I have a 2000 F250 4x4 with leaf springs on all 4 corners and solid axles. You have to get out of it and lock in the hubs before manually shifting the floor mounted lever into 4 wheel drive. Five speed manual. It’s got recirculating ball steering. XL interior with roll up windows. Sometimes you literally bounce down the road. Steering is more of a suggestion. 128,000 miles, doesn’t leak a drop of fluid. I wouldn’t sell it for anything. Congrats on the new ride Ken, it is pretty impressive!
Just turned 64. I’m going through the K.I.S.S. Stage. Keep it simple stupid. I get why people buy the new trucks, I just have no need for one. It is truly remarkable how trucks have changed in 24 years!
Ken's enthusiasm is absolutely infectious. He's as giddy as a schoolgirl in this truck… And I don't blame him one single bit!!! WOW!!!! The built-in "safe" for the fire power is so sweet too!!!
What I really like about your purchase is that you paid alittle more, but got much, much, much more. -You got a truck that you absolutely love and makes your life much easier. 5G internet for all your videos. Cameras for the hitch and watching your trailer/load. All the step-ups. 120V AC in truck and bed. Better stereo, interior. -This truck is a huge upgrade all around +the new warranty. -With your trade in, -it really is a no-brainer. == Don't buy any vehicle that you will be unhappy with. Add on you may want. -Kellerman type air ride -maybe just rear air. -air ride 5th wheel. -Isolates the trailer from truck better. (There are issues with both of these products, and reliability maybe lessened). (Those cameras work in complete darkness also). -Pretty amazing when you use them. (Great Job Ford)
I've been giving serious thought to the kelderman air ride possibly some 22-inch alcoas and I have an air ride hitch on the primary unit that I used to haul the 45 footer this is just going to be a backup going to be the backup hauler for the big fifth wheel the primary hauler is a Volvo semi
I have worked for four for over 21 years and have never in my career heard of them pulling apart off of another new truck as a part of a priority program. Yes, if you have a warranty cover everything, but we would never pull apart off of another. New vehicle.
I actually wore those today because of this LOL you're on to me they ran out of black ones when I was at the store so I got these brown ones I thought they were pretty cool
I'm pulled over on the side of the road on my Road King watching this video. Happy Sunday Kap! ML&R!!! Sidenote: I went with a 2018 Ram 2500 megacab. The megacab and Cummins sold me on it. Fully deleted and runs like a champ....rip ya house off the foundation lol!
Nice truck Ken! You deserve this most definitely, she is a beaut!, the black/chrome compliments themselves very well on this truck, I'm sure you are going to rack the miles on this new one, I hope it treats you very well, and also I haven't seen the 2nd gen Cummins Ram 2500 for a while, have you done anything else to it yet?
@@KaplanCycles Cool! 👍 sounds like a great truck, and it should last you forever, you could paint it black and put your logo on the side, which I know you already have the "King Of Ping" decal on the side, but you could step it up even more and put a "Kaplan Cycles" logo that goes on the bed and cab of the truck, but other than that, it sounds like a sweet rig in which I'm sire that you will enjoy for years to come, 😁😎
Beautiful truck…KR has always been the trim I’m gravitating towards when I get ready to purchase in a few years. Did they put a black steering wheel airbag cap? I’ve seen they’ve done away with the brown ones from previous years
I’ve seen it normally last a couple hundred thousand miles before def issues then just get it deleted. Sometimes it happens early on but it’s atleast under warranty then.
I have a 2020 explorer. It has 5 recalls. I stopped going to dealer after second one. They don't pay me to drop truck off and pick it up or take off work for repairs. Makes me sick how poorly ford's are made.
Happy Late Bday Brother. I had no idea that your Bday just passed. Hope you had a great birthday celebration with your family. Hell yes, Muddy Waters Mannish Boy! This truck is equipped to the 9's! Could I buy a vehicle from your buddy, when I'm ready to buy one, and have them trailer it down to Louisiana? ML&R.
Nice purchase Ken. Own Ford and Chevy (Ford preference, hope my Chevy don't hear that). Happy Early Birthday, b-59 myself in August! Enjoy your new truck.
