Art's F250 Truck Thread LOL

[The Bone]

Since I don't have a thread for my truck I thought i would start one LOL

[The Bone]

First oil change tomorrow. Going to have the technician go over thew truck with me. Need a tire rotation and show me where stuff is on the truck.

[The Bone]

Truck pictures.

[Tommy Gun]

First oil change tomorrow. Going to have the technician go over thew truck with me. Need a tire rotation and show me where stuff is on the truck.


You've had the truck for months and still don't know where the doors, gas fill, etc are??? :tease2:

[Tommy Gun]

And where are the snow pics? :rant:

[CH53Driver]

How many miles on it before first oil change? My F150 is pushing 7K miles right now and my "engine oil life" is still showing over 30% remaining on the Ford "IntelliSystem" or whatever it's called. Seems strange that a FI engine would go 10K before needing an oil change, but my owners manual says that the "IntelliSystem" will let you know when you're due for an oil change.

[Carnut]

How many miles on it before first oil change? My F150 is pushing 7K miles right now and my "engine oil life" is still showing over 30% remaining on the Ford "IntelliSystem" or whatever it's called. Seems strange that a FI engine would go 10K before needing an oil change, but my owners manual says that the "IntelliSystem" will let you know when you're due for an oil change.

Same here on the new Mustang. I'm still going to do an oil change early just to the break in metal out of the oil.

[Carnut]

It is going to be vacation time soon. Time to get that bad boy on the road.

[Tommy Gun]

I don't trust these long oil intervals on the cars.

Only reason I'm going 7500 mile intervals on the F350 is because it uses 14 quarts of oil and think it can handle it.

Still do about 4000 miles on my gas vehicles since I drive them hard :giggle:

[68fastback]

Same here on the new Mustang. I'm still going to do an oil change early just to the break in metal out of the oil.

Yup ...worth the cost for sure!

[68fastback]

Truck pictures.

That's one nice looking truck and rig for sure! :banana:

[The Bone]

I did a vehicle health report and found out that the oil had 6% oil life yet the truck sait that the oil was ok. This was Tuesday. Yesterday it said change oil soon. Crap It goes from ok to change oil soon. Same with the DEF I guess. Hope there is a fix for this because otherwise there is no way to plain for a $200 oil change. Ya going to the dealer for the first one because I want them to give the truck the once over.

[The Bone]

Snow pictures.:lol: We went to Yosemite nation park. Susan got me a lifetime national park pass for $20. It gets us in to any national park for free for LIFE.

[68fastback]

Truck looks awesome!! Where was that shot? Pretty spruce and fir forest!

The lifetime senior pass is a rare bargain these days -- only $10 if you get it at any park (or fed rec area) ...can buy it right at the gate.
It's $20 thru the mail b/c they charge you $10 extra to process and mail it. :giggle:

[Joe G]

Snow pictures.:lol:

Did you get out in the middle of the road to detail the truck before taking pics?? How is it that clean??

[CH53Driver]

Did you get out in the middle of the road to detail the truck before taking pics?? How is it that clean??

He drives really slow?

[Joe G]

He drives really slow?
Probably. Old geezers tend to do that.

[CH53Driver]

Probably. Old geezers tend to do that.

There are a lot of old geezers on here. Just sayin'. :look:

[Tommy Gun]

I did a vehicle health report and found out that the oil had 6% oil life yet the truck sait that the oil was ok. This was Tuesday. Yesterday it said change oil soon. Crap It goes from ok to change oil soon. Same with the DEF I guess. Hope there is a fix for this because otherwise there is no way to plain for a $200 oil change. Ya going to the dealer for the first one because I want them to give the truck the once over.


Oil and filter from the Motorcraft rep is about $80 if it makes you feel better. Double that to have someone do it for you, so you're not too far off. :(

It's not any harder than doing a car, just takes 14 quarts though!


And don't let them get you on the fuel filter change, talk to me first!

[Tommy Gun]

Truck looks awesome!! Where was that shot? Pretty spruce and fir forest!

