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04-25-2006, 07:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Glendale
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #635
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Ford Tow Vehicle??
For you Ford fans here is the ultimate tow package.
http://www.f650supertruck.com/
I bet this dude would haul our Cambridge.....
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04-25-2006, 08:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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That is sure one beefy truck. Could not imagine what type of fuel mileage it would get...
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04-25-2006, 08:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 970
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Thats quite a truck Dave,
You would really have to flip the axles over on the Monty to get it to ride even with one of those ones.
J & D
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04-25-2006, 10:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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My wife had a significant reaction to just the pictures of the truck. The translation of which is roughly, "It will be either me or that truck, but not both." That woman is gonna pale my redneck yet. She said, "You'd think an elephant was beautiful too, but at least God designed the elephant." So, fellas, it looks like I'll just have to save that $92,000.00 for some other purpose.
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04-26-2006, 01:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Manassas
Posts: 562
M.O.C. #4327
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Mighty tough looking truck!
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04-26-2006, 03:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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04-26-2006, 03:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 398
M.O.C. #3846
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I think these class 5 and class 6 trucks make a lot os sense for what we are pulling. I posted the comments below in another thread and some of us have been bouncing it back and forth but I'd be interested in what the rest of you had to say.....
Convinced that I have overtaxed the limits of my old truck, I am looking at other alternatives and am wondering, why more of you don't go to the medium duty trucks or MDT's. Of course money is the first thing that would come to mind but my investigation says that I can buy USED, a very, very well appointed and certainly not worn out, class 6 Freightliner M2 or International 4400 with plenty of hp (330) for about the same as a new F350 dually diesel and tow up to 26000 lbs LEGALLY. Or you could make the same case with a class 5 with less capacity.
These trucks have essentially the same footprint as a F350 dually and since the front wheels line up with the outside rear dually, the turning radius is shorter that the F350 or 3500's.
I'm interested in why more of you haven't gone to MDT's.
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04-26-2006, 06:11 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 69
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I have not gone to MDT becasue it is not needed. Ford F250 and F350 have towing ratings and GCWR higher than any Montana. MDT is harder to park and to drive in town. MDT will not go on narrow scenic roads and many other places. MDT is overkill. That is my opinion though To each his own.
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04-26-2006, 08:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 1,338
M.O.C. #4624
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That thing ought to be able to pull a train of Montys around!
mac
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04-26-2006, 08:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We did consider the MDT when looking for a TV however . A new one was out of the question price wise and we never found a used one that suited our needs that was within our price range,It was a matter of Dollars with us. The main advantage in the MDT in addition to being able to pull a bigger and better camper was the braking.Electro/Hydraulic disk brakes are the way to go on a camper and some of the higher dollar campers have them. In my opinion stopping these things with the brakes we have on the TV and the camper is a continual crap shoot. As usual we got what we could afford in both the Tv and Camper.
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04-26-2006, 10:55 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Shelton
Posts: 23
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Dave e Victoria;
Thanks for the link to the extreme Fords!
They are fun to JUST Look at !!
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04-26-2006, 11:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Mount Shasta
Posts: 1,488
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I passed one of those big Fords on the way to the rally in Minden last fall. Sure looked sharp but I'm afraid by the time a 5th wheel was jacked up high enough to clear the bed rails you'd have an open sunroof on the trailer after the first over crossing.
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04-26-2006, 11:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by virgil47
I think these class 5 and class 6 trucks make a lot os sense for what we are pulling. I posted the comments below in another thread and some of us have been bouncing it back and forth but I'd be interested in what the rest of you had to say.....
Convinced that I have overtaxed the limits of my old truck, I am looking at other alternatives and am wondering, why more of you don't go to the medium duty trucks or MDT's. Of course money is the first thing that would come to mind but my investigation says that I can buy USED, a very, very well appointed and certainly not worn out, class 6 Freightliner M2 or International 4400 with plenty of hp (330) for about the same as a new F350 dually diesel and tow up to 26000 lbs LEGALLY. Or you could make the same case with a class 5 with less capacity.
These trucks have essentially the same footprint as a F350 dually and since the front wheels line up with the outside rear dually, the turning radius is shorter that the F350 or 3500's.
