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10-21-2020, 08:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #17391
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Originally Posted by twindman
31 is tiny?? My first Silverado only had 25 gallons!
First trip (17 days) I was going to fill up on the way in Wyoming, but the town consisted of 1 restaurant and 6 houses! Ulp! I pulled in to Rawlings and added 24.5 gallons. Yep, 1/2 gallon left.
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I always start looking when I have 100 miles left in the tank just so I avoid that very situation. I only have a 26 gallon tank because i have the super cab.
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10-21-2020, 09:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: fargo
Posts: 187
M.O.C. #17461
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the capacity in all the pickups is pretty minimal when towing
our volvo was 300 gallons; having that much fuel on board was amazing, rarely did we fill up during a trip
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10-23-2020, 05:39 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Sharpsburg
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #17756
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Thanks for everyone’s input on my question. Purchased a long bed this week and I am very happy with the bigger, much bigger fuel tank, the color and just about everything else about the truck.
2020 Ford F-350 King Ranch SRW 6.7L Diesel
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10-23-2020, 06:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: SoCal
Posts: 625
M.O.C. #25842
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwright
Thanks for everyone’s input on my question. Purchased a long bed this week and I am very happy with the bigger, much bigger fuel tank, the color and just about everything else about the truck.
2020 Ford F-350 King Ranch SRW 6.7L Diesel
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Beautiful truck!!! Congrats.
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2018 F350 6.7 DRW pulling a 2020 3121rl
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10-23-2020, 08:54 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: East TN
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #26974
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwright
Thanks for everyone’s input on my question. Purchased a long bed this week and I am very happy with the bigger, much bigger fuel tank, the color and just about everything else about the truck.
2020 Ford F-350 King Ranch SRW 6.7L Diesel
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Beautiful truck! Congrats.
Could you post a photo of the door jam sticker that shows carrying capacity?
Thank you.
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10-23-2020, 10:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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All of my real trucks have been long beds. Now I did have a short bed 1/2 ton and a Chevy LUV way before that. I guess I could go back to a 1967 International short bed in the late 70’s. Ok back to the real world, long bed = no cab contact with no worrying. Nice 38 gallon tank on the old truck and a 48 gallon tank on the new truck, with no auxiliary tanks in the bed. Yes it is a PITA to turn around although the new truck DRW turns sharper than the old 2000 SD. Yes I go drive through Fast Food lanes with minimal problems. Yes my truck fits in either side of my garage with room to spare. No my truck is not a sports car and I don’t expect it to be able to do the stuff in town that my Honda Accord does, I also don’t tow with my Accord. You need to do what works for you and your lifestyle in your truck selection. I am happy with my selection.
Tom Marty
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10-24-2020, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwright
Thanks for everyone’s input on my question. Purchased a long bed this week and I am very happy with the bigger, much bigger fuel tank, the color and just about everything else about the truck.
2020 Ford F-350 King Ranch SRW 6.7L Diesel
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Congratulations - nice truck!! It would even fit in my garage
And that LB - just remember it will not turn or park as easily as a SB - but that longer ride is better.
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2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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10-24-2020, 07:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Florence
Posts: 963
M.O.C. #20472
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I too have a short bed Megacab, I don’t use my trucks like I use to. I also use my truck as a daily driver for work and as far as sliders just make sure you have a good quality hitch and do your home work.
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2018 Ram 3500 MegaCab 4x4 Aisin, 4:10 Gears
Titan 50 Gal Tank, Air Lift Wireless Bags
2017 3160 RL
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10-24-2020, 08:12 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Sharpsburg
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #17756
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The 2016 F350 SB I traded had a capacity of around 3500
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10-24-2020, 08:14 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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The long bed has more room. It is a tow vehicle and not a daily driver. We have no problems with the long bed.
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10-24-2020, 08:30 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: East TN
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #26974
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwright
The 2016 F350 SB I traded had a capacity of around 3500
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Thanks. The updated payload of the 2020’s has made my decision as to what truck to buy much more difficult. SRW or dually. SRW has the capacity but DW might inspire more confidence towing. But I’ll only tow a 5’er 3 or 4 times a year
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10-24-2020, 08:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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You will really like that long bed, if like me, you have a hobby (woodworking and remodeling) that requires you to haul lumber. Being able to close the tailgate on a full sheet of plywood is great for the handyman!!