Wow... Great looking new truck.. and congrat on top trade in value. Keep it up. I was waiting for 2023 F450 Limited but after very long wait, i jumped the ship to 2023 Ram 3500 DRW Limited HO 6.7 4.1 Night Edition. Where is your dealer located? My Ram truck is beautiful. as well but i must be the Ford Guy.. My last truck was 2020 F350 DRW 6.7 Lariat which they gave me 62k for trade in value for Ram truck.
As I said in the video I bought one brand new there were so many problems with the Asian transmission they eventually threw their hands up and said they couldn't fix it and they ordered me a new truck I never really trusted that truck so I ended up selling it and getting a 2016 F350 which I still have with 171,000 Mi it's never left me stranded I also own a GMC diesel dually and a older Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel that I really enjoy driving book for the new trucks this was the safe bet for me
😅 have 2 2002 f350s 7.3. My truck is 4 door srw w 186,000 on it and it has been reliable & taken care of. My farther in laws truck88,000 I use to plow the farm is a xtra cab dually both are lariat package. I will keep these . Put an exhaust & mild chip it’s all I need to work & tow horses. 🇺🇸
Amazing a nice spec, very hard to find and your looking at a 30 grand plus over if you do find one..I know a guy he has been waiting two yrs. to get his.Reordered 3 times.carrraaazzzyyyy.
I love my 2020 450 KR, has never seen a winter ,i'm a snow bird.I going to order a 450 Platinum when the 2025 order blanks open up. The reason I'm going Platinum instead of a KR is because from 23 up the KR got rid of the Led Projection headlights and replaced it with Led Reflecter headlights and incandescent taillights.For me this is unexceptional and going Cheap on Fords part. JD on Big Truck Big ON RV confronted an engineer at Ford and they didn't Know what to say.They certainly didn't lower the price.The Platinum with the Projection headlights are also self leveling. Very good presentation, I summer in Ma., who is your Go To salesman @ Columbia Ford?
The amount of weight you can put on a rear hitch is 500lbs typical to 1000-2000lbs (max, with special hitches). Pintle type hitches (construction/military) are more. 5th wheel hitches are generally better and safer since you have more weight over your rear wheels. Air ride 5th wheels and air rear suspension (helps level under weight) helps. Ford has the weight load sensors. -tells the amount of weight over rear axle.
Check out this link to a video showing at hauling 30,000 lb from the bumper he has a video on his site showing it Towing 40,000 lb off the gooseneck that's literally half of what a semi can do absolutely ridiculous how much power are these new trucks have
How’s this on fuel ⛽️? N awesome truck too , Ford Super Duty American best diesel heavy duty pick up truck n Ford Super Duty truck Canada 🇨🇦 best heavy duty diesel truck ever built
@@KaplanCycles well I just learned today after waiting 8 months for my 450kr somone at dealer changed my priority code recently to 99 which means do not build 8 months later and after I took delivery last week of 2024 350 KR so of course wasn’t happy they now changed it back so I guess now back to the Bering of the line for me
@@aydenrich262 no all made in USA only Maverick and C- pick-up made in Mexico. Because unions hot greedy Ford has threatened to move production to Mexico now.
@@aydenrich262 all of Ford's trucks except Maverick and C- truck are made in USA. With the union's getting greedy Ford has threatened to move some production to Mexico.
It had 1200 miles on it when the hose started leaking it was a factory defect it was rubbing on something by the block it didn't phase me didn't cost me a penny
For what to blow a bunch of soot into the environment for no good reason‼️500hp 1000 foot lbs is more than enough and be emissions compliant….. plus the fact if you do want more get on gale banks website ‼️
@@jasoneardley2202 because that stuff plugs everything up and runs it hot. You don’t need to blow black soot, that’s a condition of too rich fuel mixture. The gasses the emissions systems capture aren’t visible. These systems make the vehicle eat where it shits just like those stupid masks people thought would save the world.
Happy Birthday Ken! New truck is killer brother!