The lifetime senior pass is a rare bargain these days -- only $10 if you get it at any park (or fed rec area) ...can buy it right at the gate.
It's $20 thru the mail b/c they charge you $10 extra to process and mail it. :giggle:


Are you saying over 55 you can do this?

Asking for Keith. :look:

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[Tommy Gun]

Did you get out in the middle of the road to detail the truck before taking pics?? How is it that clean??



You would be surprised how nice a vehicle looks in a snow pic. We use to take them of the Jeep after wheeling all day and they looked awesome against the driven snow. :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

He drives really slow?


Yeah, gray, black, blue...you get that....

[Carnut]

You would be surprised how nice a vehicle looks in a snow pic. We use to take them of the Jeep after wheeling all day and they looked awesome against the driven snow. :wtg:

What is this snow stuff you speak of?

[Tommy Gun]

What is this snow stuff you speak of?



Visit the Vagina mountains around February. :look:

[Carnut]

:wow2:

[Joe G]

There are a lot of old geezers on here. Just sayin'. :look:

True. I better watch what I say.

[Joe G]

You would be surprised how nice a vehicle looks in a snow pic. We use to take them of the Jeep after wheeling all day and they looked awesome against the driven snow. :wtg:

I lived in Minnesnowda for 12 years. My cars were never clean in the snow. :nonono:

[Joe G]

Visit the Vagina mountains around February. :look:

Dang it!! I'm gonna get fired for searching that term on my work laptop. :nonono:

[68fastback]

Are you saying over 55 you can do this?

Asking for Keith. :look:

.

No, you have to be a REAL senior :shades:





Interagency Senior Pass
$10. Valid for life.
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. This pass provides access to, and use of Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee*. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder plus 3 adults at per person fee areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (http://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html).


You can buy it HERE (http://store.usgs.gov/pass/PassIssuanceList.pdf)

[Carnut]

I have mine. Already paid for itself several times over.

[The Bone]

It was fun using the 4 wheel drive. The locking diff would disengage at 20mpg. What good was that? The truck wasn't that clean by the time i got home. Later in the afternoon the temps were about 35 so snow was melting. It was snowing in the higher elevations. We had a great time though. I was supprised at how well the stock tires worked on the icy roads. i felt the stability control kick in which made me lock in the hubs LOL.

[Tommy Gun]

I lived in Minnesnowda for 12 years. My cars were never clean in the snow. :nonono:


Wasn't talking in the city.

[Tommy Gun]

It was fun using the 4 wheel drive. The locking diff would disengage at 20mpg. What good was that? The truck wasn't that clean by the time i got home. Later in the afternoon the temps were about 35 so snow was melting. It was snowing in the higher elevations. We had a great time though. I was supprised at how well the stock tires worked on the icy roads. i felt the stability control kick in which made me lock in the hubs LOL.


Just remember when a 7000 lb truck starts sliding it takes a long time to stop it.

[Tommy Gun]

Dang it!! I'm gonna get fired for searching that term on my work laptop. :nonono:


How can you use your laptop if you're playing ping pong?

[Joe G]

Wasn't talking in the city.

I wasn't always in the city! :rant:

[Joe G]

How can you use your laptop if you're playing ping pong?

I'm a multi tasker.

[Carnut]

I wasn't always in the city! :rant:

I suppose you and Paul B were friends too.

[Joe G]

I suppose you and Paul B were friends too.

Babe was an awesome pet. :llama:

[68fastback]

:spitcopy: sheep lie :haha:

[The Bone]

There is one thing I don't like about my truck. It's the tailgate lock. You have to use the key. There isn't a button nor is it connected to power anything. You have to use the key and you have to shut the truck off to unlock it or remember to unlock it if you want to leave the motor run. It's a nice idea to have a lock. It's stupid not to have it power so when you lock or unlock the truck that lock works the same. Crap

[68fastback]

There is one thing I don't like about my truck. It's the tailgate lock. You have to use the key. There isn't a button nor is it connected to power anything. You have to use the key and you have to shut the truck off to unlock it or remember to unlock it if you want to leave the motor run. It's a nice idea to have a lock. It's stupid not to have it power so when you lock or unlock the truck that lock works the same. Crap

If it doesn't require the 'computer' key you could just have a $3 copy made at HD, but that's another key on the chain. I use a keyring that easily separates and have car keys on one half and house keys on the other for similar reasons. Yeah, would be nice if they treated it like a trunk on a car with a button, etc.

