate when fueling our class A diesel pusher at truck stops, and are always as expeditious as we can be, but we sometimes find that the truckers in front of us in the lanes are less so. They will pull up to the pumps and leave their vehicle for several minutes (we've experienced up to a half hour), return to their truck, pump their fuel (which takes a long time because they're pumping 200 gallons or more), then pull forward and stop, as is the common courtesy at truck stops, then leave their truck again to go inside, and return to their truck and leave after another 15-20 minutes. It's almost as if they're doing it because they have an RV behind them in the lane. The problem is, there are always trucks in the same lane behind us.
One of the best video's to date. I have had numerous Ford trucks over the years and had no idea about the exterior lock keypad items you showed. The last 20+ years I have bought 4x4's for boondocking and not having to worry about getting stuck (within reason). I have only used it a couple of times but saved a long walk to get cell service to call a tow truck and a $600-$800 tow bill. I was able to stay camped while it was snowing a few times as well .
Some of my favorite Forscan mods besides the standard ones you mentioned are Rolling up the widows with the FOB, Using NAV while in motion and temps on gauges.
Marc, I am obsessed with horn. You might say I’m a little,... well you know. I was a full time motorcyclist 1999 - 2010. It was my full time 4 season vehicle. For that reason I put a air horn on my bike; a 1999 Honda Valkyrie. Motorcycles disappear in traffic and it’s needed to get peoples attention.
We got the brand new super duty for work this year, 350 6.7 and driving around empty I'm getting like 16-20 mpg and then with a 14k lb trailer I average around 12 to 13 mpg. These 10 speeds are no joke. Shifts are smooth and picks up speed real good too. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year!!
I'm a truck driver. Thanks so much for the truck stop advice to the public! Most non commercial drivers don't understand. Great video just got my 250 and loving it!
Happy Holiday guys...I have a 19’ F-350 with the 6.7L diesel. I didn’t hear you mention it but in Forscan you can select Bambi mode which enables you to use the fog lights with the high beams on at night. Factory settings will turn off the fog lights when you go to your bright lights. Bambi modes allows the fog lights to stay on....there’s also a cornering light mode that will turn on just the left or just the right fog light depending on the direction you turn and then cancels the fog light once you straighten the wheel out.
Man....now I really want new truck. Thanks KYD, my wife and I love seeing the videos every week. Family of 4, just purchased our first travel trailer and had it winterized. I cannot express in words how excited we are for our first trip in the spring!!!
This was a video I have been looking for ever since we got our Ford Super Duty. THANK YOU!!! I had the DEF guage showing once, but changed it for our first trip to get the RV in October 2019 and then couldn't find out how to get it back on the guage display. The manual didn't help much and searching for it online didn't work either. I got a lot of useful information out of this video and have saved the web link for rewatching it a few more times to write down some useful notes in my Ford-Log book.
That is interesting about the trailer brake controller. I found my self having to back down a very steep hill and it felt like my RV brakes would take a while before they would "kick in". It was quite scary and it felt like I had zero brakes, going backwards,, down hill and my 40 foot toy hauler pulling me. Thanks for the information.
One thing I would say I love about my Cummins is that the high idle is built in. Leave your truck in park. Turn on the cruise control button and then hit the set/reduce speed button and it automatically goes into high idle. Lovely thing to have in Ohio.
10 speed is awesome. I got the 7.3 gas and 4.30 gears in my 2020 350 long bed. Towing 38ft travel trailer and golf cart in the bed of the truck. Its a beast of a truck and it just sounds amazing when you hit a big grade and it drops down a gear or two. Couldn't be happier, it's an awesome machine.
@@Anthony-qq2ue I traded it in for a 2022 f450. Loved the truck no issues whatsoever. We decided to go full time rv and I upsized my rig to a 42ft 18000lb fifth wheel. The 350 single tire was just not enough truck to comfortably pull a rig that size. It was a great truck though, I really liked the engine and Trans. The 1100ft/lbs of the 6.7 with the 10 speed is on another level though. Incredible pulling power.
@@japhethwar Very cool! We haul a 5th wheel RV for work all over the place. I use an f350 DRW with the 6.7 and 4.10 rear end probably very similar to yours pulling power wise, is the turning radius really good on the 450?
@@Anthony-qq2ue Yes it is, significantly better than the 350. The ride is a bit stiff, but the 4.30 gears and giant brakes are pretty awesome for towing. I went up the Eisenhower in Colorado which goes over 11k ft and it was barely straining the truck. It is a beast.
Where's Trish? She's the reason I watch. Love your channel, you guys are SO awesome. Thanks for creating such good content. Think about videos more often please?
Best video to date. Only thing better would be to hear Tricia's input about the truck, especially if she does most of the driving:) Now it is time for the 1/2 hour video comparing all of the trucks to date. Love it!