I have a 2000 F250 4x4 with leaf springs on all 4 corners and solid axles. You have to get out of it and lock in the hubs before manually shifting the floor mounted lever into 4 wheel drive. Five speed manual. It’s got recirculating ball steering. XL interior with roll up windows. Sometimes you literally bounce down the road. Steering is more of a suggestion. 128,000 miles, doesn’t leak a drop of fluid. I wouldn’t sell it for anything. Congrats on the new ride Ken, it is pretty impressive!
Sounds like a badass truck it'll probably Outlast these new ones
Just turned 64. I’m going through the K.I.S.S. Stage. Keep it simple stupid. I get why people buy the new trucks, I just have no need for one. It is truly remarkable how trucks have changed in 24 years!
Dream truck haha
Great to your success Mr. K. the attitude you have towards things and the building blocks go along way.Have a safe and great Sunday.
Great birthday gift Ken happy birthday, cheers
Happy birthday Ken ,truck is well deserved,i love your style Go big or go home,living life to the fullest 👌
😍I would love that truck. I had an Excursion with a 7.3 Turbo diesel for 20 years. I miss that truck.
Right on
Ken's enthusiasm is absolutely infectious. He's as giddy as a schoolgirl in this truck… And I don't blame him one single bit!!! WOW!!!! The built-in "safe" for the fire power is so sweet too!!!
What I really like about your purchase is that you paid alittle more, but got much, much, much more.
-You got a truck that you absolutely love and makes your life much easier. 5G internet for all your videos. Cameras for the hitch and watching your trailer/load. All the step-ups. 120V AC in truck and bed. Better stereo, interior. -This truck is a huge upgrade all around +the new warranty.
-With your trade in, -it really is a no-brainer.
== Don't buy any vehicle that you will be unhappy with.
Add on you may want.
-Kellerman type air ride -maybe just rear air.
-air ride 5th wheel. -Isolates the trailer from truck better. (There are issues with both of these products, and reliability maybe lessened).
(Those cameras work in complete darkness also). -Pretty amazing when you use them. (Great Job Ford)
I've been giving serious thought to the kelderman air ride possibly some 22-inch alcoas and I have an air ride hitch on the primary unit that I used to haul the 45 footer this is just going to be a backup going to be the backup hauler for the big fifth wheel the primary hauler is a Volvo semi
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG KEN‼️ 🫡🇺🇸‼️
Thanks Mark!
I have worked for four for over 21 years and have never in my career heard of them pulling apart off of another new truck as a part of a priority program. Yes, if you have a warranty cover everything, but we would never pull apart off of another. New vehicle.
You earned the opportunity to own such items ! Congratulations Sir. Opportunity and hardwork = Success !!!
Thanks a ton
Congrats on your new truck, Brother. You deserve it! Very Sharp! Nice Horsepower. I already know she has alot of torque! ML&R.
Thanks Sonny👍
Amazing truck Cap you definitely do your homework .. GBA 🇺🇸
I try!
Awesome birthday gift Ken beautiful truck F-450 Kaplan Cycles number one God Bless America❤
Beautiful Truck! Congratulations.
Thank you!
15:30 -Always buy a truck that matches your shoes.
I actually wore those today because of this LOL you're on to me they ran out of black ones when I was at the store so I got these brown ones I thought they were pretty cool
I enjoy the trailer & truck content. God bless.
I agree with you Ken treat yourself don’t cheat yourself, glad you don’t smoke and drink we should live a long time to enjoy the things in life
Amazing King Ranch thanks for the video! What would the payload be for this truck?
This truck is awesome good video coverage and information
This Ford 450 is it is a amazing truck. I can’t wait until I get mines.
I'm pulled over on the side of the road on my Road King watching this video. Happy Sunday Kap! ML&R!!! Sidenote: I went with a 2018 Ram 2500 megacab. The megacab and Cummins sold me on it. Fully deleted and runs like a champ....rip ya house off the foundation lol!
Probably the nicest and classiest truck I've ever seen. Enjoy your new truck Ken.
Thank you!
Congrats on the new black beauty. For sure it made a lot of sense to trade. I'd love to have one just like it.
