I LOVE my 2014 F250 XLT. FX4, Long bed, extended cab, 4:30 gears, 6.2L. All vinyl no carpet. Has the trailer brake switch, I installed the upfitter switches, and I just recently installed a custom straight pipe (cats still there) and it sounds amazing. I installed a CAI as well. Doesn’t make a difference but it sounds cool haha. Gonna tune it eventually and add bigger tires. Great trucks. 137,000 miles. Not a single leak. I’m religious about maintenance.
I'm late seeing this video. I purchased a new '19 F350, extended cab, 8' bed, 6.2 liter, 4.30 axles back in 2019. I routinely pull 16k lb horse trailer w/living quarters (41' long). 13mpg unloaded, 7.6mpg towing. Pulls as well as my old 7.3 F350 diesel but with poorer mileage. I'm very satisfied after 4 years of ownership. After seeing the problems with the newer 7.3 gasser from Ford I can't see any reason to not choose the 6.2.
Had a friend take my 23" 6600# Airstream for it's maiden voyage in his Ford F-150. The power it had nothing lacking but one could definitely feel the bounciness and the tug and pull of the trailer. I mentioned this to him and he said in his other truck a F-250 one wouldn't even notice the trailer back there. I believed him as I didn't have a truck at the time and my truck was getting picked up in Nevada. After much research I decided on a 2012 Ford F-250 6.2 V8 gas. Glad I did. I remember my friend telling me to get a truck that weighs near the same as the trailer. Gotcha. So I did. Weighing in at the scales with a full tank it's 7070lbs. Took her to Lake Almanor on it's maiden voyage and it pulled SO SMOOTH. Neither my wife or I are country by any means and neither of us have towed in this combination before. So on the way home she commented on how smooth the truck drove with the trailer and I was really proud of her. Which brings me to a second point. I tested out other trucks but one couldn't see above or past the hood. She commented "I guess your driving this". That was a strike against those big hooded trucks cause if the wife who drives it on occasion doesn't feel comfortable with visibility then what's the point? By far the best choice I made for towing. Having a huge payload swung this truck in it's favor too! 3500! Plus towing. I initially leaned towards the tundra but they haven't got their act together with it's light payload. So on it's voyage I had 2,300(including tongue weight)+ 6600 lbs towing. Absolutely awesome truck. Sorry for the long post.
This video is really helpful, specially now that I'm going to buy a new truck, this is the video I needed to watch, now I'm sure I want to go with ford f250 6.2
First time ever watching your videos. In the first minute of the video I could tell you were in Michigan. The trees, the grass, everything. Great video man. I as well am in Michigan.
Another great video. I have the same truck (6.2 with 4.30 gears) but with crew cab, 8 foot bed and 48 gallon fuel tank. The 4.30 gears are a must, and the truck just loafs around effortlessly. I’m averaging 14.5mpg empty this summer. That’s pretty good for a 7,100 lb truck, but when you tow this thing just drinks 87 octane. 8mpg towing
Great review of your towing experience. I am encouraged to see how well this truck would pull a 12k load! Though our initial travel trailer will only be about 6500-8000 lbs, I really like the larger sized truck so as to not get dominated by the trailer. And, I won't have to upgrade trucks if we move to an 11 or 12k trailer. Also, since we live in the mountains of CO, I'll get the 4.30's like you have. Safe travels!
Great video. I recently ordered a 2022 with almost identical specs to yours, 6.2 XL, w/ STX package, 4.30 gears, etc. I am moving up from an F150 to the 250 so I was looking for some reviews just like yours. Thank you very much for putting together these real life practical videos. Your video has answered all my questions and made me realize that I made a good choice.