Another tip on the hidden key fob holder in the console - if the battery is weak in the key fob, placing the fob it in that compartment will allow you to start the truck and drive it to the store to get a new battery for the fob! Is there a FORScan code to keep the 5th wheel camera (or any selected camera) on as you change gears from reverse to drive and back to reverse while lining up on the hitch? My biggest aggravation with the camera is that it switches back to the normal backup camera anytime I shift to drive so I have to tap the screen again to get back to the 5th wheel camera. I do agree the camera angle and lighting isn't ideal. I've made it a bit better by using 1 in white gaffer's tape- 1 strip on the hitch and 2 strips with a gap on the pin box. The contrast helps with the lighting to line up quickly.
I have a 2021 F350 diesel DRW with a 4.10 axle ratio with the 10 speed. At first I didn't care for it. Thought it was just to many gears. Now, I wouldn't give it up. Pull a 40 ft ,6 slide Alpine rv as if wasn't even hooked up. At 65 to 70, it's still under 2000 ram and quiet in the cab. Amazes me how smooth and quiet it is when going up mountains, has stayed in 10th gear on 6% hills without any hesitation
If you get a pilot card you can put it on your phone. You can get the RV price and save 3 cents a gallon as well and get points to spend inside as cash. Loves has same kind of stuff as well
I don’t have a f250 yet, that’s probably in 2 years but I am watching your very informative videos and gathering ideas for the upgrades when I do end up buying a truck and travel trailer. :) I am hooked.
Should also mention, that I really liked the part of the video showing the safe in the truck. Have already ordered one for my 2003 Ford F-250 Lariat edition Super Duty.
Thank You for noting to fill up quickly and move away from pump. As much as I hate truckers taking showers while parked on pump (yes they do that!), as much I respect people like you guys. Thank you!
I was going through my past video’s and should have commented a long time ago. I replaced my standard rotors and pads for a set of Powerstop Z36 cross drilled and slotted rotors with matched pads. The truck stops like a sports car now, especially when it is raining or snowing it is very noticeable. I know how much Trish loves the LARGE gas tank but I believe she just might have a new best when you see the difference this makes. I did the work myself just because I can and saved a few bucks…
Hi Marc, have you looked into a product called “gear vendor”? It is a gear box that bolts on to the end of your transmission (which means you will have to get your driveshaft shortened) this unit work’s similar to a big truck with a transmission with an upper and lower range. This gives each gear an upper range, a lower range, and the range that is in the transmission. This gives you the ability to go even higher or lower in your ratio. The articles that I’ve read or seen on UA-cam say you will increase your fuel mileage by about 15-20%. It’s a very simple install, not counting your drive shaft needing to be shortened, this can be done in an afternoon.
I’d be curious to know what you’re using Clay. All our laptops are Mac, and I had the same thought about getting a cheap PC laptop just for running FORScan after watching this.
FORScan is great an your pointers are spot on. being that you have a platinum you can set your GPS so you can in-put while driving otherwise you need to be stopped. also you can add a wire to a control box in which you can leave your led spot lights( on your mirrors ) on at any speed. in FORScan you can also change your welcome screen in the center of your instrument cluster.
It an inertia brake controller. So the trailer brakes are not jerking you back when you only gently apply the break. Liked your video. I have a 2019 350 srw xl super cab with an 8 ft bed. I just got the recall notice for the death wobble. You should add the spe lower temp thermostat. I have a 10k enclosed trailer and a 16k dump I pull and it made a big difference in engine and transmission temps.
ForScan is easy to do, I’ve made several changes to my 21 F350 Lariat. Turn signal now 5, Bambi driving light mode, temps above gauges, changed display start up screen. Left seatbelt warn on.
The DEF changes you made were included in an update to the trucks system last year. I had an issue where my check engine light came on. The truck needed a regen, but I was not driving it far enough to work for a regeneration. Took the truck in and the update added the percent window and the regeneration control. I've also had the wobble only in my 17 F250. A 2005 and 2013 F250 were fine. The latest replacement steering damner corrected the issue. Be careful with changes to the steering, that will void the warranty for any future issues. I also researched other changes and have chosen not to do them due to the warranty.
As a retired police officer, I can’t believe anyone would admit on video that they don’t use turn signals! 😳 Your signals are just as important as that air horn. 😉 You and your Family are awesome! GOD Bless You All! 🙏
I’m pretty 100% positive he was kidding. If you watch videos when he’s driving you can hear his blinker ticking and sometimes you can see it in the side cameras. Marc is all about safety !
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 actually I was kidding Mark as well! What he actually meant was to eliminate the noise of the turn signals, I know he is as concerned about safety as I am. I had to show the gas station stop to my husband, Mark spoke my words exactly......I’m not concerned about price as I am about the safety of getting in and out of the gas station! Always safety first.
I was glad to read at the FORscan website that it supports Ford vehicle model years 1996 and newer, as I have a 2016 F-350. Looking forward to making a few tweaks on my own.
If you decide to re-do phone mount or add another item like RV GPS, look at F Series specific mount from Builtright Industries that goes in the center tray on top of the dash. Combined with RAM Mounts components you can add lots of things, including phone mounts that aren’t specific to phone model, and have lots of adjustment options with arms and swivels. HNY and travel safe.
I have a 24" horn from a freightliner that I got in trade from my father-in-law who used to be a truck driver. I want to get it mounted on my Tundra some day, but I have to make brackets for it. It is a little different tone than your grover, but man it is loud. Your tech's reaction was classic. It is so good to laugh again! Great video, Marc.
