GBW
Advanced Member
Hey guys,
Just looking for a little recommendations and thoughts. I currently have a Hawk sitting on a 1997 Chevy 1/2. As we've found out, the Hawk weighs quite a bit more than expected. The truck handles it ok. It's a relatively larger half ton but I'm not sure if more would be ideal. I know a few of you guys have switched to a 3/4T and found it night and day improvement. I think I'll head down this route. Although a few here have the new Ford 150, I'd be interested to see how they like it.
So my options right now seem to be narrowed down to the Superduty. I like the idea of a solid front axle (4x4 is a must for me). It also must be a crewcab. Here is where the main debate starts. I'm not keen on a diesel, especially with winter and the truck must also be a semi-daily driver. I'm also not keen on the gas engines. From reviews I've read, they're relatively underpowered (5.4) or RPM screamers and suck fuel at an amazing rate (V10). I'm not sure how many of you guys have the 5.4 in a F250 or 350 but i'd like some opinions of the rig with and without the camper. I'm looking at a wide range of years for the gas, especially 2005+ (5 speed auto) and only 99-03 for the 7.3L Diesel. Unfortunately, really new gas and diesel options are not in the cards right now. I know the 6.2L gas is getting good reviews but its a little too new and pricey for me.
SO lets hear some thoughts! I hate that I can't try out trucks with the camper on! Its a blind faith kinda thing.
Just looking for a little recommendations and thoughts. I currently have a Hawk sitting on a 1997 Chevy 1/2. As we've found out, the Hawk weighs quite a bit more than expected. The truck handles it ok. It's a relatively larger half ton but I'm not sure if more would be ideal. I know a few of you guys have switched to a 3/4T and found it night and day improvement. I think I'll head down this route. Although a few here have the new Ford 150, I'd be interested to see how they like it.
So my options right now seem to be narrowed down to the Superduty. I like the idea of a solid front axle (4x4 is a must for me). It also must be a crewcab. Here is where the main debate starts. I'm not keen on a diesel, especially with winter and the truck must also be a semi-daily driver. I'm also not keen on the gas engines. From reviews I've read, they're relatively underpowered (5.4) or RPM screamers and suck fuel at an amazing rate (V10). I'm not sure how many of you guys have the 5.4 in a F250 or 350 but i'd like some opinions of the rig with and without the camper. I'm looking at a wide range of years for the gas, especially 2005+ (5 speed auto) and only 99-03 for the 7.3L Diesel. Unfortunately, really new gas and diesel options are not in the cards right now. I know the 6.2L gas is getting good reviews but its a little too new and pricey for me.
SO lets hear some thoughts! I hate that I can't try out trucks with the camper on! Its a blind faith kinda thing.