[Tommy Gun]

Then there would be a plug to unplug when you remove the tailgate to load or put in a trailer or etc etc...

To put this in perspective ....most trucks never had a lock...and many end up getting stolen! Really.

I know most foreign trucks didn't have a tailgate lock til last year or year before...

Be greatful Ford put a lock on it...especially F250's F350's...I bet the most stolen tailgate door out there.

I remember a few years back seeing doors missing on a row of trucks at a dealership :nonono:

Bet they all lock them now on car lots.

[68fastback]

Yeah, I guess it's a tradeoff ...might not be practical for the reasons TG mentioned. ...the dupe key on a split key ring is simple and inexpensive. This is similar to the one I have (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/321790713835). I like this type because you can easily separate with one hand (whether for home or trunk lock) while the ignition key is still in the ignition. They also last a long time and are cheap.

[onecrazydog]

Then there would be a plug to unplug when you remove the tailgate to load or put in a trailer or etc etc...

To put this in perspective ....most trucks never had a lock...and many end up getting stolen! Really.

I know most foreign trucks didn't have a tailgate lock til last year or year before...

Be greatful Ford put a lock on it...especially F250's F350's...I bet the most stolen tailgate door out there.

I remember a few years back seeing doors missing on a row of trucks at a dealership :nonono:

Bet they all lock them now on car lots.

I keep mine locked and also have one of these,

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15503&stc=1

[Carnut]

The things you have to do to protect your stuff against thieves. Hope it works for you.

[Tommy Gun]

Being that the door already has power to the rear view camera, it may be a idea to have a keypad on it to lock/unlock :idea:

[Tommy Gun]

I keep mine locked and also have one of these,

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15503&stc=1


Cool, never seen that before.

[CH53Driver]

Have you gone into your menu settings and looked at custom programming your locks? Don't know about the F-250s, but my F-150 you can change some of the auto lock properties to be "custom". Not sure about my tailgate, I know it locks but when I hit my fob, door switch or kill the engine and crack the drivers door my tailgate always unlocks.

[The Bone]

I will look into it today and post up. I did change it so the passenger door would unlock on the first button push.

[68fastback]

I will look into it today and post up. I did change it so the passenger door would unlock on the first button push.

The wife is impatient? :giggle:

[Joe G]

The wife is impatient? :giggle:

:ohsnap: :lol:

[The Bone]

I just dont like pushing the button twice. Me lazy.:rofl:

[68fastback]

Ah, so it opens both on one-click? -- cool!

[Carnut]

I like the intellikey in the new Mustang. Just walk up to the car and pull the handle, its unlocked from either side. The Mrs has nothing to complain about......um, doesn't have the door being locked to complain about. The nothing part is another story.

[HSURB]

I like the intellikey in the new Mustang. Just walk up to the car and pull the handle, its unlocked from either side. The Mrs has nothing to complain about......um, doesn't have the door being locked to complain about. The nothing part is another story.

My wife's car has that and it goes nuts when you are drying the car after watching it. With the four doors, it locks and unlocks itself about 20 times in the cleaning process. It folds the mirrors in and out each time also.

HSURB®

[Carnut]

Frankencar. LOL

[The Bone]

Just went on a trip to Twenty Nine Palms. It's about 50 mils from palm springs. This truck pulls like a train. It has no problem climbing any hill without flooring it. Took the 5th wheel and it was like it wasn't even there. The roads on the other hand suck here. I need to get a kidney belt.

[Tommy Gun]

:pics:

[Carnut]

Just went on a trip to Twenty Nine Palms. It's about 50 mils from palm springs. This truck pulls like a train. It has no problem climbing any hill without flooring it. Took the 5th wheel and it was like it wasn't even there. The roads on the other hand suck here. I need to get a kidney belt.