Finally finished watching the airstream series. Thank you for all the information y'all have provided. I was out of my league when it came down to knowing about RVing. But the videos has informed me and helped me make my decision on saving up to get a truck and an airstream. Thank you so very much.
We have a 2019 SuperDuty Lariet Sport with the Ultimate Trailer Tow Package and LOVE IT! I just did the FORScan Mods, added temps above gauges and want to do many more. Thanks for the videos they are great resources.
Marc - You didn't mention adding transmission and coolant temps (actual numbers) above the gauges using FORscan? Did you forget that one or were you not interested? LOVE your videos!
I dont know what the KYD consensus is but I love the 10 speed transmission. Its like having half gears when towing. Nice mods to your truck, nice video, very informative. Thank You.
Just bought a 2017 f250 lariat. It’s a 4x4 with the 6.7 and it has the lariat ultimate package as well as a 6 inch BDS lift. 60k Miles 1 owner. The truck doesn’t have 1 scratch
I have a 2006 F-250, 6.0 Diesel, FX4, extended cab and loving it. Am also an amateur radio operator, so no desire for the sunroof (need the metal for mag-mount antennas). The rear hinged back door is useful for my other antennas.
11:15 I bought the proclip too for the same reasons. To address your cons, on proclip's website I bought the MagicMount Pro XL. My wife has an iPhone and I have a Samsung Note. It's a large magnet you stick on the base their. The benifit is the metal plates attach to any phone or tablet you have. It has a cleaner look IMO with the magic mount. Because when not in use it doesn't take up as much space.
I think they outlawed blinker fluid in Florida. Where you have the key fob is for when the battery is dead in it so you can start the truck ( all with push button start on ford will have that) some are center console others are cup holder. When towing definitely keep an eye on trans temp that is the thing that will kill automatic transmissions the fastest.
14:40 I think there's aftermarket under seat/back seat safes available for the Ford trucks. I think I remember OffTheRanch had a rifle safe in his Raptor
Up here in the PNW, 2WD trucks are mostly unheard of. It's been that way since probably the mid 90s. The only 2wd trucks I ever see are fleet trucks, which are always white.
SAN ANTONIO! Apparently they are bad for window breaking car thieves. Happened to us a few years ago. While we were waiting for it to be fixed we had our window taped up, and a local saw it and shared that it happened to them and told us how common it was.
@@BTBRVReviews It depends on if you're making 3 batches or 6. When the recipe doubles, it's critical to use automotive. And never store blinker fluid in the fridge next to the lemonade. Ask Caleb how he knows!
If you’re towing you have to use RV antifreeze, if you’re not then automotive antifreeze. It’s kind of a pain having to switch out the blinker fluid every time I hook up or unhook but the home made blinker fluid is so much better that it’s worth it.
This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve ever done. Super informative! As one of your long time subscribers, I love the fact that nearly 100% of the content of this video completely matched the title of the video. (which was not the case on many of your videos a year or two ago) 👍👍👍 for this one!
3.73 is used in the heavy tow pack Expedition and I think some versions of the F150, it has the Elocker function also. My Expedition has it 3.5 Eco or boost👍. My Expedition doesn’t have as much dingers maybe Ford was thinking work boot guys need reminders 😆. The 3.73 is pretty decent with the 10spd though I could see the 6 or 8 spds getting a bit wound up on the highway when not towing. But 3.73 with the 10spd the little 3.5 lopes along at 75-80 at pretty low rpm. I recall with the Exp the 3.73 vs 3.31 was only 1-2mpg difference on the sticker👍
Follower for over 5 yeats To see "Caleb, Kaleb?" teaching the old man a trick or two is rare.... Always laughing to see his positive attitude and outlook.
I do not own a truck... I drive a motorhome, but I found all your mods very interesting and you keep it very informative. Thank you I really enjoyed the video as always. First time seen your son on the front seat, I'll bet he was happy. :-)
Why I like 4 wheel drive when towing: Low Range when backing into a spot. Gives more torque, sort of like tractors the trailer across the soft stuff, over the bump, whatever, it is just seems more smooth than having to press lightly on the accelerator then having to get off of it again.
Thanks for the hint about finding the factory door keypad code. I just bought a 2017 F350 and needed to find the factory code. Worked like a charm. Looking forward to starting our adventure later this year and getting out on the road for the first time. Your videos have been so helpful and entertaining. Thanks for all you do.
In the 2019s cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not possible. Only in 2020+ if I recall. It has to be SYNC 4. The benefit of connecting by wire, at least in the 2017-2019, is that the playback quality is better. I’ve had it connected by BT and playing as I connected to USB, and there was a noticeable improvement in quality.
I have a 2019 super duty 6.7... iam very pleased with my truck as is... I bought it March of 2019 , I was living in Parker and moved to flagstaff may of 2019... I really don't drive it as much as I did in Parker.
Your buddy talked about the need for a lockable safe, because of how quickly someone smashed his window and got into the truck. What do you think will happen to your contents when they push the brake and ignition button and the engine starts, because your key is always left in it? Even still, what do you think your insurance company is going to do, if they find out they stole it because you left your key in it?