Nice sir. I have the same but I went with the 3.73 gears as I'm in Texas, (Houston) no hills here. I lock out 6th. But it pulls great. I'm pulling 6k-8k with my dump trailers. Anyway liked it!👍👍👍👍
Love it, I had to sell my Tundra which I loved and Get my 2018 Super Duty because my new Travel trailer was just overwhelming the Tundra when it came to stopping and stability on the highway. I’m thinking about re gearing mine to 4:30s, even with the 3:73, it’s so stable and in control. Night and day over the half ton . Trailer only weighs 7500lb, but at 33 feet with a tongue weight at 900 lbs it’s too much for a half ton.
Great to hear about your upgrading! I have even a lesser capable towing truck, a Tacoma. I'm somewhat of a middle linebacker build; so me, wife, and dog are 600 lbs. It is amazing how fast camping items add up....bikes, firewood, chairs, cooler, etc. Then, even a small 3500 lb trailer can easily add 450 or 500lbs of tongue; and that is a small 20 ft trailer. Get a comfortable 28footer or so, and that can shoot up to 1500 lbs tongue weight. All in all, I keep coming up with upper 2000lb tongue weights; which definitely puts the towing truck requirement at one of these 3/4 or 1ton. I don't ever foresee passing an 11k or 12k travel trailer. So, I'd be comfortable with the 15k tow ratings with the 4.30 gearings.
Love seeing this. Currently looking to find a deal on a 250 to upgrade from my 150. We just got a new camper that is similar to yours but a little lighter. Payload is okay but the wind pushes us around way too much, even with an Equalizer WDH. Just need a beefier truck for those kind of conditions, and that’s on relatively flat travels thus far.
I dont care how much power the ecoboost claims to have. I would never pull over 10,000lbs (especially a camper) a long distance. Theres so many more variables than just weight. Braking, cross winds, how much towing, etc... everything is bigger in a super duty. Theyre made for the long haul. And when it comes to towing, bigger is always better.
My work trailer is like 7k lbs(guessing) and i had a 150 v8. I just traded in for this same truck because i live in the mountains in vermont and i didnt feel stable at all unless it was great conditions. But your right the final straw was when i broke my 4wd backing into my driveway in a now storm. Feel alot more comfortable in my new truck its built ti work
I have a 2013 f350 with a 6.2 3.73s on 35s and got way over loaded with my dump trailer a few weeks ago. Ended up tugging home just over 18,000 pounds with it no problem. Little slow startig off but once it was moving it was decent. Thinkin of upgrading to a 7.3 with 4.30s for doin the dump trailer work and also thinkin of goin back to a regular cab just to be easier to maneuver. The crew cab long box is a bit of a pig tryin to get into tight driveways
I'm thinking of getting a lariat in the same setup. 6.2 with 410 gears. I have a 7000 lb travel trailer. Weekend camping ect. I like the payload. I'm adding the camper pkg too. It gives you a rear sway bar and one extra leaf spring.
If you work both trucks the same the 6.2 will last longer for the win, small Turbo V6 engines are great but when pulling big loads all the time it puts a lot of stress on the little engine, can't beat a big inch V8 for work, regular maintenance and it will give you a lot of trouble free service.
So I imagine the 7.3 Godzilla has to tow a lot better? I currently drive a 2018 F-250 diesel but I may consider a 7.3 when ready to trade. Love the diesel though but I don’t like the emissions. I haven’t had any problems with them yet but I think I will eventually.
Enjoying my '19 250/6.2/4.30 except for the bump steer during bad road conditions. Almost jerked the wheel out of my hand one time. I have done some research and companies make after market kits that add a couple of shocks to act as steering stabilizers so I just bought a kit but haven't installed it yet. Also my truck has an issue where often the gas pumps cutoff triggers and I have to creep the fuel in so it will eventually have to go into the shop for that. Probably some gas tank vent blockage or solenoid not working. Other than that out tows my 150/5.4/3.73 with a lot of extra comfort.
