Why we traded 7.3 Godzilla F250 for a TRACTOR!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

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  • @PhilMarshall-b4k
    @PhilMarshall-b4k 17 дней назад +4

    Congrats to you and Kim brother! Happy for you!

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +2

      @@PhilMarshall-b4k thank you 🙏🏻, jist getting the right tool for the job.

  • @alanwheeler
    @alanwheeler 16 дней назад

    WOW! Nice truck Chris and Kim!! I like the light blue/gray! Will be interested to see what you get for fuel mileage pulling the boat . . . Tight lines!

  • @fu4616
    @fu4616 17 дней назад +3

    I have a 2021 Ram 3500 6.7L diesel and I love driving it. Be prepared for some expensive maintenance items though.... oil, filters, etc. They're way more costly than a gas engine.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@fu4616 yep they definitely come with extra baggage 🧳, long as we get more miles per tank is our only real concern.

    • @seanwaite4755
      @seanwaite4755 16 дней назад +1

      You scared me for a minute in the beginning I saw the RAM and said Oh No! Love your new ride. Ford is the only real truck out there.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад +1

      @ Ram and Chevy make good trucks too, they all have there issues, pro’s and con’s and so forth. They’ve all made some big mistakes including Ford. Just about getting the right tool to fit your needs and preferences 👍

    • @joehodge3518
      @joehodge3518 15 дней назад

      The DEF system is a real issue as well!!!

  • @stevenl34
    @stevenl34 9 дней назад

    Did you find that the 350 handled different than the 250 when empty? I test drove both last week and I bought the 250 w 7.3. I don't tow that often and the 250 seemed to me to be smoother and handle better. They were both xlt's

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  9 дней назад

      @@stevenl34 both ride like crap, the Lariat Ultimate steers better because of the electric assist

    • @stevenl34
      @stevenl34 9 дней назад

      @@saltytrips I actually think the f250 had a nice ride to it But I like driving trucks. My 1999 F350 7.3 powerstroke rides like crap but I like it. The 2024 350 felt more like my 1999 and the 250 was like my 150

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  9 дней назад

      @ ruclips.net/video/Yx8qHzhbkGY/видео.htmlsi=HkKiX41QGWvfLDD0

    • @stevenl34
      @stevenl34 9 дней назад

      @@saltytrips thanks

  • @myriadcorp
    @myriadcorp 17 дней назад +3

    I have a 23 F350 7.3 and my next truck will be diesel long bed. The long bed larger fuel tank is the way to go.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@myriadcorp definitely thought about that but both of us agreed the long bed was a no go for us. Extra fuel is definitely a great bonus though.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад +1

      @myriadcorp
      Fuel tank, better ride and not having to deal with any sliding hitches or especially an auto slider.
      I would never go back to the short bed.

  • @philblock
    @philblock 7 дней назад

    I love that color. Not a fan of the Ford styling tho. I prefer Rams, 2nd is GMC.

  • @bobyager8641
    @bobyager8641 17 дней назад +1

    I am looking at almost the exact same truck and share your concerns regarding range, ease of fill ups etc. Even with a diesel I am seriously thinking about an auxiliary tank or replacing the existing fuel tank with a larger one from Transfer Flow or similar.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

      Long bed gets you a 48 gallon fuel tank. 800+ mile range with no camper. 300+ towing my 5th wheel at 70mph. Also really nice not to have to deal with any sliding or auto sliding hitches. Also rides better.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@bobyager8641 S&B tank looks nice, probably won’t add anything like that until the warranty is up. Lots pf other mods coming up.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@OmahaWayne we just couldn’t do the long bed, does have some nice benefits but this truck is already long enough.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

      @@saltytrips I get it, its longer. I really dont notice the difference. The crew cab is already so long that we were already parking out at the end of parking lots. Driving you dont notice at all.
      But its not for everybody :)

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @ my wife definitely didn’t like the way the long best look and I agree but to each their own, its just a tool.

  • @calypsofishing1516
    @calypsofishing1516 17 дней назад

    Congrats on the new truck love the color
    Got my 2018 f250 6.7 from mullinax about two weeks ago myself

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@calypsofishing1516 congrats, my friend had a 2019 F350 6.7 and I love that one too. Probably make a video on it here in the near future

  • @p.t4769
    @p.t4769 15 дней назад

    If you are full timers you making the right move, it’s the people that pull 4 times a year who don’t need them

  • @Gdone
    @Gdone 17 дней назад

    If you didn’t want the bells and whistles, stx package is a option, I have a 24 f-250 xl with 6.8 no issues but planning on upgrading to fifth wheel, I’ll be getting a dually when that happens for stability

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@Gdone wife really loved that Glacier Grey , can only get that in Lariat and above.