Just some input.....with ForScan, it's best to use a wired OBD2 interface (one with switch required for ForScan functions). Some have problems with interference and misloading the changes when doing wireless. I had both and felt way more comfortable and seemed quicker wired. Hope this helps!
I seen a video where you can use a relay on your factory horn and the up-fitter switch when the up fitter is off the truck horn will work but when the up-fitter switch is on the big horn will blow when you press the factory horn on the steering wheel.
Not sure how I found you but so glad I did. I am currently shopping for a Truck for my Truck camper and a lot of your adjustments are things I never knew about.
This is my second f250 4x4 with 7.3 I brought new but rust has claimed it. I bought this 2017 lariat 250 6.7 looking forward to all you have to show and tell.
I don’t own a Ford or a truck, but I watched the whole video. Marc, you have a knack for making any subject interesting.
Same here, I'm a ram guy and i don't think I'll ever buy a ford truck but watched the whole video and was legit interested 😅
How about the sound system?
Love the blinker fluid bit. How the guy outside kept a straight face while talking about making his own blinker fluid was awesome 😎
Reminds me of a 15 yr old busboy (very high IQ, 40 yrs later prominent Judge) that worked for me years ago. In training I kept emphasizing the importance of applying elbow grease while cleaning bathrooms. Great kid, also sought to do things correctly and was diligent. His turn came up to clean bathrooms ... he came up to me apologizing that he couldn’t find the elbow grease for cleaning the bathrooms.
Reminds me of sending someone out to get grid squares for a map .
As a truck driver myself thank you for saying to be quick at truck stops.
Well this goes for truck drivers also, how many of them mess around at the pumps taking to much time?
@@michaeljohn7467 Swift
Love the air horn!
Being a professional railroader, some my coworkers and I feel that train horns should be illegal. Those that have them think it’s cute to honk them near railroaders working. If we’re working it scares the crap out of us thinking there’s a train approaching and we could injure ourselves getting away from the tracks.
`they are illegal
@@mattnelson6692 no they aren’t
I just bought an f350 and used the forescan to mod my truck. I love the ability to do some small things to make it more convenient for me as well as personalize it slightly. I turned off the double honk feature when left running, but I also enabled the secure idle so it can’t be taken out of park without a key inside the truck. I leave mine running allot with out locking the doors. It ads a LITTLE bit of security by not allowing it to be moved.
I HATE the double honk when left running and the key is in my pocket. I'm going to look more into Forscan. Thanks.
That deep console compartment also serves a nice place to keep your peacemaker too as well. 👍
The F-450 is how I found your channel. I was searching for the SuperDuty F-450 on youtube last year, and your videos showed up. I've been glued to this channel, since then. ✌ Have a Happy New Year.
Those safes are also made by a company called Console Vaults. I have one in my F-150 and love it!
The area for the key, is used to read the key if the battery in the fob dies. After using the emergency blade key in the fob to enter the truck, you place the key in the the hidden spot, which energizes the key so the vehicle can read the key and start the vehicle.
The airhorns are the best feature of my coach and have saved my butt many times but scare the heck out of people in tiny little cars who don’t give you any room on the road. Thomyt
I agree, and wish I had a chance to use mine more! The wife doesn't think so of course, so I have to limit my honking unfortunately. :)
Very interesting video on the truck mods. The comment at the end about you don’t have to spend $150,000 on a truck and camper to enjoy camping. We have an older truck and camper. We still have just as much fun as everyone else.
Who on earth thought it was a good idea to name something Forscan?
My approach to purchasing the 2016 F250 was the same as yours. They were discounted heavily when the 2017 aluminum body trucks were coming out. Plus most of the bugs are worked out since it is the end of the run. It came with the 3.55 gears. I only buy 4x4, we get snow and ice where I live and I like to explore once I disconnect the trailer. Made some of the mods you have shown except for air compressor/air horn. LED lights on the rear were one of the first, so nice to be able to see when backing at night. ECU updates were 6 flashes for blinker, 50 gal fuel tank, DPF percent and fogs while on high beam. Manual regen with my generation of F250 needs to be done with laptop. I think the earlier years that are XL or XLT can be done manually. Wish I could read DEF level, but it will tell you when you are below 1/2 full and when you have 500 miles left. If anyone needs the spreadsheet of changes for 2011 to 2016 I have it. Oh, don't forget the chrome muffler bearing, that's a cool mod. :-), Forgot to add that just ordered the full card a few days ago, ref KYD
Thank you for stressing the fact that if you fuel at truck stops, not to “dilly dally”. I’m a truck driver and there is nothing more frustrating then trying to fuel when people are parked at the pumps, and not pumping fuel
I am also a truck driver and was thrilled that you mentioned the “no diily dally” concept while fueling at truck stops! Thank you. Now if we can just get some of these truckers to listen to you Mark.
Nothing worse than pulling into a service station with limited diesel pumps only to find some jackwad blocked the deisel with gas fill while their inside getting roller dogs.
@@RisingSun0203 can't stand Jackwad roller dogs, they really grind my gears!