@@DS-TRUCKS Its the fx4 with the goodyear wranglers and i run about 5 lbs under factory. Normally I would lower them a little more since I'm usually unloaded but the truck is rated for an Illinois d plate which means it has to be safety laned. so I stick close to the factory spec which I believe is 60 front 65 rear so I run about 5 lb less in each.
im looking to tow about this much weight with this same truck. i noticed you are not using a weight distributer hitch. Will I be okay without a weight distributing hitch in your opinion?
I'm in the market...not sure if I'm gonna keep my 18 f150 v8 or step up to a super duty...I did come across a 19 f350 xlt in a 6.2 6 speed has a leveling kit new tires with 28k miles for $47k... just wondering if there is anything to look out for and obviously I know you love this engine... thanks for your time.
Can someone please explain to me why the F250 with the 6.2 is considered a heavy duty but the Titan XD with the Cummins isn’t? Both built on a heavy duty frame, both have a heavy duty 6 speed transmission and the Cummins has over 100 more torque than the 6.2...
Haha the Nissan Titan xd Cummins is dead after 4 years of production Starting in 2020 the Cummins turbo diesel won't be available Also was more expensive than gas models
@@georgefunes4535 Google search, not a real Cummins, can't pull the weight. Thats why I call them baby cummins. Also the xd can tow and pull more than the regular titan, nothing else. Here is an article. www.caranddriver.com/nissan/titan-xd Basically was a truck between the titan and an HD truck.
The titan is a 1/2 ton truck. The f250 is a 3/4 ton truck. The motor doesn’t have anything to do with wether the truck is “heavy duty.” It’s all about the suspension and frame. How much weight the truck is rated to bare.
Does the 4.30 rear diff gear have the better get up and go (like a rocket), vs the 3.31, 3.53 or 3.73?? Not towing anything, just regular driving. Thanks,
Yes they have. The 10R140 is available on the 7.3, and 6.7 diesel; 6.2 on F350 only. There is no 10R100 to replace the 6R100 for the 6.2 F250, if that’s what you’re talking about.
I have 2019 6.2L Lariat trim and I don’t have any problem whatsoever. I haven’t towed anything on it. It gives me around 14 miles per gallon average. How about yours?
Time and time again looking at trucks friends and people say.... ohh get a tundra they will pull way more then gas HD Fords Dodge Chevy HD....I don't think so..I will not even look at them...
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I LOVE my 2014 F250 XLT. FX4, Long bed, extended cab, 4:30 gears, 6.2L. All vinyl no carpet. Has the trailer brake switch, I installed the upfitter switches, and I just recently installed a custom straight pipe (cats still there) and it sounds amazing. I installed a CAI as well. Doesn’t make a difference but it sounds cool haha. Gonna tune it eventually and add bigger tires. Great trucks. 137,000 miles. Not a single leak. I’m religious about maintenance.
I'm late seeing this video. I purchased a new '19 F350, extended cab, 8' bed, 6.2 liter, 4.30 axles back in 2019. I routinely pull 16k lb horse trailer w/living quarters (41' long). 13mpg unloaded, 7.6mpg towing. Pulls as well as my old 7.3 F350 diesel but with poorer mileage. I'm very satisfied after 4 years of ownership. After seeing the problems with the newer 7.3 gasser from Ford I can't see any reason to not choose the 6.2.
Had a friend take my 23" 6600# Airstream for it's maiden voyage in his Ford F-150. The power it had nothing lacking but one could definitely feel the bounciness and the tug and pull of the trailer. I mentioned this to him and he said in his other truck a F-250 one wouldn't even notice the trailer back there. I believed him as I didn't have a truck at the time and my truck was getting picked up in Nevada. After much research I decided on a 2012 Ford F-250 6.2 V8 gas. Glad I did. I remember my friend telling me to get a truck that weighs near the same as the trailer. Gotcha. So I did. Weighing in at the scales with a full tank it's 7070lbs.