  • @davesauerzopf6980
    @davesauerzopf6980 17 дней назад

    Nice truck. Love the color. I have a Ford and a Chevy, both diesel. I just got a Chevy High Country in 2024, loaded, it even has the Z package on it. Long story short, I got a lot of truck for the same price as a cheaper model. Not many people want to pay for all the bells and whistles. I know you are a mechanic and one thing you want to look into is a fuel additive. Newer trucks are pushing a ton of PSI on the fuel pump. With lower sulphur in the fuel there is a loss of lubricity. Archoil or XPD are a must. Plus, it will reduce Regens. Enjoy the new toy.

    • @ethan6160
      @ethan6160 17 дней назад +1

      Motor oil geek and repair geek just released a video yesterday I think it was. XPD and Archoil were top, I was using Archoil, but switched based on the results.

    • @davesauerzopf6980
      @davesauerzopf6980 17 дней назад +1

      @@ethan6160 Watched that video as well. I have some Archoil left over and will switch to XPD as well. Plus, I will never go over 5K between oil changes. There is also the oil contamination issue that I saw if you do not bring the truck up to a good temp. JB Reviews I think, need to ensure truck has the high idle feature.

    • @ethan6160
      @ethan6160 17 дней назад +1

      @@davesauerzopf6980 Yup, I'll be switching to AMSOIL bypass system. One thing I did on my 18 L5P was the fleece fuel adapter to use a donaldson filter so I don't have to mess with the plastic unit, mine was damaged when I bought it so it needed to be replaced anyway. It retains the heater and I haven't had any issues starting, but I'm not in the north anymore. Even though my lml's never had any issues in the cold, 20"s and below and had no heater.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@davesauerzopf6980 i wouldn’t say a “must” but definitely couldn’t hurt, lots the newer trucks out there in the 6 digits without fuel additives. Little insurance is definitely something to consider.

    • @ethan6160
      @ethan6160 17 дней назад

      @@saltytrips I've got 225k on my Duramax and it was saying I need to replace the DPF. I ran Archoil and it helped clean it up, no more codes and frequent regens. I'd highly recommend an additive for longevity of the truck starting day 1. Needing to replace and pay someone to repair the emissions is not cheap if you can't do it yourself. Esp with the CP4 the additives add lubricity which help keep that CP4 alive.

  • @bryanostrander4789
    @bryanostrander4789 17 дней назад

    are you sure the bed hooks aren't under the back seat, on our 2019 I didnt think they came with but were in the cab and we have to install em

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@bryanostrander4789 actually come to find out the bed hooks attachments are a thing of the past, the old style like our 2022 don’t work with them. You just hook stuff to the plates on the bed wall now.

    • @bryanostrander4789
      @bryanostrander4789 17 дней назад

      @@saltytrips wasnt aware of that, good to know.

  • @Toddstjohn
    @Toddstjohn 17 дней назад

    I'm an RV transporter. I have a 2019 F250 with 6.7. Pulling trailers your size I normally get anywhere from 10 to 12 Mi per gallon depending upon wind. Something you might look at is getting an auxiliary fuel tank or having a larger fuel tank installed. Nothing better than being able to really load up when you do find a good price on fuel. I have 335,000 trouble free miles on mine. I'm sure in your research is you've seen about the cp4 fuel pump. Use good additives, and I would get the S&S disaster prevention kit installed. I believe that the internet hype on that pump going out is overblown, but it is still a thing. The disaster prevention kit will save your fuel system if it does go out. So you would only be out the cost of replacing the pump not the 17,000 for the new fuel system.
    I firmly believe that diesel is the only way to go if you're going to tow a lot.

    • @ethan6160
      @ethan6160 17 дней назад

      @@Toddstjohn I agree when I had the LML I got the one for that motor as insurance. Better piece of mind. Got the Denso pump now so no more worries.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

      @Toddstjohn Just went to a 6.7 as well from the 7.3 gas. Would you recommend the hms fuel filter system as well? Read about the plastic upper filter having issues.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@Toddstjohn won’t be doing and engine or fuel system mods until warranty is up. Regular maintenance seems to be the key and avoiding bad fuel

    • @Toddstjohn
      @Toddstjohn 17 дней назад

      @OmahaWayne i considered it but didn't feel the juice worth the squeeze.
      After all these miles I'm glad i didn't spend the money.
      I don't think it's a bad product at all. I can see the benefits.
      If I changed the filters myself I'd absolutely do it.

