F150 6 cylinder under a Keystone

[John D]

With questions about fit for an old Keystone to a modern truck, it would be better and much easier to recover from a 4 and one half grand mistake (used) than a 40 grand mistake (new). Yesterday, we spotted this 1999 F150 with 73,000 miles for sale.

(How much truck do you really need? Can a little red truck be green?)

It is a 2WD 4.2 V6 bone stock, in every way, truck. The plan is to drive this rig unmodified to Utah, Nevada, maybe SF, and across the northern tier, returning back east. This is an experiment to allay our confusion. Originally we intended to buy a brand new standard cab 4WD Dodge with a long bed but had so many questions in terms of half ton vs. three quarter ton (see earlier posts), and 4.7 V8 vs. Hemi, vs. diesel, vs. stick shift vs. automatic, etc. It became a clear, a better plan is to try a minimalist truck first to see what is really need.

(Stan and team might be wondering how an old Keystone can fit on this 1999 F150. Stan, this Keystone was modified by ATC and, as you know, normally an old Keystone will NOT FIT modern trucks at all.)

In addition to learning how much truck is needed under a Keystone, this truck is a real template to compare with new Dodge, Toyota, and Ford trucks for fit. John DView attachment 8903

 

[SunMan]

With questions about fit for an old Keystone to a modern truck, it would be better and much easier to recover from a 4 and one half grand mistake (used) than a 40 grand mistake (new). Yesterday, we spotted this 1999 F150 with 73,000 miles for sale.

(How much truck do you really need? Can a little red truck be green?)

It is a 2WD 4.2 V6 bone stock, in every way, truck. The plan is to drive this rig unmodified to Utah, Nevada, maybe SF, and across the northern tier, returning back east. This is an experiment to allay our confusion. Originally we intended to buy a brand new standard cab 4WD Dodge with a long bed but had so many questions in terms of half ton vs. three quarter ton (see earlier posts), and 4.7 V8 vs. Hemi, vs. diesel, vs. stick shift vs. automatic, etc. It became a clear, a better plan is to try a minimalist truck first to see what is really need.

(Stan and team might be wondering how an old Keystone can fit on this 1999 F150. Stan, this Keystone was modified by ATC and, as you know, normally an old Keystone will NOT FIT modern trucks at all.)

In addition to learning how much truck is needed under a Keystone, this truck is a real template to compare with new Dodge, Toyota, and Ford trucks for fit. John DView attachment 8903

That seems like a lot of camper for a 4.7 V8 much less a 4.2 6 cyl.

Any idea what the Keystone weighs?

 

[Stan@FourWheel]

Take it for a test a long test drive.

You will be able to see how it does & if YOU like it or not.

You will probably have the keep the truck out of overdrive most of the time (guessing).

I don't think the Ford F-150 automatic transmissions like pulling a load in over drive for long periods of time (might over heat).

But that said, I have not had any problems, or really heard of any horror stories either.

Just a common sense approach not to fry your transmission.

If it is a stick shift, probably less worries beacuse you will know if you are in the wrong gear ?


But that set up (truck & camper) is probably no big deal if you don't mind reving the truck up a little.

I have not driven the V-6 Ford, but my buddy had the older "In Line" 6 cyc and it was a great engine.

Had a lot of torque. Maybe more pulling power than my 4.6L small V-8 ford.

Not sure if the V-6 has the same, it might not ?


But if the price is right, it looks like a nice package.

Keep in mind the truck won't have much resale down the road.

Not many people are buying standard cab trucks these days.

But if the price is right, grab it, save yourself some bucks, and go explore this summer.




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