What kind of mileage you getting when towing?

[The Bone]

We did about 1,300 total trip about 1,000 miles towing and over all MPG was 11.2. Went over the grapevine then over by Pasadena then the 10 freeway over to almost palm springs then turned on to route 62. Diesel was about $2.38 a gallon there. Here i got it for $1.93. we used 54 gallons on the trip about $325 worth. I am so glad I spent the extra money on the diesel. I never experienced any power loss at altitude. The trailer weighs about 12,000 loaded

[Carnut]

That is pretty good considering.

[Tommy Gun]

Our diesel is around $1.67

[68fastback]

We did about 1,300 total trip about 1,000 miles towing and over all MPG was 11.2. Went over the grapevine then over by Pasadena then the 10 freeway over to almost palm springs then turned on to route 62. Diesel was about $2.38 a gallon there. Here i got it for $1.93. we used 54 gallons on the trip about $325 worth. I am so glad I spent the extra money on the diesel. I never experienced any power loss at altitude. The trailer weighs about 12,000 loaded

:wtg: ..the magic of the 6.7's twin-scroll turbo.

Darn good towing mileage too!

[The Bone]

I love everything about this truck. it does more than I have expected of it so far. To bad it only has a 10,000 payload capacity. I could use another 1,000

[Carnut]

I love everything about this truck. it does more than I have expected of it so far. To bad it only has a 10,000 payload capacity. I could use another 1,000

I suspect that limit is due to springs and tires capacity. Check the specs on a higher payload, including gear ratio.

[68fastback]

I love everything about this truck. it does more than I have expected of it so far. To bad it only has a 10,000 payload capacity. I could use another 1,000

Art, I think they were available up to 11,300 so possibly there is an available mod to safely get there?

[Joe G]

I love everything about this truck. it does more than I have expected of it so far. To bad it only has a 10,000 payload capacity. I could use another 1,000

Bringing Sharun along for the next camping trip? :pumpsharun:

[Tommy Gun]

:SharunOverload:

[68fastback]

yup..

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15651&stc=1 :yikes: ...that tailgate's gonna fail! :rofl3:

[The Bone]

ouch

[The Bone]

There is a sticker in the door that doesn't allow you to change the numbers. You can add spring and even bigger axles but you cant change the sticker. I wasn't able to get the bigger payload because i was having a hard time getting the exact truck I wanted and I couldn't order a 15 at the time so I had to take this one. I wanted the incentives and a 16 didn't have any at the beginning of the run. This truck works great and I dont miss what I couldn't get.

[Tommy Gun]

Blow dryer can take the sticker off. :look:

[68fastback]

I love everything about this truck. it does more than I have expected of it so far. To bad it only has a 10,000 payload capacity. I could use another 1,000


Art, I think they were available up to 11,300 so possibly there is an available mod to safely get there?


There is a sticker in the door that doesn't allow you to change the numbers. You can add spring and even bigger axles but you cant change the sticker. I wasn't able to get the bigger payload because i was having a hard time getting the exact truck I wanted and I couldn't order a 15 at the time so I had to take this one. I wanted the incentives and a 16 didn't have any at the beginning of the run. This truck works great and I dont miss what I couldn't get.


Blow dryer can take the sticker off. :look:

:spitcopy:

What TG said :grin:

[Carnut]

I did some research, the only difference I find between the 10k and 11+k capacity is the springs, same single tire rear axle, probably the same tires. My guess that there is a difference from a VLT in some states. Can't be that much difference.

[68fastback]

VLT?

Is diff gearing the same, 'nut? Might just be springs (like you said) and likely tweaked tune settings for engine and/or trans program.

In the new truck it's available with even higher than 11k but that's a different/lighter beastie.

I wonder how long it will take for Ford to adopt Magna-ride for the trucks (GM just intro'd it for some GMCs like Sierra.

[Carnut]

VLT = Vehcile Lieu Tax or Vehicle License Tax, usually based on vehicle cost and payload capacity (for trucks).