    • @Toddstjohn
      @Toddstjohn 17 дней назад +1

      @saltytrips I only buy fuel at high volume stations. Usually truck stop chains. This helps to avoid bad fuel. I didn't do the disaster prevention kit until after warranty was expired.

  • @stevenemmetz3616
    @stevenemmetz3616 17 дней назад

    How much will it cost to get fifth wheel hitch installed?

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@stevenemmetz3616 video coming next week

  • @Tom-Fisherman
    @Tom-Fisherman 17 дней назад

    You're in Florida!! If you live out West, the HD version is a night/day difference to climbing 6-7% grades FOR MILES! Save your money and leave the big hill states for the HD version.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@Tom-Fisherman 😂🤣😂 always one in the crowd, plenty of video out there showing the SO has zero issue , you’d think no one ever went anywhere before the HO 🤣🤦‍♂️

  • @crwoodjr
    @crwoodjr 17 дней назад

    I have a 2019 f250. I love the 360 cameras. It allows me to park better in tight spots. Wish i had the 10 speed tranny. I hear it gets much better mileage

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@crwoodjr 360 camera definitely nice pulling forward in a parking spot. 10 speed definitely reacts differently between the 7.3 and the 6.7, probably be making a video about that soon.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

      @@saltytrips The f250 got the 10r100 the f350 gets the 10r140. They do shift different between the two. 10r140 is definitely the more stout tranny

  • @RobertGoosman
    @RobertGoosman 16 дней назад

    I just did the same thing. I loved my gas 7.3 but the diesel is great.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @@RobertGoosman same, still love the 7.3 Godzilla but the miles per tank towing just won’t cut it for what we plan on doing.

  • @rockie307
    @rockie307 16 дней назад

    No doubt diesel will be better pulling heavy loads constantly. The problem most people have with the modern diesels is daily driving them. The gas is better for daily driving or medium loads with the occasional heavy. Lot of people buy a diesel for a daily driver, putting around town or off road and wonder why its in the shop all the time. How you use them matters.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @@rockie307 both great engines, just depends on what your needs and wants are.

  • @guyinthebiggreentruck
    @guyinthebiggreentruck 15 дней назад

    Is that the long bed????

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  15 дней назад

      @@guyinthebiggreentruck no

  • @OmahaWayne
    @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

    That's awesome man. I just traded my 21 godzilla xlt for a 24 lariat ult sport with the 6.7. Went back with the long bed for the second time in a row. I don't see me ever going back to a short bed again.
    First thing I did was hook up to that thing with forscan to get rid of all those darn dings for seat belts and crap. Then I turned off all the lane keeping and the new auto cruise control. I prefer the truck stay the speed I set it :)
    I will say the thing I hate most about the new truck is the buttons on the steering wheel. What ever ford idiot that changed the layout of those buttons to what they are now should be fired and quartered. It's just horrible now.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@OmahaWayne thing I hate the most is most of the setting never stick, I have to keep changing the screen every time I get in the truck.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

      I locked mine in with the 75th anniversary splash with forscan and everything stay locked.
      Plus disabled all seat belt alarms and chimes. Even though I use them, I got tire of the seat belt screen and chimes when I started the truck.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @ the dings and chimes are definitely over done. Really annoying

  • @dupreewhite5728
    @dupreewhite5728 17 дней назад +2

    Man, I gotta say that I’m a little disappointed. You were one my favorite channels I turned to for good Godzilla content. No doubt you have an awesome new truck, though. Sad you left the 7.3 family but I’ll find a way to move on. lol. Congratulations!

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +2

      @@dupreewhite5728 sorry, I do miss the Godzilla already, just not the best tool for our long term goals. Actually has me thinking about a new video idea.

    • @dupreewhite5728
      @dupreewhite5728 17 дней назад +1

      I’ll be sure to check it out!

  • @RetiredClay
    @RetiredClay 14 дней назад

    Nice truck 🇺🇸

  • @robgau4907
    @robgau4907 16 дней назад

    Wow brand new truck served with dinner, what is the address.😅

  • @keithkrueger5352
    @keithkrueger5352 14 дней назад

    can you post your window sticker?