Those are both really nice trucks
Yes they are
Nice truck Ken! You deserve this most definitely, she is a beaut!, the black/chrome compliments themselves very well on this truck, I'm sure you are going to rack the miles on this new one, I hope it treats you very well, and also I haven't seen the 2nd gen Cummins Ram 2500 for a while, have you done anything else to it yet?
Add a bunch of work done on it mechanically next we're going to do the cosmetics new rocker panels and whatnot I took it off the road for the winter
@@KaplanCycles Cool! 👍 sounds like a great truck, and it should last you forever, you could paint it black and put your logo on the side, which I know you already have the "King Of Ping" decal on the side, but you could step it up even more and put a "Kaplan Cycles" logo that goes on the bed and cab of the truck, but other than that, it sounds like a sweet rig in which I'm sire that you will enjoy for years to come, 😁😎
Beautiful truck…KR has always been the trim I’m gravitating towards when I get ready to purchase in a few years. Did they put a black steering wheel airbag cap? I’ve seen they’ve done away with the brown ones from previous years
I'd like to know more about the onboard generator. Thats wild. Beautiful truck.
Coming soon!
Alot of truck for the price of a Suburban or Yukon XL!! Very nice Ken!
I own a dodge ram 2013 never let me down on the side of the road it’s been good to me go to wor
The emission systems have so much problems so it better have warranty
I’ve seen it normally last a couple hundred thousand miles before def issues then just get it deleted. Sometimes it happens early on but it’s atleast under warranty then.
What. I have four of these trucks between 450’s and 550’s from 20 and up. Not one emission issue.
Great trade in!
That truck needs to be in your museum !
Love the F450s. Good video!
I don’t know Ken… anything Post Covid from Ford is turning out to be riddled with problems. I would hold on to that problem free 2020 model!
You are absolutely CORRECT! These fords have problems starting after an hour ride especially when towing, trans hard shifting. Garbage.
I have a 2020 explorer. It has 5 recalls. I stopped going to dealer after second one. They don't pay me to drop truck off and pick it up or take off work for repairs. Makes me sick how poorly ford's are made.
My dads 2021 f350 has been fine, 50,000 miles and the only thing he’s had to replace is the spark plug wires
Happy Birthday Mr. King Of Ping.... Ken Kaplan Sr!!!
🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
That sounds like a great dealer .
They need to put bench seats in trucks again. A truck that huge should haul six.
I just tore the bench out of my F250 and put in buckets. Those benches were horrible!
Happy Late Bday Brother. I had no idea that your Bday just passed. Hope you had a great birthday celebration with your family. Hell yes, Muddy Waters Mannish Boy! This truck is equipped to the 9's! Could I buy a vehicle from your buddy, when I'm ready to buy one, and have them trailer it down to Louisiana? ML&R.
Yes of course
Broke my right ankle jumping out of the bed of a 2020 450 platinum. wish that step was there back then lol 😅
Will have to stick to my 1970 f350 dually for a while longer lol you liked the picture on face book a few days ago in New Zealand 😁🇬🇸👍
F350 in New Zealand? Pretty cool
@@RichieRichpobutproud bump side brought new for the Auckland Airport
You better hide the keys from Junior ! 😂😂😂😂
Nice purchase Ken. Own Ford and Chevy (Ford preference, hope my Chevy don't hear that). Happy Early Birthday, b-59 myself in August! Enjoy your new truck.
Happy birthday!
Thank You!!
Wow... Great looking new truck.. and congrat on top trade in value. Keep it up. I was waiting for 2023 F450 Limited but after very long wait, i jumped the ship to 2023 Ram 3500 DRW Limited HO 6.7 4.1 Night Edition. Where is your dealer located? My Ram truck is beautiful. as well but i must be the Ford Guy.. My last truck was 2020 F350 DRW 6.7 Lariat which they gave me 62k for trade in value for Ram truck.
$2500 a year for the white truck is AMAZING!!!🤩
Beautiful truck, would have loved to hear that diesel!
I always thought the Cummins was better, but there are issues with the new Aisin transmission.