@@kennydaddy100 there’s a million gas pumps but Shaniqua needs 6 bucks in petrol and posts her useless ass in front of the only diesel pump
We are especially considerate when fueling our class A diesel pusher at truck stops, and are always as expeditious as we can be, but we sometimes find that the truckers in front of us in the lanes are less so. They will pull up to the pumps and leave their vehicle for several minutes (we've experienced up to a half hour), return to their truck, pump their fuel (which takes a long time because they're pumping 200 gallons or more), then pull forward and stop, as is the common courtesy at truck stops, then leave their truck again to go inside, and return to their truck and leave after another 15-20 minutes. It's almost as if they're doing it because they have an RV behind them in the lane. The problem is, there are always trucks in the same lane behind us.
As a truck driver myself we have to deal with other truckers doing the same. It’s not necessarily because your in an RV.
One of the best video's to date. I have had numerous Ford trucks over the years and had no idea about the exterior lock keypad items you showed. The last 20+ years I have bought 4x4's for boondocking and not having to worry about getting stuck (within reason). I have only used it a couple of times but saved a long walk to get cell service to call a tow truck and a $600-$800 tow bill. I was able to stay camped while it was snowing a few times as well .
Some of my favorite Forscan mods besides the standard ones you mentioned are Rolling up the widows with the FOB, Using NAV while in motion and temps on gauges.
Marc, I am obsessed with horn. You might say I’m a little,... well you know. I was a full time motorcyclist 1999 - 2010. It was my full time 4 season vehicle. For that reason I put a air horn on my bike; a 1999 Honda Valkyrie. Motorcycles disappear in traffic and it’s needed to get peoples attention.
We got the brand new super duty for work this year, 350 6.7 and driving around empty I'm getting like 16-20 mpg and then with a 14k lb trailer I average around 12 to 13 mpg. These 10 speeds are no joke. Shifts are smooth and picks up speed real good too. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year!!
I'm a truck driver. Thanks so much for the truck stop advice to the public! Most non commercial drivers don't understand. Great video just got my 250 and loving it!
Oh, and thank goodness for hydraulic blinkers on late model vehicles. I got tired of going through so many blinker belts on my older trucks...
Happy Holiday guys...I have a 19’ F-350 with the 6.7L diesel. I didn’t hear you mention it but in Forscan you can select Bambi mode which enables you to use the fog lights with the high beams on at night. Factory settings will turn off the fog lights when you go to your bright lights. Bambi modes allows the fog lights to stay on....there’s also a cornering light mode that will turn on just the left or just the right fog light depending on the direction you turn and then cancels the fog light once you straighten the wheel out.
Really my fog lights and light bar in my bumper are on my upfitter switches
Man....now I really want new truck. Thanks KYD, my wife and I love seeing the videos every week. Family of 4, just purchased our first travel trailer and had it winterized. I cannot express in words how excited we are for our first trip in the spring!!!
You guys will love it. There will be a few headaches along the way, but nothing that should make the trip from being fantastic.
Hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! Adios 2020! Wishing KYD family HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s hope 2021 is better! Stay safe!
This was a video I have been looking for ever since we got our Ford Super Duty. THANK YOU!!! I had the DEF guage showing once, but changed it for our first trip to get the RV in October 2019 and then couldn't find out how to get it back on the guage display. The manual didn't help much and searching for it online didn't work either. I got a lot of useful information out of this video and have saved the web link for rewatching it a few more times to write down some useful notes in my Ford-Log book.
That is interesting about the trailer brake controller. I found my self having to back down a very steep hill and it felt like my RV brakes would take a while before they would "kick in". It was quite scary and it felt like I had zero brakes, going backwards,, down hill and my 40 foot toy hauler pulling me. Thanks for the information.
One thing I would say I love about my Cummins is that the high idle is built in. Leave your truck in park. Turn on the cruise control button and then hit the set/reduce speed button and it automatically goes into high idle. Lovely thing to have in Ohio.
Didn't know this was a thing. Is that mostly beneficial for cold weather, or?
10 speed is awesome. I got the 7.3 gas and 4.30 gears in my 2020 350 long bed. Towing 38ft travel trailer and golf cart in the bed of the truck. Its a beast of a truck and it just sounds amazing when you hit a big grade and it drops down a gear or two. Couldn't be happier, it's an awesome machine.
Still loving it?
@@Anthony-qq2ue I traded it in for a 2022 f450. Loved the truck no issues whatsoever. We decided to go full time rv and I upsized my rig to a 42ft 18000lb fifth wheel. The 350 single tire was just not enough truck to comfortably pull a rig that size. It was a great truck though, I really liked the engine and Trans. The 1100ft/lbs of the 6.7 with the 10 speed is on another level though. Incredible pulling power.
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Very cool! We haul a 5th wheel RV for work all over the place. I use an f350 DRW with the 6.7 and 4.10 rear end probably very similar to yours pulling power wise, is the turning radius really good on the 450?
@@Anthony-qq2ue Yes it is, significantly better than the 350. The ride is a bit stiff, but the 4.30 gears and giant brakes are pretty awesome for towing. I went up the Eisenhower in Colorado which goes over 11k ft and it was barely straining the truck. It is a beast.
