No more F350 for me - Page 2

The View 5046 · 09-28-2010, 05:02 PM

That is some great fuel mileage for a Frieghtliner. What engine do you have??? I have never got close to that mileage. Our total weight is 34,500 +or- and on our 6,000 mile plus trip our average was 8.5. We tow a Chevy HHR behind the MS. Have never checked it when not towing. GBY....

morscuba · 09-28-2010, 07:32 PM

I have the Mercedes 250 hp with the Mercedes Autoshift. I have to admit I am very careful with my speed managment. My sweet spot on the straight and level is about 58... I know, I know I'm the guy ya'all are giving the bird to as your passing me. But no kidding I was very surprised by my mpg on my way to Augusta last week. It was a quick trip and I wasn't all that careful..I just totaled up all the reciepts and I had left on out,,(Starting out) I ended up getting 17.2 mpg..I'm still pretty impressed

The View 5046 · 09-29-2010, 10:02 AM

Thanks morscuba, we have the Mercedes 330 hp with the Allison 6 speed. We run 62 to 64 mph, have to run over 60 to get the Allison into 6th gear. But as most know you don't buy Heavy Trucks to get fuel mileage. GBY....

BobW · 10-08-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by morscuba

Bob enjoy your new truck.. Todd and Jerry are great guys..I still talk to them when small problems arise... I just got 16 mpg towing the trailer bike and Smartcar..Also made a 1000 mile trip not towing I got almost 20 mpg.
Re: your advise to the guy on the forum concerning the feeding of the buzzards.. They are not waiting for you to feed them.. They're waiting for you to croak..
Again enjoy the truck.:)

I just got the truck home. I would love to see a photo your Smart Car loaded on your truck. They told me I could do it after some modification. They needed to move the hitch back to do it. Wonder how much that would cost?

BobW · 10-08-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by morscuba

I have the Mercedes 250 hp with the Mercedes Autoshift. I have to admit I am very careful with my speed managment. My sweet spot on the straight and level is about 58... I know, I know I'm the guy ya'all are giving the bird to as your passing me. But no kidding I was very surprised by my mpg on my way to Augusta last week. It was a quick trip and I wasn't all that careful..I just totaled up all the reciepts and I had left on out,,(Starting out) I ended up getting 17.2 mpg..I'm still pretty impressed

I have the same engine you have. From Quartszite to Portland I got 17.4 mpg.

morscuba · 10-08-2010, 08:09 PM

Too Cool!!! :D I will PM you my e-mail. Email me back and I will get you a few pic's if you want. I tow the Smarty and put the bike behind the cab.
Congrats. I don't think you will be sorry.

Gemstone · 10-09-2010, 10:06 AM

"I got 17.4 mpg....."
that's not much less than I get with my Dodge when empty....and you have a lot more truck !

Hope you enjoy the trip
Gemstone

RonS · 10-09-2010, 11:08 AM

I tell veryone I get 23mpg when towing Thats 13 hwy and 10 city =23 But 17.4 is great dont ever get rid of that truck. With all my after market upgrades best I can get is 12.6 @ 63 mph.

jas24 · 11-02-2010, 03:31 PM

That is a goodlooking truck you bought Bob. I am sure you will get a lot of use out of that one.....

Take Care

BobW · 11-03-2010, 02:04 AM

Still trying to get all the bugs out. Got the brake light fixed, the cruse control finished and fixed the fuel injector problem. Should be OK now. My wife wanted heated seats, so I just finished installing that in today except for the wiring.

Gemstone · 11-03-2010, 07:43 AM

Bob....if she needs heated seats....you're heading the wrong direction....

Regards
Gemstone

BobW · 11-03-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemstone

Bob....if she needs heated seats....you're heading the wrong direction....

Regards
Gemstone

Don't get it. But I'm a little slow.

terry and jo · 11-03-2010, 02:35 PM

I think his point is that if it is cool enough that the wife needs heated seats, then perhaps it is time to head South to warmer weather.

Good looking truck. We looked at used SportChassis trucks on the Freightliner base truck, but didn't like the price. Even for a used one it was about $90,000 and our used 2008 F450 came in at a third of that at $30,000. Made buying the 38TKSB3 easier to handle.

Terry

buckwheat · 11-08-2010, 09:39 PM

I TRADED MY F350 FOR AN F550 TO GET BETTER BRAKING FOR MY 38 FOOT MOBILE SUITES. THE EXTRA POWER HELPS WHEN STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP ON A STEEP ,MOUNTAIN ROAD. I LOVE MY 550 BUT AM HAVING TO SELL IT AND MY TRAILER FOR HEALTH REASONS. SEE MY AD IN FORD AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. SMOOTH RIDING WITH REAR AIR SPINGS. GREAT TRUCK.

BobW · 11-10-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by terry and jo

I think his point is that if it is cool enough that the wife needs heated seats, then perhaps it is time to head South to warmer weather.

We are heading that way Jan ?? The seats are leather and man there cold in the morning.

Good looking truck. We looked at used SportChassis trucks on the Freightliner base truck, but didn't like the price. Even for a used one it was about $90,000 and our used 2008 F450 came in at a third of that at $30,000. Made buying the 38TKSB3 easier to handle.

Terry

terry and jo · 11-10-2010, 03:25 PM

We've had a couple of vehicles that had heated seats, and the King Ranch F450 may have them as well. As for me, I have enough "natural" insulation in my b*tt that I don't need them.

Jo does like them on occasion though.

Terry