Just looking for for input, I have been thinking about getting out of my 08 F350 Dually King Ranch 4x4 and getting an 2010 F150 Lariat. My thinking is I don't really have a need for the KR anymore, I get 8 mpg in town and 11.5 on the highway, I live in a city where it's almost impossible to park it down town Maintenance and tires are expensive and I can't take it to the car wash, I have to do it myself. The thing it is good for is pulling my boat, does it like it's not there. (at 10mpg) and the truck is capable of just about anything. Should I down size or be happy with what I have?

 

Depends on the size of your boat and the amount of money you have available to spend.

 

I think it will be hard to like the F150 for towing after owning the 350 to be honest, but the ride of the f150 is leaps and bounds over the 3/4 and 1 tons for sure.

Not to mention your fuel consumption will be about 1/2 than what you are posting. Should see 14-15 in town and 17-20 highway.

What do you tow for a boat?

 

I tow a 23 foot cuddy cabin, about 6500lbs with trailer and fueled up. I know I'll miss the power of 350 I'm just getting tired of the mileage, on busy months I spend $400 in fuel. My last 350 Dually 7.3 got WAY better mileage. Maybe I should do exhaust and chip.

 

Maybe others can chime in here. The F-150 will tow that boat, but not like your 350. For everyday comfort, the F-150 is better. I don't know how far you have to tow or how often.

 

I'd say if you don't mind taking the hit on new vehicle depreciation again, and you aren't towing all the time, the f-150 will more than suffice. 6,500 lbs will be noticeable but well under control. See if any friends with f-150's will let you tow your boat and see what you think. Mileage will be a lot better and parking in urban areas a lot easier. While I LOVE Super Duty trucks, in today's world, most people just don't need that much truck.

 

Maybe changing your final drive ratio would help a little.

Chip + exhaust + dpf delete would help a little to.

 

If you are only towing that boat 10 times a year or less, there's really no reason to have a 350-dually. Hell, a 250 would still be a better option than the 350-dually just in fuel savings and tires. The F-150 will tow it just fine and be much easier to park! No reason an F150 wouldn't suit you, but you'll be SOL if you need to tow a 12000lbs equipment trailer!

 

One thing to be aware of is that the hitch on the F150 is not rated for the 650lb tongue and 6500lb towing without a WD hitch. Something your F350 does not need. I would also make sure of that 6500lb weight.

 

If you decide to get the 150, get the max tow package.

 

Thanks for all the input, SoonerTruck you have a good point about towing a 12000lb equipment trailer, I am in the film and video production business and having to haul equipment like that does arise every once in a while.

I don't mind the hit too much on a new vehicle, it is my business vehicle and therefore a tax deduction.

I am headed to my local Ford dealer tomorrow and test drive a few trucks, the dealer is begging me to come in so I'll give it a shot.

 

Only you know what is best for you. If I only got 8 MPG around town, I probably would not be using my F250 as my daily driver. With that said, good luck and I hope you get what you want.

 

I may be taking this out of context, but don't even think of trying to do that with a 1/2 ton truck.

 

WHTLITN - 2010 XLT SCrew, max tow, 5.5 bed here. Tow boat approx same as yours routinely. 11mpg average IL to FL back to SC (rarely over 60mph tho). Know boat is there about same as E-350, V10. Unhitched average 14-21mpg dependent on road conditions.

Very impressed with brakes while towing.

 

Sold my 21' Sea Ray went back to riding jetskis. Next I got rid of my 08 F-350 SRW diesel and got an F-150. Not looking back.