Where's Trish?
She's the reason I watch.
Love your channel, you guys are SO awesome.
Thanks for creating such good content.
Think about videos more often please?
Not creepy at all.
Best video to date. Only thing better would be to hear Tricia's input about the truck, especially if she does most of the driving:)
Now it is time for the 1/2 hour video comparing all of the trucks to date.
Love it!
I agree, but she was buys this week.
Another tip on the hidden key fob holder in the console - if the battery is weak in the key fob, placing the fob it in that compartment will allow you to start the truck and drive it to the store to get a new battery for the fob!
Is there a FORScan code to keep the 5th wheel camera (or any selected camera) on as you change gears from reverse to drive and back to reverse while lining up on the hitch? My biggest aggravation with the camera is that it switches back to the normal backup camera anytime I shift to drive so I have to tap the screen again to get back to the 5th wheel camera. I do agree the camera angle and lighting isn't ideal. I've made it a bit better by using 1 in white gaffer's tape- 1 strip on the hitch and 2 strips with a gap on the pin box. The contrast helps with the lighting to line up quickly.
I have a 2021 F350 diesel DRW with a 4.10 axle ratio with the 10 speed. At first I didn't care for it. Thought it was just to many gears. Now, I wouldn't give it up. Pull a 40 ft ,6 slide Alpine rv as if wasn't even hooked up. At 65 to 70, it's still under 2000 ram and quiet in the cab. Amazes me how smooth and quiet it is when going up mountains, has stayed in 10th gear on 6% hills without any hesitation
If you get a pilot card you can put it on your phone. You can get the RV price and save 3 cents a gallon as well and get points to spend inside as cash. Loves has same kind of stuff as well
Pilot gets more out of having your data than 3 cents a gallon. They’re using you.
That little Ford ding at 6:25 made me chuckle. It’s the little things. Fantastic video thanks for sharing!
I have an XLT and forscan opened up alot of options that lariat and higher comes stock. I love that program.
Now I have to get the Forscan! Are you using the windows version with the cable?
@@kevinherm3036 yes with windows 10
Another good slogan I found from a navy seal has stuck with me “slow is smooth and smooth is fast “
I don’t have a f250 yet, that’s probably in 2 years but I am watching your very informative videos and gathering ideas for the upgrades when I do end up buying a truck and travel trailer. :) I am hooked.
This was a very informative and enjoyable video. I don’t have an RV or a Ford pickup but like seeing automotive vlogs.
Should also mention, that I really liked the part of the video showing the safe in the truck. Have already ordered one for my 2003 Ford F-250 Lariat edition Super Duty.
Thank You for noting to fill up quickly and move away from pump. As much as I hate truckers taking showers while parked on pump (yes they do that!), as much I respect people like you guys. Thank you!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for thinking of the truckers at the fuel island.
I was going through my past video’s and should have commented a long time ago. I replaced my standard rotors and pads for a set of Powerstop Z36 cross drilled and slotted rotors with matched pads. The truck stops like a sports car now, especially when it is raining or snowing it is very noticeable. I know how much Trish loves the LARGE gas tank but I believe she just might have a new best when you see the difference this makes. I did the work myself just because I can and saved a few bucks…
One of my favorite mods fo my F450 is a camera control module. I can see forward or backwards at any speed.
Details - please? Where does one purchase said control module for 2019 F350? Thanks!
@@AlaskaBikerZ I'm with you. Would like to hear more about this!
Hi Marc, have you looked into a product called “gear vendor”?
It is a gear box that bolts on to the end of your transmission (which means you will have to get your driveshaft shortened) this unit work’s similar to a big truck with a transmission with an upper and lower range. This gives each gear an upper range, a lower range, and the range that is in the transmission. This gives you the ability to go even higher or lower in your ratio. The articles that I’ve read or seen on UA-cam say you will increase your fuel mileage by about 15-20%. It’s a very simple install, not counting your drive shaft needing to be shortened, this can be done in an afternoon.
FORScan is AWESOME! I have a laptop specifically dedicated to its use.
I’d be curious to know what you’re using Clay. All our laptops are Mac, and I had the same thought about getting a cheap PC laptop just for running FORScan after watching this.
@@brettlj: I'm using an old Lenovo (IBM) T420. They're excellent laptops and are pretty inexpensive on *bay.
As a owner operator I appreciate you telling people to not block truck fuelng lanes. thank you
Also...press traction control button 2 times rapidly and your truck goes into Sport Mode...ton of fun in my 2018 F350 SRW
Hope you alls Christmas was a blessed one. Loved the "we have a hack to be able to make your own blinker fluid." That was priceless.
FORScan is great an your pointers are spot on. being that you have a platinum you can set your GPS so you can in-put while driving otherwise you need to be stopped. also you can add a wire to a control box in which you can leave your led spot lights( on your mirrors ) on at any speed. in FORScan you can also change your welcome screen in the center of your instrument cluster.
Caleb has the cutest personality...I predict great things in his future.
Yes.. Forescsn is sensational! I have 6 mods with Forescsn on my F150.