Took her to Lake Almanor on it's maiden voyage and it pulled SO SMOOTH. Neither my wife or I are country by any means and neither of us have towed in this combination before. So on the way home she commented on how smooth the truck drove with the trailer and I was really proud of her. Which brings me to a second point. I tested out other trucks but one couldn't see above or past the hood. She commented "I guess your driving this". That was a strike against those big hooded trucks cause if the wife who drives it on occasion doesn't feel comfortable with visibility then what's the point? By far the best choice I made for towing. Having a huge payload swung this truck in it's favor too! 3500! Plus towing. I initially leaned towards the tundra but they haven't got their act together with it's light payload. So on it's voyage I had 2,300(including tongue weight)+ 6600 lbs towing. Absolutely awesome truck. Sorry for the long post.
This video is really helpful, specially now that I'm going to buy a new truck, this is the video I needed to watch, now I'm sure I want to go with ford f250 6.2
First time ever watching your videos. In the first minute of the video I could tell you were in Michigan. The trees, the grass, everything. Great video man. I as well am in Michigan.
Another great video. I have the same truck (6.2 with 4.30 gears) but with crew cab, 8 foot bed and 48 gallon fuel tank. The 4.30 gears are a must, and the truck just loafs around effortlessly. I’m averaging 14.5mpg empty this summer. That’s pretty good for a 7,100 lb truck, but when you tow this thing just drinks 87 octane. 8mpg towing
Mid grade is what I burn.
Great review of your towing experience. I am encouraged to see how well this truck would pull a 12k load! Though our initial travel trailer will only be about 6500-8000 lbs, I really like the larger sized truck so as to not get dominated by the trailer. And, I won't have to upgrade trucks if we move to an 11 or 12k trailer. Also, since we live in the mountains of CO, I'll get the 4.30's like you have. Safe travels!
I think these 3 videos are some of the best out there showing the difference in towing between the F-Series. Great job!
Great video. I recently ordered a 2022 with almost identical specs to yours, 6.2 XL, w/ STX package, 4.30 gears, etc. I am moving up from an F150 to the 250 so I was looking for some reviews just like yours. Thank you very much for putting together these real life practical videos. Your video has answered all my questions and made me realize that I made a good choice.
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Nice sir. I have the same but I went with the 3.73 gears as I'm in Texas, (Houston) no hills here. I lock out 6th. But it pulls great. I'm pulling 6k-8k with my dump trailers. Anyway liked it!👍👍👍👍
Love it, I had to sell my Tundra which I loved and Get my 2018 Super Duty because my new Travel trailer was just overwhelming the Tundra when it came to stopping and stability on the highway. I’m thinking about re gearing mine to 4:30s, even with the 3:73, it’s so stable and in control. Night and day over the half ton . Trailer only weighs 7500lb, but at 33 feet with a tongue weight at 900 lbs it’s too much for a half ton.
I agree. 900 is too much for a half ton.
Great to hear about your upgrading! I have even a lesser capable towing truck, a Tacoma. I'm somewhat of a middle linebacker build; so me, wife, and dog are 600 lbs. It is amazing how fast camping items add up....bikes, firewood, chairs, cooler, etc. Then, even a small 3500 lb trailer can easily add 450 or 500lbs of tongue; and that is a small 20 ft trailer. Get a comfortable 28footer or so, and that can shoot up to 1500 lbs tongue weight. All in all, I keep coming up with upper 2000lb tongue weights; which definitely puts the towing truck requirement at one of these 3/4 or 1ton. I don't ever foresee passing an 11k or 12k travel trailer. So, I'd be comfortable with the 15k tow ratings with the 4.30 gearings.
Love seeing this. Currently looking to find a deal on a 250 to upgrade from my 150. We just got a new camper that is similar to yours but a little lighter. Payload is okay but the wind pushes us around way too much, even with an Equalizer WDH. Just need a beefier truck for those kind of conditions, and that’s on relatively flat travels thus far.
I dont care how much power the ecoboost claims to have. I would never pull over 10,000lbs (especially a camper) a long distance. Theres so many more variables than just weight. Braking, cross winds, how much towing, etc... everything is bigger in a super duty. Theyre made for the long haul. And when it comes to towing, bigger is always better.