[68fastback]

Ah, ok ...we pay sales tax based on sale price, but registration based on load rating ...pretty cheap tho ...typical light-duty p/up is about $85 for three years, last I looked ...but we do pay state income tax, unlike NV/FL/etc

[The Bone]

I could just remove the sticker but the vin would also have that information also.

[onecrazydog]

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15828&stc=1




:spend::spend::spend::spend::spend::spend:








Just sayin'....

[Joe G]

:wow2:


:faint:

[Carnut]

Nice

[Tommy Gun]

Man that thing is huge :faint:

[Shelby-Don]

Perv

[The Bone]

I got a deal on everything but the truck :lol:
Its only 34 foot. It has 3 slide outs and is very nice inside. It is a 03 so it's old but the previous owners didn't use it much. I have pulled it 2.000 miles so far. It won't be long before our epic journey starts.

[Joe G]

It won't be long before our epic journey starts.
:hurryup1:

When will you arrive in Goatsville?

[Tommy Gun]

:hurryup1:

When will you arrive in Goatsville?



That's kinda out of the way...

[The Bone]

I will let everyone know when I am on the road. I figure the trip will take about 3 months. Thats why it's epic.

[68fastback]

I will let everyone know when I am on the road. I figure the trip will take about 3 months. Thats why it's epic.

That is awesome, Art!!! :wtg:

[Carnut]

Why do I have this image of Clark Griswold and the family in the middle of the Arizona desert?

[68fastback]

Why do I have this image of Clark Griswold and the family in the middle of the Arizona desert?

:spitcopy: wonder who'll make the roof :haha:

[The Bone]

Not going to Arizona :sad: :rofl:

[68fastback]

Art will you be doing any of the National Parks?

Which ones?

You just can't miss Yellowstone (and a few others ;-))

[Joe G]

Where's the map of the Bone trail?

[The Bone]

We dont have a map I was looking for Goatsville in Indiana and couldnt find it. ;Rofl:

[The Bone]

Art will you be doing any of the National Parks?

Which ones?

You just can't miss Yellowstone (and a few others ;-))
Yes we will hit as many national parks as we can. its free and you got to love that. We are taking our time and try to see as much as we can. trying to stay about 3 or four days at every stop.

[Carnut]

Don't feed the wildlife (except the squirrels of course).

[Joe G]

(except the squirrels of course).

Yeah.... feed them lead! :shotgun:

[Carnut]

:redcard3::squirrellivesmatter:

[Joe G]

:redcard3::squirrellivesmatter:

:no:

:SquirrelsAreTastyEats:

[Carnut]

Racist.

[onecrazydog]

Squirrels are on my refuse to eat list... I have respect for the busy little critters...

[Carnut]

:goodpost:

[68fastback]

Yes we will hit as many national parks as we can. its free and you got to love that. We are taking our time and try to see as much as we can. trying to stay about 3 or four days at every stop.

A W E S O M E ! ! ! ! :wtg:
You will have so much fun!!

[Orf]

:no:

:SquirrelsAreTastyEats:
http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15954&stc=1
:sofa:

[Carnut]

Terrorist!

[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

[The Bone]

Getting ready to go on our journey. Checked the registration on all the cars and the truck was going to be due while we are on vacation. So I went to DMV.gov to pay for my tags and I almost fainted. $675 was all they wanted. Thats almost as much as my payment. :crap:

[Carnut]

Hey Art, not sure when you will passing through but we are out of town this weekend for Route 66. Just sayin/

[68fastback]

Getting ready to go on our journey. Checked the registration on all the cars and the truck was going to be due while we are on vacation. So I went to DMV.gov to pay for my tags and I almost fainted. $675 was all they wanted. Thats almost as much as my payment. :crap:

OMG !!! :faint: Komifornia!

