Just had to scratch the itch!

Post by **Olbird** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:13 pm

That's good news, most all brands prior to 2008 needed a little spring support in the rear.

Rob & Cathy · Post by **Rob & Cathy** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 2:36 pm

Flintstones wrote:Truck does not squat when hooked up. In fact even though the Cardinal is far heavier than my 2007 Cedar Creek, this new Ford tows level.

David, is your truck a long bed or short bed?

Rob

WVcampers · Post by **WVcampers** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:26 pm

Travelers wrote:Rob, you can use one of my friend and neighbors (x plan).

Rob beware. Why would someone driving a GMC have the X plan for a Ford?

Post by **Olbird** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:41 pm

Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.

NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?

Rob & Cathy · Post by **Rob & Cathy** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:42 pm

WVcampers wrote:
Travelers wrote:Rob, you can use one of my friend and neighbors (x plan).
Rob beware. Why would someone driving a GMC have the X plan for a Ford?

LOL, not to worry, John's a good guy.

Rob

WVcampers · Post by **WVcampers** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 7:52 pm

Olbird wrote:Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.

NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?

Don't hold back, tell me. $:-\$ $:-\$

WVcampers · Post by **WVcampers** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:28 am

Olbird wrote:Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.

NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?

I know, Iknow, I know

It has to be the grill

rlhedlund · Post by **rlhedlund** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:38 am

Thank you to those of you who offered me the F&F discount. I am told the deal I got was better than the F&F discount, so it did not apply. I am told the F&F discount gets the price down to $120 over invoice. We started out at $500 UNDER INVOICE. I also got $500 more than the best trade in offer. I also got $500 more than the best discounted deal on extended warranties I had previously found. The deal was not for the faint of heart.

First impressions on the two hour ride home:
On good roads (NC), the truck rides better than my old one.
On VA roads (bad) the new truck rides WORSE than my old one. Very stiff
The diesel is quieter than my old one
The technology is INCREDIBLE!
This weekend, we drove over two and 1/2 hours from mtns to flatland and got 20.3 MPG. I was behind tractor trailers much.

New Truck; 2011 F-350 Super Duty Diesel, Crew Cab, 4x4, Lariat

Again, thank you to the kind ford members on this site.

Post by **Mike Clay** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:24 am

rlhedlund wrote: The technology is INCREDIBLE!

ROFL i caught it. Enjoy your new ride, nothing like getting to go out and drive your new truck.

Post by **Olbird** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:24 am

Enjoy your new truck, it surely seems that this is the year to scratch the itch

Did you purchase the dually like you started out to do, take some pictures.

rlhedlund · Post by **rlhedlund** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:00 pm

Got 4x4 dually. The ride is rough. Neck hurts, back hurts. May have to switch for a 4x2. Don't know how that will work. The ride was great in NC, it sucks on VA roads.

Travelers · Post by **Travelers** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:53 pm

WVcampers wrote:
Olbird wrote:Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.

NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?
Don't hold back, tell me. $:-\$ $:-\$

The chrome nose.

The ride is rough. Neck hurts, back hurts. That too!

BMullins46 · Post by **BMullins46** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:59 pm

Next thing you know they will be putting the air ride seats in them like the big rigs have.

Travelers · Post by **Travelers** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:54 am

BMullins46 wrote:Next thing you know they will be putting the air ride seats in them like the big rigs have.

Those are available for pickups.

Flintstones · Post by **Flintstones** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:44 am

Rob, my 2011 Super Duty is a short box.

Cardinal RV Club

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