As I said in the video I bought one brand new there were so many problems with the Asian transmission they eventually threw their hands up and said they couldn't fix it and they ordered me a new truck I never really trusted that truck so I ended up selling it and getting a 2016 F350 which I still have with 171,000 Mi it's never left me stranded I also own a GMC diesel dually and a older Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel that I really enjoy driving book for the new trucks this was the safe bet for me
they all have problems. from what I've seen Fords probably the worst but they are also the most hit or miss since QC and engineering is just poor
Its missing one thing....the kitchen sink...lol....pretty awesome Forsure....
Good call!
Nice birthday present Ken 👍🇺🇲
What a truck Ken! 👍
I dreaming of a Buell with a six axis IMU 😢
😅 have 2 2002 f350s 7.3. My truck is 4 door srw w 186,000 on it and it has been reliable & taken care of. My farther in laws truck88,000 I use to plow the farm is a xtra cab dually both are lariat package. I will keep these . Put an exhaust & mild chip it’s all I need to work & tow horses. 🇺🇸
Very nice!
Great Movie
KAPLAN CYCLE 🐐🫡🇺🇸‼️
Thats nice man, good buy..All N
Amazing a nice spec, very hard to find and your looking at a 30 grand plus over if you do find one..I know a guy he has been waiting two yrs. to get his.Reordered 3 times.carrraaazzzyyyy.
Thats a truck and a half brother, nice one!
Thanks 👍
Let's hear that sound system!
nice truck ford rules.too much $ for me thats a 130,000 truck you the man happy bithday
Very nice truck Kap🇺🇸💪🏼🦅
Thanks 👍
Enjoy looks great😊
Thank you, I will
Nice pick up Sr
I love my 2020 450 KR, has never seen a winter ,i'm a snow bird.I going to order a 450 Platinum when the 2025 order blanks open up. The reason I'm going Platinum instead of a KR is because from 23 up the KR got rid of the Led Projection headlights and replaced it with Led Reflecter headlights and incandescent taillights.For me this is unexceptional and going Cheap on Fords part. JD on Big Truck Big ON RV confronted an engineer at Ford and they didn't Know what to say.They certainly didn't lower the price.The Platinum with the Projection headlights are also self leveling. Very good presentation, I summer in Ma., who is your Go To salesman @ Columbia Ford?
very nice trucks heavy duty.
Ken, great move on detailing the truck your self, especially a blk one!.. Many dealer s don't have a clue on how to do it correctly..
Right on
@@KaplanCycles ken, your work ethic and joy for life fantastic!
You are a great American ! 🇺🇸
Why don't you wrap the white truck blk w/sponsor logos and the shop's phone number?
$10k for a wrap
@@KaplanCycles yea, but the advertising payoff and exposure is worth it.
FORD 6.7 POWERSTROKE 💪💪
Yeah they hit a home run with that motor like the four point six just a great motor
@@chrisbond7324 you are correct. That 4.6 was very reliable 👍
Awesome ken💪
Thanks 👍
5th wheel hauls more than rear hitch no?
I'm pretty sure this one holds 40,000 lb from the hitch
The amount of weight you can put on a rear hitch is 500lbs typical to 1000-2000lbs (max, with special hitches). Pintle type hitches (construction/military) are more. 5th wheel hitches are generally better and safer since you have more weight over your rear wheels. Air ride 5th wheels and air rear suspension (helps level under weight) helps.
Ford has the weight load sensors. -tells the amount of weight over rear axle.
@@jonmccormick8683 bumper hitch is usually 500# frame hitch is more. Gooseneck is the highest.
ua-cam.com/video/MCCqQZA_YDs/v-deo.htmlsi=4dETRP-4Rtpo2Tzl
Check out this link to a video showing at hauling 30,000 lb from the bumper he has a video on his site showing it Towing 40,000 lb off the gooseneck that's literally half of what a semi can do absolutely ridiculous how much power are these new trucks have
Paying cash or you finance?
