[Dave W]

Nice spread sheet.


A couple or so mostly personal observation points .

- Most of the new Fords, long bed have a 48 gallon fuel tank. At 7.1 lb/gallon you are at ~341 pounds
- A 3.31 rear axle ratio is not optimal for towing. Mine has a 3.55 and wish it was higher numerically on hill starts
- 300 pounds of 'stuff' is a bit light if you have a conventional hitch at about 200 pounds then decide an aux fuel tank is desired.
- While many do it successfully, having towed with both a SB and LB truck, would never go back to a SB truck even with the longer turn radius, hooked and unhooked. A plus for me is that the LB actually fits in our garage, all be it with no space to spare.


A 250/2500, max GVW at 10,000 pounds is being sold to satisfy state registration and insurance companies and out of pocket costs. Mine is an F250 by badges and 'B' pillar sticker but in reality has a 12,100 GVW by actual OEM part numbers, not 10,000.


Looks like you have enough information to make your best deal with whatever brand you choose.