It an inertia brake controller. So the trailer brakes are not jerking you back when you only gently apply the break. Liked your video. I have a 2019 350 srw xl super cab with an 8 ft bed. I just got the recall notice for the death wobble. You should add the spe lower temp thermostat. I have a 10k enclosed trailer and a 16k dump I pull and it made a big difference in engine and transmission temps.
ForScan is easy to do, I’ve made several changes to my 21 F350 Lariat. Turn signal now 5, Bambi driving light mode, temps above gauges, changed display start up screen. Left seatbelt warn on.
I’ve gotten to the point that if Caleb is in frame I’m looking at his face, no matter who is talking. That kid cracks me up.
The skit to the blinker fluid cracked me up. Good video!
The DEF changes you made were included in an update to the trucks system last year. I had an issue where my check engine light came on. The truck needed a regen, but I was not driving it far enough to work for a regeneration. Took the truck in and the update added the percent window and the regeneration control.
I've also had the wobble only in my 17 F250. A 2005 and 2013 F250 were fine. The latest replacement steering damner corrected the issue. Be careful with changes to the steering, that will void the warranty for any future issues. I also researched other changes and have chosen not to do them due to the warranty.
Happy New Year Trish, Mark and family, awaiting good times. Life is what you make of it.
Merry Christmas Marc and Trish. Hope you have a peaceful and joyous New Year 🇨🇦🎄
As a retired police officer, I can’t believe anyone would admit on video that they don’t use turn signals! 😳
Your signals are just as important as that air horn. 😉
You and your Family are awesome!
GOD Bless You All! 🙏
I’m pretty 100% positive he was kidding. If you watch videos when he’s driving you can hear his blinker ticking and sometimes you can see it in the side cameras. Marc is all about safety !
@@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 actually I was kidding Mark as well! What he actually meant was to eliminate the noise of the turn signals, I know he is as concerned about safety as I am.
I had to show the gas station stop to my husband, Mark spoke my words exactly......I’m not concerned about price as I am about the safety of getting in and out of the gas station!
Always safety first.
I was glad to read at the FORscan website that it supports Ford vehicle model years 1996 and newer, as I have a 2016 F-350. Looking forward to making a few tweaks on my own.
If you decide to re-do phone mount or add another item like RV GPS, look at F Series specific mount from Builtright Industries that goes in the center tray on top of the dash. Combined with RAM Mounts components you can add lots of things, including phone mounts that aren’t specific to phone model, and have lots of adjustment options with arms and swivels. HNY and travel safe.
JD from btbrv has an episode on that mount Bob is referencing.
I have a 24" horn from a freightliner that I got in trade from my father-in-law who used to be a truck driver. I want to get it mounted on my Tundra some day, but I have to make brackets for it. It is a little different tone than your grover, but man it is loud. Your tech's reaction was classic. It is so good to laugh again! Great video, Marc.
Finally finished watching the airstream series. Thank you for all the information y'all have provided. I was out of my league when it came down to knowing about RVing. But the videos has informed me and helped me make my decision on saving up to get a truck and an airstream. Thank you so very much.
It's Sunday? Man, vacation has really thrown off my timetable.
My 2017 will high idle automatically if it is cold enough outside. Lots of great tips here mark. Thanks!
Blinker fluid reminded me of Middle School. One of my classmates was sent to the janitor to get some polkadot paint!!
We have a 2019 SuperDuty Lariet Sport with the Ultimate Trailer Tow Package and LOVE IT!
I just did the FORScan Mods, added temps above gauges and want to do many more. Thanks for the videos they are great resources.
Marc - You didn't mention adding transmission and coolant temps (actual numbers) above the gauges using FORscan? Did you forget that one or were you not interested? LOVE your videos!
Yes sir I have a 2020 with the 10 speed trans and it is nice
I was scared of the 10 speed, had it in my 2019 F150 and it was wonkers.
Do they have a obd1 or OBD2 tuning device ?
For 2020 and 2021 ?
I dont know what the KYD consensus is but I love the 10 speed transmission. Its like having half gears when towing. Nice mods to your truck, nice video, very informative. Thank You.
Just a quick FYI; there's only 2/10 inch additional clearance between the 4X2 & 4X4 versions of your truck.
Great video Mark. Had know idea you could change those settings. Seemed like making these changes you need to know what your doing.
Just bought a 2017 f250 lariat. It’s a 4x4 with the 6.7 and it has the lariat ultimate package as well as a 6 inch BDS lift. 60k Miles 1 owner. The truck doesn’t have 1 scratch
I have a 2006 F-250, 6.0 Diesel, FX4, extended cab and loving it. Am also an amateur radio operator, so no desire for the sunroof (need the metal for mag-mount antennas). The rear hinged back door is useful for my other antennas.
11:15 I bought the proclip too for the same reasons. To address your cons, on proclip's website I bought the MagicMount Pro XL. My wife has an iPhone and I have a Samsung Note.
It's a large magnet you stick on the base their. The benifit is the metal plates attach to any phone or tablet you have. It has a cleaner look IMO with the magic mount. Because when not in use it doesn't take up as much space.