The other truck was paid for so I just wrote a check for the difference
Sweet truck. Thanks for sharing Ken!💯🇺🇸❤️👍🏽🔥
I guess I'll take two at over 100k
20k miles in 4 years on the 2020? Truck isn’t broken in yet😂
Beautiful truck
I love it
Wow glad ford makes your vehicle a priority they sure as hell don’t care about my f150
How’s this on fuel ⛽️? N awesome truck too , Ford Super Duty American best diesel heavy duty pick up truck n Ford Super Duty truck Canada 🇨🇦 best heavy duty diesel truck ever built
PS. SICK TRUCK‼️ 🫡🇺🇸‼️
Your comparing a 2024 to a 2012 ram and pre interior update lol! Ram Laramie longhorn 2013+ seats are hands down best in the industry
Very nice 💪
Thank you! Cheers!
Sharp truck! There’s a delicious bakery right next door to the dealership called Mottas.
Thanks for the info! Going to hit them up on the way back for the first oil change
Very cool
That truck is 100 times nicer..... no wait.... 1000 times nicer than my house!!! Congrats Ken. Beautiful truck!!!! 🇺🇸🦅
Thanks 👍
Hello ken,beautiful truck 😍vous avez raison, Junior doit abandonné bmw pour un bon truck 6.7L 500HP 😉🤣👍🦾🇺🇸🙏
👍
Magnificent
Ill stick with my 2000 suburban its paid for haaa 😂
All my trucks are paid for
Love my Suburban had a couple nice ones if you Google search UA-cam Kaplan Suburban you'll see I had a nice plow on my truck was awesome
what a beast looks mean ..BIG DOG FORD ,,chur chur ..
What’s the phone number to this dealership? I need to order a red one.
Columbia Ford in Columbia Connecticut tell Eric that Ken sent you
What was the turnaround time for the 24 from the date of order
8 mos
@@KaplanCycles well I just learned today after waiting 8 months for my 450kr somone at dealer changed my priority code recently to 99 which means do not build 8 months later and after I took delivery last week of 2024 350 KR so of course wasn’t happy they now changed it back so I guess now back to the Bering of the line for me
Can you get me a deal on a Dark Horse? Have fun.
Yes I can my buddy Eric will hook you up give him a call at Columbia Ford Columbia Connecticut tell him Uncle Ken sent you
@@KaplanCycles You are the best. Wish I had known that BEFORE I bought mine. You will see it/drive it soon. Have fun.
21,000 hardly used
it will RIP your house of the foundation!!
My house ain’t that nice, and I have a nice house !
20k in 4 years lol. Not normal at ALL
You could buy something used. Tried and true. IDK man…
We have three used trucks already we need one that's Bulletproof and covered under warranty for cross country Events
I think the Ram is way better looking. But, the Ford is the better truck. I wouldn’t buy the Ram because of the whole NOT MADE IN USA!
Get the Toyota Tundra!!!😆
If only they made a dually
I won't buy a truck not made in USA so it will be probably be a Ford.
I think fords are built in Mexico now
@@aydenrich262 no all made in USA only Maverick and C- pick-up made in Mexico. Because unions hot greedy Ford has threatened to move production to Mexico now.
@@aydenrich262 all of Ford's trucks except Maverick and C- truck are made in USA.
With the union's getting greedy Ford has threatened to move some production to Mexico.
4 years old with 21,000 miles and a hose blew? That says a lot about ford's.
Like a Chevy would be any better
It had 1200 miles on it when the hose started leaking it was a factory defect it was rubbing on something by the block it didn't phase me didn't cost me a penny
And it can narc you off to your insurance company and your friends in law enforcement if you drive like a bonehead!
I drive this thing like Grandpa
@@KaplanCycles Nothin to hide nothin to fear I always say
Now delete it and tune it!
For what to blow a bunch of soot into the environment for no good reason‼️500hp 1000 foot lbs is more than enough and be emissions compliant….. plus the fact if you do want more get on gale banks website ‼️
Ohhhh and it would ruin the value of the truck‼️
@@jasoneardley2202 because that stuff plugs everything up and runs it hot. You don’t need to blow black soot, that’s a condition of too rich fuel mixture. The gasses the emissions systems capture aren’t visible. These systems make the vehicle eat where it shits just like those stupid masks people thought would save the world.
ford it ford!!!