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  14 дней назад

      @@keithkrueger5352 not here, what would you like to know?

    • @keithkrueger5352
      @keithkrueger5352 13 дней назад

      @@saltytrips what's your GVWR, Payload?

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  13 дней назад

      @@keithkrueger5352 GVWR 12,000lb and Payload 4,172lb

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 11 дней назад

      @keithkrueger5352
      Mine is close to his, 24 6.7 lariat ult, sport but a long bed ,12400 gvwr payload 4213.
      You get a higher gvrw (400 pounds) because of the longer wheelbase, but the payload on mine is about the same because of the 48 gallons of fuel.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  11 дней назад

      @ thats weird because I looked at the exact same model long bed and even with the hight GVWR the payload was less on the long bed than ours short bed.

  • @michaelmoore7550
    @michaelmoore7550 16 дней назад

    How do you envision your youtube channels changing with all the planned travel once Kim retires?

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @@michaelmoore7550 probably will make a video on that topic once we get a little closer. Some of the same but some more Vlog style videos too.

  • @Precisiontigwelding
    @Precisiontigwelding 16 дней назад

    Brother i did the same move and ill never go back to gas

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @@Precisiontigwelding I still love the Godzilla and would go back in a heartbeat if it suited our goals. Right tool for the job, and the PowerStroke definitely will get us that extra mileage per tank we are looking for.

    • @Precisiontigwelding
      @Precisiontigwelding 16 дней назад

      @ that was my biggest complaint with the 7.3 we did the same trip two years in a row the first time was with the 7.3 I averaged 7.5 mpg and about 200 miles of range with the 6.7 ho i got 12.2 mpg and it was showing about 340 miles of range. It was so nice not to have to worry about finding gas

  • @nicktracy4118
    @nicktracy4118 4 дня назад

    You need cab lights

  • @mileshiles1287
    @mileshiles1287 17 дней назад

    I'm here because of the truck. Great to that you enjoyed the other truck. I'm glad I got the Godzilla it's been great so far. How many miles did you have on the 250. The back window is for the puppies if it's not too hot. I'm glad for you guys awesome truck. Love my ventilated seats I live in Tn.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@mileshiles1287 I miss the Godzilla already, I think we only had about 22,000 miles on it. Haven’t had a rear window in one of my trucks in probably 20 years until now.

  • @BorealisNights
    @BorealisNights 17 дней назад

    2014 F 350 Lariat 6.7 here. Once you get used to the torque and the feeling of power you're commanding, you'll be addicted and wonder what took you so long. lol. The only difference in mine is I went all out on the long wheelbase longbox version, which gives me a little wider turning circle. Welcome to the REAL Super Duty Club.😉✌🏼🇨🇦

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@BorealisNights miss the Godzilla, love the sounds and the way it drives, this thing sounds like a tractor. I feel like I should be putting a hay-ride for kids around. There’s no “Real” Super Duty Club, just opinions and preferences. The Dually crowd could probably say they are the “Real” Super Duty Club to the SRW Super Duty people, so on and so forth 🤷‍♂️

    • @BorealisNights
      @BorealisNights 17 дней назад +1

      @@saltytrips Lol.. that's true.. and I want a dully 450... maybe someday. lol. (The grass is always greener syndrome.)

  • @dwightbernheimer331
    @dwightbernheimer331 15 дней назад

    You have made the mistake of a lifetime!!!...😮😮😮 Especially since you're full timing... Not enough time NOT enough room to explain here... I hope you're a decent diesel mechanic so you can do your own work😊😊😊😊 You're in Florida... That explains everything😢😢😢😢 God bless and Happy New Year...😊😊😊

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  15 дней назад +1

      @@dwightbernheimer331 you get the award for most emojis in one comment… congrats 🎊🎉, “mistake of a lifetime” so dramatic, its just a truck.