My work trailer is like 7k lbs(guessing) and i had a 150 v8. I just traded in for this same truck because i live in the mountains in vermont and i didnt feel stable at all unless it was great conditions. But your right the final straw was when i broke my 4wd backing into my driveway in a now storm. Feel alot more comfortable in my new truck its built ti work
A 4.30 upgrade might be the next gift I give myself. Debating upgrading my 2017 F350 or waiting a couple years and getting a 7.3 with 4.30.
Stay away from 10 speed transmission
I have a 2013 f350 with a 6.2 3.73s on 35s and got way over loaded with my dump trailer a few weeks ago. Ended up tugging home just over 18,000 pounds with it no problem. Little slow startig off but once it was moving it was decent. Thinkin of upgrading to a 7.3 with 4.30s for doin the dump trailer work and also thinkin of goin back to a regular cab just to be easier to maneuver. The crew cab long box is a bit of a pig tryin to get into tight driveways
That would be a real workhorse!
I'm thinking of getting a lariat in the same setup. 6.2 with 410 gears. I have a 7000 lb travel trailer. Weekend camping ect. I like the payload. I'm adding the camper pkg too. It gives you a rear sway bar and one extra leaf spring.
F250 with a 6.2V8 is a wise choice. You get more payload than with a diesel engine. Maintenance is simpler.
I have the 2014. Self imposed limit of 10k. Love the gasser...
If you work both trucks the same the 6.2 will last longer for the win, small Turbo V6 engines are great but when pulling big loads all the time it puts a lot of stress on the little engine, can't beat a big inch V8 for work, regular maintenance and it will give you a lot of trouble free service.
The 6.2 is really reliable!
No replacement for displacement. Period.
Night and day difference between HD and half-ton trucks.
No comparison at all...
The only think I would want for my f350 would be the lower gears. And to stop all the beeping.
Take care of the beeping with Forscan.
Tow 14000 fifth wheel with f 250 6.2 gas cross country 2 tow time no trouble
I miss my 6.2. I traded it for a 23 GMC 6.6. I think in 25 I'm going to try out the new Ford 6.8.
So I imagine the 7.3 Godzilla has to tow a lot better? I currently drive a 2018 F-250 diesel but I may consider a 7.3 when ready to trade. Love the diesel though but I don’t like the emissions. I haven’t had any problems with them yet but I think I will eventually.
I got 2 do this with the 7.3.
Enjoying my '19 250/6.2/4.30 except for the bump steer during bad road conditions. Almost jerked the wheel out of my hand one time. I have done some research and companies make after market kits that add a couple of shocks to act as steering stabilizers so I just bought a kit but haven't installed it yet. Also my truck has an issue where often the gas pumps cutoff triggers and I have to creep the fuel in so it will eventually have to go into the shop for that. Probably some gas tank vent blockage or solenoid not working. Other than that out tows my 150/5.4/3.73 with a lot of extra comfort.
What tire pressure are you running?
@@DS-TRUCKS Its the fx4 with the goodyear wranglers and i run about 5 lbs under factory. Normally I would lower them a little more since I'm usually unloaded but the truck is rated for an Illinois d plate which means it has to be safety laned. so I stick close to the factory spec which I believe is 60 front 65 rear so I run about 5 lb less in each.
@@spyder000069 That's about what I run to. 🤔 But my tires are rated for 80 PSI. I will run Max PSI when I'm loaded.
That’s what the F-250 is made to do! I still believe the 3.5L eco boost would make a great entry level engine for the F-250. Great video
No way...
No it wouldnt
Nope. It’s not a great engine.
Haha wtf smoking crack
Shit would break down trying to tow
Eco joke lmao
Hello from Florida
im looking to tow about this much weight with this same truck. i noticed you are not using a weight distributer hitch. Will I be okay without a weight distributing hitch in your opinion?