I think they outlawed blinker fluid in Florida. Where you have the key fob is for when the battery is dead in it so you can start the truck ( all with push button start on ford will have that) some are center console others are cup holder. When towing definitely keep an eye on trans temp that is the thing that will kill automatic transmissions the fastest.
14:40 I think there's aftermarket under seat/back seat safes available for the Ford trucks. I think I remember OffTheRanch had a rifle safe in his Raptor
Up here in the PNW, 2WD trucks are mostly unheard of. It's been that way since probably the mid 90s.
The only 2wd trucks I ever see are fleet trucks, which are always white.
SAN ANTONIO! Apparently they are bad for window breaking car thieves. Happened to us a few years ago. While we were waiting for it to be fixed we had our window taped up, and a local saw it and shared that it happened to them and told us how common it was.
We love our 2019 Ford F250 Limited. Great Video!
Wait, so if Blinker Fluid isn't a thing, what have I been paying for every 2,000 miles? 🤔
Just make sure you add anti-freeze in your homemade recipe or your blinker will get slushy in the winter months.
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@@KeepYourDaydream RV antifreeze or automotive?
@@BTBRVReviews It depends on if you're making 3 batches or 6. When the recipe doubles, it's critical to use automotive. And never store blinker fluid in the fridge next to the lemonade. Ask Caleb how he knows!
If you’re towing you have to use RV antifreeze, if you’re not then automotive antifreeze. It’s kind of a pain having to switch out the blinker fluid every time I hook up or unhook but the home made blinker fluid is so much better that it’s worth it.
This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve ever done. Super informative! As one of your long time subscribers, I love the fact that nearly 100% of the content of this video completely matched the title of the video. (which was not the case on many of your videos a year or two ago)
👍👍👍 for this one!
3.73 is used in the heavy tow pack Expedition and I think some versions of the F150, it has the Elocker function also. My Expedition has it 3.5 Eco or boost👍. My Expedition doesn’t have as much dingers maybe Ford was thinking work boot guys need reminders 😆. The 3.73 is pretty decent with the 10spd though I could see the 6 or 8 spds getting a bit wound up on the highway when not towing. But 3.73 with the 10spd the little 3.5 lopes along at 75-80 at pretty low rpm. I recall with the Exp the 3.73 vs 3.31 was only 1-2mpg difference on the sticker👍
Just finished watching this video again. It's still great!
Follower for over 5 yeats
To see "Caleb, Kaleb?" teaching the old man a trick or two is rare....
Always laughing to see his positive attitude and outlook.
I do not own a truck... I drive a motorhome, but I found all your mods very interesting and you keep it very informative. Thank you I really enjoyed the video as always. First time seen your son on the front seat, I'll bet he was happy. :-)
Happy to be with the KYD Family for the last time in 2020! Now let’s get on with 2021!
Calib is becoming quite a looker. He’s definitely got his dad’s charm. Always enjoy your videos.
Why I like 4 wheel drive when towing: Low Range when backing into a spot. Gives more torque, sort of like tractors the trailer across the soft stuff, over the bump, whatever, it is just seems more smooth than having to press lightly on the accelerator then having to get off of it again.
Thanks for the hint about finding the factory door keypad code. I just bought a 2017 F350 and needed to find the factory code. Worked like a charm. Looking forward to starting our adventure later this year and getting out on the road for the first time. Your videos have been so helpful and entertaining. Thanks for all you do.
In the 2019s cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not possible. Only in 2020+ if I recall. It has to be SYNC 4.
The benefit of connecting by wire, at least in the 2017-2019, is that the playback quality is better. I’ve had it connected by BT and playing as I connected to USB, and there was a noticeable improvement in quality.
Great, great information.
Keep the rubber on the road and safe travels.
God bless.
I have a 2019 super duty 6.7... iam very pleased with my truck as is... I bought it March of 2019 , I was living in Parker and moved to flagstaff may of 2019... I really don't drive it as much as I did in Parker.
Your buddy talked about the need for a lockable safe, because of how quickly someone smashed his window and got into the truck. What do you think will happen to your contents when they push the brake and ignition button and the engine starts, because your key is always left in it? Even still, what do you think your insurance company is going to do, if they find out they stole it because you left your key in it?
Just some input.....with ForScan, it's best to use a wired OBD2 interface (one with switch required for ForScan functions). Some have problems with interference and misloading the changes when doing wireless.
I had both and felt way more comfortable and seemed quicker wired.
Hope this helps!
What about Derringer?
A few more forscan options that are nice: disable double honk on exit, auto fold mirrors on locking, and police mode.
What is police mode?
I seen a video where you can use a relay on your factory horn and the up-fitter switch when the up fitter is off the truck horn will work but when the up-fitter switch is on the big horn will blow when you press the factory horn on the steering wheel.
We just got into atvs. And camping. So now we are looking for a toy hauler. So now my LR4 Land Rover will get to relax, and we will get a tremor F250.
Not sure how I found you but so glad I did. I am currently shopping for a Truck for my Truck camper and a lot of your adjustments are things I never knew about.
Welcome aboard!
This is my second f250 4x4 with 7.3 I brought new but rust has claimed it. I bought this 2017 lariat
250 6.7 looking forward to all you have to show and tell.