    • @dwightbernheimer331
      @dwightbernheimer331 15 дней назад +1

      @saltytrips My friend you will find out... I hope you have all the extra cash that it's going to take... It may be just a truck... But it's Just your Money... Don't Overthink IT... 🙏🙏🙏

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  15 дней назад

      @ not worried one bit

    • @dwightbernheimer331
      @dwightbernheimer331 15 дней назад

      @@saltytrips Then you must be like me... Independently wealthy... We're Both Blessed...A Happy and Healthy New Year!!!... 😀😀😀

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 11 дней назад

      @dwightbernheimer331 Settle down, its not like he bought a made in mexico fiat/peugeot or a fugly chevy

  • @Fastapproaching
    @Fastapproaching 17 дней назад +1

    I can't believe all of these truck guys are turning into women, a truck is a truck and giving them names is totally ridiculous

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@Fastapproaching who’s naming their truck? Not real sure what you’re talking about 🤷‍♂️

  • @Grem135
    @Grem135 16 дней назад +1

    I agree. Chevys are fugly

  • @wearetherivs1572
    @wearetherivs1572 16 дней назад

    God bless the truck man hope it last a long time for you guys. I have to say though out of all the 1 tons Ford is the worst looking lol sorry.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @@wearetherivs1572 thanks, everyone has there opinion, its all subjective

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 11 дней назад

      You spelled 1 tons gm is the worst looking wrong

  • @michaelgreen4838
    @michaelgreen4838 16 дней назад

    Sounds like you didn't like 7.3!

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @@michaelgreen4838 loved the Godzilla and would get another in a heartbeat if our needs changed.

  • @dfiantii64
    @dfiantii64 17 дней назад

    TRAITOR LOLOLOL 😊 CONGRATS

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@dfiantii64 yep, miss the Godzilla already, but they are just tools.

  • @CBH238
    @CBH238 17 дней назад

    Ford by far is the worse looking truck. The front end is hideous. And their interior is very dated. They don’t change much. Good luck with your diesel. I will never go back to a new modern day diesel.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@CBH238 something out there for everyone 👍, just wait for 2027 diesel emissions controls are supposed to get even worse

    • @CBH238
      @CBH238 17 дней назад

      @ I think the only one that might do good in 2027 is the Ram with her removal of def and using a new heating system that might actually work but I’m just tired of the emissions on these diesels and that’s why I don’t drive them anymore. It’s no fun being stranded because emissions.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @ how many times have you been stranded from the emissions?

    • @CBH238
      @CBH238 17 дней назад

      @ 3 and it was enough for me to switch back to gas. And the works truck we have always in shop, always emissions problems, sensors, or fuel pump.

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 16 дней назад

      LOL, nothing is worse looking then a chevy, the only close second is the denali with the 4x8 sheet of plasty chrome across the front.

  • @CoyoteWoods-fm3gj
    @CoyoteWoods-fm3gj 17 дней назад

    High priced recalls plastic and tin, a very high priced headache, as soon as your warranty is done so is your pickup.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад

      @@CoyoteWoods-fm3gj 🤣😂🤣 okie dokie 👍

  • @joeattwell4134
    @joeattwell4134 17 дней назад +1

    You were would do better if you got an actual locomotive rather then that dumpster fire that fuel pump is going to blow up in 10k miles or less

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад +2

      LOL, love comments from the uniformed

    • @joeattwell4134
      @joeattwell4134 17 дней назад

      @OmahaWayne seriously those cp4 pumps go bad all the time lucky if they ever last a day

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад +2

      @@joeattwell4134 exaggerate much ?
      Tell that to the guy below who runs hot shot in his and is at 335K on the orig cp4.
      Or he could by a dodge (fiat/peugeot) and blow a lifter, I'll take the chance with a cp4.
      Which HD truck do you own, I doubt you even have a diesel thats not a vw

    • @joeattwell4134
      @joeattwell4134 17 дней назад

      @OmahaWayne he lucked out and I have a 2001 Ram 3500 dually 5.9 Cummins I have a vw as well Thanks for asking

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад +1

      @@joeattwell4134 LOL, that explains it all.
      good luck with that pos, had a 06 3500. Was great until it rusted in half

  • @DCrutch
    @DCrutch 17 дней назад

    Good luck with those oil leaks . 🛠️ Shoulda got a cummins

    • @OmahaWayne
      @OmahaWayne 17 дней назад

      lmao, yeh their hyd lifters are doing great :)

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  17 дней назад +1

      @@DCrutch 😂🤣😂 one in every crowd 🤦‍♂️

    • @98durangopack
      @98durangopack 16 дней назад

      So he could have the heater grid bolt fail or lifters and cam? Cummins isn't what it used to be.

    • @saltytrips
      @saltytrips  16 дней назад

      @ Powerstroke, Duramax, Cummins… all good engines with all their own “issues”. Could go round and round all day , at the end of the day it’s all just preference.