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Time for a new Truck

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by lukem, Aug 12, 2026.

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  1. lukem

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    First tow. Only went a few miles to get a feel for it.

    Barely squats. It feels about like my 1/2 ton does with an empty trailer. The trailer brake controller is way better though...didn't realize how jerky the old one is.

    Plenty of torque, rides better loaded than unloaded, and didn't have any sway. All the things the old truck didn't have.

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    lukem, Aug 18, 2026
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    I drive an F250 at work. Can’t tell you what year it is, but I’ve had it at least 5 years and it has been trouble free, except for a seat replacement. I hope yours is trouble free.
    We’ve had a 2012 F550 v10 chip truck since new and it’s had 0 mechanicals with the cab and chassis. The F150’s they have in the fleet have had some electrical gremlins.
     
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    Congrats on the new truck! I think you spec'd it perfectly. Now fill it with firewood!
     
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    I like my 2019 XL 6.2L long box supercab. Ex-construction truck but good shape. Added a headache rack and liftgate to it.
     
    Stephiedoll, Aug 22, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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    Sounds like it'll do what you want. :yes:

    Congrats
     
    Chaz, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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    Got the bed liner and bed cover installed. I think it's done. Until I think of the next thing to do to it.
     
    lukem, Aug 23, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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    Translation it’s done for this weekend… which is good as it’s almost 6 pm on a Sunday ;)
     
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