Thanks for the information
I'm in the market...not sure if I'm gonna keep my 18 f150 v8 or step up to a super duty...I did come across a 19 f350 xlt in a 6.2 6 speed has a leveling kit new tires with 28k miles for $47k... just wondering if there is anything to look out for and obviously I know you love this engine... thanks for your time.
Would love to try a load like this on my 11 F150 w/6.2. Says it can tow 11.1K lbs. I have 3.73 max tow. I have the same mirror.
11k pounds on a f150 is alot for tht little truck. It may can pull it but you have to think about braking and stuff in that nature. Be careful.
Can someone please explain to me why the F250 with the 6.2 is considered a heavy duty but the Titan XD with the Cummins isn’t? Both built on a heavy duty frame, both have a heavy duty 6 speed transmission and the Cummins has over 100 more torque than the 6.2...
Haha the Nissan Titan xd Cummins is dead after 4 years of production
Starting in 2020 the Cummins turbo diesel won't be available
Also was more expensive than gas models
@@EliteStricker I know this but it still doesn’t answer my question
@@georgefunes4535 Google search, not a real Cummins, can't pull the weight. Thats why I call them baby cummins. Also the xd can tow and pull more than the regular titan, nothing else.
Here is an article.
www.caranddriver.com/nissan/titan-xd
Basically was a truck between the titan and an HD truck.
The titan is a 1/2 ton truck. The f250 is a 3/4 ton truck. The motor doesn’t have anything to do with wether the truck is “heavy duty.” It’s all about the suspension and frame. How much weight the truck is rated to bare.
Cause the Titans a piece of shit, thats why
Have you driven the F250 with the 6.8 V8 yet?
No sir.
When you said “towing 11900 lbs” you are referring that the trailer and its load is 11900 lbs right?
The trucks weight is separate
Yea
Does the 4.30 rear diff gear have the better get up and go (like a rocket), vs the 3.31, 3.53 or 3.73?? Not towing anything, just regular driving. Thanks,
Lil bit.
Another great vid, thanks for sharing.
what camara did you use to check the back I like cause you see the hola trailer
DJI action cam
Have they not came out with a 10 speed reliable enough for the f250s yet
Yes they have. The 10R140 is available on the 7.3, and 6.7 diesel; 6.2 on F350 only. There is no 10R100 to replace the 6R100 for the 6.2 F250, if that’s what you’re talking about.
@@alexs3187
Wonder why? Take sales from the 7.3 maybe? 🤔
@@rxonmymind8362 well for $2k you get the engine and tranny upgrade, not sure why anyone would take the 6.2 now.
Your dump trailer what are the dimensions? 6'x12' or 6'x14'?
7*14
I have 2019 6.2L Lariat trim and I don’t have any problem whatsoever. I haven’t towed anything on it. It gives me around 14 miles per gallon average. How about yours?
I think driving around empty I get about the same.
@@DS-TRUCKS I feel better now. I thought mine has lower compared to other. BTW, I have the 3.73 gear.
How y'all getting 14mpg? I have a 2020 and only get 10 average around town. Use 87 octane should I use a different octane?
@@jeremyrobert5748 we don't drive v 10s
@@DS-TRUCKS it's a 6.2 V8
Do you think I hurt my transmission by towing 6k on the weakest geared V6 2019 F150?
No. What do you mean weekest geared?
@@DS-TRUCKS The one that is rated to pull the lowest weight 3.55 axle ratio. Thanks :)
3.3L Ti-VCT V6; Axle Ratio 3.55; GV WR (lbs.) 9,600; MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TOWING CAPABILITIES (LBS.) 5,000
Time and time again looking at trucks friends and people say.... ohh get a tundra they will pull way more then gas HD Fords Dodge Chevy HD....I don't think so..I will not even look at them...
That is a lot of weight... too much for a half ton!
Isn't the F250 a 3/4 ton?
what type of dumb trailer is that
Sure track.