[Joe G]

Getting ready to go on our journey. Checked the registration on all the cars and the truck was going to be due while we are on vacation. So I went to DMV.gov to pay for my tags and I almost fainted. $675 was all they wanted. Thats almost as much as my payment. :crap:
Better post up some dates buster! :trouble:

[Tommy Gun]

Getting ready to go on our journey. Checked the registration on all the cars and the truck was going to be due while we are on vacation. So I went to DMV.gov to pay for my tags and I almost fainted. $675 was all they wanted. Thats almost as much as my payment. :crap:


Dang, I've never had a car payment over $450 before and don't plan to. :faint:

[Tommy Gun]

Better post up some dates buster! :trouble:


Read back

[The Bone]

We start out trip on next Sunday May 1st. As for how long till i get to where I am going it's up in the air. However, Late June early July Joe. I will let you know bettwe as the trip goes along.

[The Bone]

Finishd doing one wheel on the 5th wheel only 3 more to go. Instead of cleaning the bearings I am replacing them because I think the ones in there are cheap and replacing them on the road is to much work. Still have to wash the thing LOL

[Joe G]

Finishd doing one wheel on the 5th wheel only 3 more to go. Instead of cleaning the bearings I am replacing them because I think the ones in there are cheap and replacing them on the road is to much work. Still have to wash the thing LOL
:pics:

[Joe G]

Read back

:rant:

[Tommy Gun]

Still have to wash what thing? :look:

[The Bone]

I don't do pix while grease is out sorry. Man what a mess that is.
I have to wash the winter off the trailer than wash the truck also.
Going to load up everything for the trip today.
You won't believe how much planing has gone into this trip.

[Carnut]

If my experience has taught me anything, you'll forget something and only remember 50 miles from home.

[Tommy Gun]

I'm like Capt Jack Sparrow, I just make it up as I go along...

[Carnut]

I'm like Capt Jack Sparrow, I just make it up as I go along...

That sounds kind of fishy. Argh.

[Joe G]

I'm like Capt Jack Sparrow, I'm a smelly pirate hooker...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAc_AM5UOjU

[68fastback]

:hilarious:

[Joe G]

I'm like Capt Jack Sparrow, I just make it up as I go along...

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3238483/rum_trump.jpg

[68fastback]

Argh! :rofl3:

[The Bone]

Got the 5th wheel washed up yesterday. It looks very nice now. Now I have to wash the truck and that should be it. its amazing how much stuff i got in the trailer. Lots of details to take care of. I have good neighbors to look after the yard and water our house plants.
Arggggh

[68fastback]

:wtg: Road trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! ;-)

[Joe G]

:waiting3:

[onecrazydog]

Getting ready to go on our journey. Checked the registration on all the cars and the truck was going to be due while we are on vacation. So I went to DMV.gov to pay for my tags and I almost fainted. $675 was all they wanted. Thats almost as much as my payment. :crap:


I had to re register my car today... Registration here is 80 bucks a year... I also had to pay off all the photo radar tickets I got with it last summer, 800 bucks worth... LOL!! One was 400 bucks... Doing 50 over the limit...

I told the lady that I always wait to pay them at the last possible moment I can, just out of spite... She laughed and asked if I wanted to register my car for two years, then I have an extra year to hold off paying any tickets I get this summer!!

So I did, it was cheaper too!! :Winning:

[68fastback]

Actually that's not so bad -- at first I was thinking that was just the reg fee. 50-over in NY and they take likely your license on the spot. 15+ over costs about $385 between fine, fees and penalties and if not paid on time (in court or mailed within 30 days) a warrant is issued for arrest. Sounds like CA just wants the money.

[Tommy Gun]

I had to re register my car today... Registration here is 80 bucks a year... I also had to pay off all the photo radar tickets I got with it last summer, 800 bucks worth... LOL!! One was 400 bucks... Doing 50 over the limit...

I told the lady that I always wait to pay them at the last possible moment I can, just out of spite... She laughed and asked if I wanted to register my car for two years, then I have an extra year to hold off paying any tickets I get this summer!!

So I did, it was cheaper too!! :Winning:


Sucks they do this, but better than going on your record and adding points like here. :(

[Joe G]

Photo radar sucks.

Minnesota Supreme Court voted it down as illegal. :mob:

[Alloy Dave]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad4e4xxNBVY

[68fastback]

That's pretty cool!! Nice design too!

The factory offers ones that are built-in on the side and tuck under nicely too ...tried them out at the auto show several years ago.