I'm interested in why more of you haven't gone to MDT's.
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I'll stay with my 2500HD D/A for the same reasons rvghostdriver already stated....
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quote:Originally posted by rvghostdriver
I have not gone to MDT becasue it is not needed. Ford F250 and F350 have towing ratings and GCWR higher than any Montana. MDT is harder to park and to drive in town. MDT will not go on narrow scenic roads and many other places. MDT is overkill. That is my opinion though To each his own.
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I pulled my 2955RL for over 2 1/2 years with out incident. The 2500HD D/A has all the pulling power required and has had no problems stopping the Monty. I've had numerous incidents where an emergency stop was required and the 2500 performed to my complete satisfaction.
HOWEVER if I was pulling a rig like Dave's Cambridge I might consider the MDT but only if a 3500 SRW D/A wouldn't suffice or if I had more money than I knew what to do with.
Again as rvghostdriver already stated... MDT is overkill and that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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04-26-2006, 12:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: La Pine
Posts: 2,654
M.O.C. #2018
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Fuel consumption - MDT would consume much more and depending on engine type, maintenance would be more. Our F250 pulled the Montana with no sweat; and now the F350 does the same, gets good mileage (and it's not even broke in yet), and the integrated braking system works just fine.
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04-26-2006, 01:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 398
M.O.C. #3846
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OK boys, it's just a discussion. I'm learning everyday from all of you and appreciate it. I agree an MDT may be a bit of overkill but would have much better stopping power and the mileage is an issue but only when not pulling. Here is what a Freightliner M2 owner said on another forum.
"I have a Mercedes 330 HP MBE 926 in my M2 and very happy.The fuel economy is very good....11 mpg with 20000 lbs fifthwheel and 14 mpg bobtail...Actually i have 14000 miles and no engine problems.
Richard *toubib*
Freightliner M2 106 2006 MBE 926 330 hp"
I guess it depends on how much pulling one would do and how much "bobtail runnin'" one would use the truck for.
Shouldn't we get a few points awarded for "cool". I mean come on guys think about it. You'd be drivin a Freightliner!
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04-26-2006, 02:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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Virgil,
GO FOR IT!! I would love to have the Freightliner M2, crewcab loaded with all the bells and whistles. Would sure make driving around this country a blast, well I already think it is thanks to my Silverado and Duramax diesel. =)
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04-26-2006, 03:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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If I could afford a freightliner or a Volvo hauler, I wouldn't have to worry about the mileage factor. But alas.......
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04-30-2006, 04:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sulphur Springs
Posts: 748
M.O.C. #2220
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Another thing to consider is a MDT will last about 800000 miles and are very rebuildable. I opened the hood my F250 PSD when I first bought it and quickly closed it. Scared the heck out of me. Still not sure how to replace the fan belt. Cannot hardly see it.
I have a FL70 Freightliner as a work truck and I can manuver nearly as well as the pickup. Height is more of the problem. On small roads tree limbs sneak out and whack the mirrors.
If you do get one, stay away from the Cat 3126 engine. The Mercedes is a much better engine. More expensive going in but much more cost effective on the long run.
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05-01-2006, 01:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mayville
Posts: 629
M.O.C. #2486
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Do we need a cdl license for these large haulers? Are these trucks going to fit into some of the tourist areas and streets, like out east. Williamsburg comes to mind. How will they do in some of the National parks?Will we have to stay on truck routes?
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05-08-2006, 08:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by old turbo
Do we need a cdl license for these large haulers? Are these trucks going to fit into some of the tourist areas and streets, like out east. Williamsburg comes to mind. How will they do in some of the National parks?Will we have to stay on truck routes?
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Therein is one of the reasons we don't go MDT. We like to explore backroads and even do some of the easier 4x4 roads in our travels (all sans Montana, though). We could not do that with a MDT. I don't think it would be that big a deal on conventional city streets, though. As far as I know the truck routes are for commercial vehicles rather than private MDT's. There may be some where trailers are not allowed but none of us can take those while towing.
There are plenty of 1 ton and even 3/4 ton trucks very capable. So in my opinion whether to go MDT is a very personal one. If someone wants an MDT, then go for it. It just doesn't work for our particular lifestyle.
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