Having a removable hitch is essential for the same reason.
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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10-24-2020, 12:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 621
M.O.C. #10966
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Beautiful truck O.P.
I certainly wouldn't mind having a longer bed, but for what I do the MegaCab interior space was a priority. They don't make a long bed MC, although I have seen after market conversions.
In addition to the huge interior space, I also appreciate the longer wheelbase of the MC for towing purposes.
Enjoy your new truck!
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2011 Montana 3580RL, Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, Progressive HW50C, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, B&W Turnover ball,
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10-24-2020, 12:35 PM
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#34
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: SoCal
Posts: 625
M.O.C. #25842
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave W
Congratulations - nice truck!! It would even fit in my garage
And that LB - just remember it will not turn or park as easily as a SB - but that longer ride is better.
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Truer words have never been spoken. It almost takes a roundhouse to turn ours around.
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2018 F350 6.7 DRW pulling a 2020 3121rl
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10-24-2020, 04:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Beloit
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #17535
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Adding my 2 cents. Just upgraded from a F-250 SB to a F-350 LB DRW for pulling the High Country. One day from home on a 10 day run with the camper. Love how the 350 LB Duelly pulls and rolls. So solid! Really happy.
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Steve & Lisa
2015 Montana High Country 353 RL | Sailuns | Kodiak Disc brakes
2015 F-350 DRW Crew Cab | Reese Goosebox
Retired and Lovin’ it!
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10-24-2020, 05:00 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: East TN
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #26974
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twopetes
Adding my 2 cents. Just upgraded from a F-250 SB to a F-350 LB DRW for pulling the High Country. One day from home on a 10 day run with the camper. Love how the 350 LB Duelly pulls and rolls. So solid! Really happy.
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Steve,
What gearing does your dually have? What speeds do you tow at? MPG?
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10-24-2020, 05:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
Posts: 266
M.O.C. #25257
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I upgraded from a 2500 SRW to a 3500 DRW last February. The difference is wonderful.
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Jim and Carole
Roseville, MN
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Diesel, Long Box, Air Lift Bags - 2020 Montana HC 381TH, Sailun S637
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10-24-2020, 05:31 PM
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#38
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Beloit
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #17535
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Snowwolfe
The Ford has a 3.73 rear ending with the 6.7 diesel and 6 speed trans. We pull about 60 mph. Engine is turning about 1800 RPM. So far I am getting about 10.3 mpg. We were bucking a lot of wind on our way to Denver last week, but I think 10 mpg is going to be about our avg.
So far I am really liking the stability of the duelly!
Steve
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Steve & Lisa
2015 Montana High Country 353 RL | Sailuns | Kodiak Disc brakes
2015 F-350 DRW Crew Cab | Reese Goosebox
Retired and Lovin’ it!
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10-24-2020, 10:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 621
M.O.C. #10966
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Totally agree on the stability comments going from my 2500 SRW MegaCab to the 3500 dually MC.
Night and day difference, also loving the auto level rear suspension!
Tows the Monty like a dream... Also doesn't hurt at all to have the super low 1st and 2nd gear in the Aisin tranny.
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2011 Montana 3580RL, Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, Progressive HW50C, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, B&W Turnover ball,
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10-27-2020, 10:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,359
M.O.C. #9051
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdaddy
Totally agree on the stability comments going from my 2500 SRW MegaCab to the 3500 dually MC.
Night and day difference, also loving the auto level rear suspension!
Tows the Monty like a dream... Also doesn't hurt at all to have the super low 1st and 2nd gear in the Aisin tranny.
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I have towed now with two different short bed 1 tons . Ford Superduty crew cab , and the Ram Megacab, and there was a lot of difference in stability ,both SRW. As been said that Megacab is nearing the same length of a crew cab long bed .
You have basically gained a couple extra tires , and of course an increase in payload . But the same truck, wheelbase, bed length etc .IMO the MC is the best of two worlds ,one wanting a short bed ,and one wanting a dually . I even like the looks of the DRW MC, but I have no need for a dually , or for the matter a long bed .
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