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Huh, I didn’t see anything on 4.30 gears. Thanks for the information. So, the camper package on the F350 turns it into an F350?!

The Ford website doesn't give details on what each of the options adds. The 11,400 GVWR package option doesn't explain what that option adds. Likewise, the snowplow/camper package option. I noticed that some posters on this forum mentioned the snowplow/camper package, but I don't know what it adds.

When it comes time to buy my truck, what options do I choose to maximize payload?

Ah gotcha. I’ve no plans to incorporate such a passage anyway.

Sounds like it's just a matter of planning the trip around the RORO ports and shipping dates leaving room for error. Is there some way to find out which RORO shipping companies are best for certain destinations? Or just ask around on this forum? How do you mean?

What does RORO stand for? Can someone give me a list of companies that provide it? Thanks, Mike

What’s the size limit for shipping in containers?

That's a good idea to rent first before buying. I may do that depending on how much they charge for the rental. I agree that 95% of my trips will be on paved roads. While, the AWD Honda CRV handled the gnarly roads I was on pretty well, I would have been more comfortable in an F350 4 x 4 with...

Would you mind explaining what the rear locker is? Or maybe a link to explanations? Thanks, Mike

Sold! I’ve never liked diesel anyway. Too dirty any smelly. What options should I look for in the F350?

The payload considerations is making me lean towards the F350. Better to be safe and get something that can get me out of a sticky or stuck situation. I’ll just have to drive shorter distances to accommodate my budget.

Thanks for the link and book suggestion. The book looks like a good one. I like the idea of buying something already equipped with certain things. I’ll have to look into what’s available. I’ve got plenty of time to build my own RV.

North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand. I’m currently figuring out how I can do the international traveling on my limited budget.

nickw: Around $30k-$40k. I'll know more next fall. Got more than a year to think about my future vehicle.

I’ll be traveling solo.

I’m thinking that the F250 looks like a good compromise between mileage and payload capability. I also notice that there’s only a 1 MPG difference between the F250 and F350. My budget for truck and camper will be around $30k-$40k. I won’t know till next fall. That Diablo looks pretty cool.

All of my long camping trips have been in an AWD Honda CRV. This car did very well on all the roads I tackled, but there were some roads where I'd prefer a much more rugged vehicle. Sometimes I had to stop and get out to move a rock out of the road. For the Dempster Highway in the Yukon for...

I’ll be getting a used F250, because I won’t have enough for a new one. Then that won’t leave enough for a slide in camper. Building one appears to be my best option because I can buy supplies for it on a monthly basis. It’ll be a bit of a slow build, but, if anything breaks, I’ll know how to...

Over the last 4-5 years I've been doing a lot of car camping with a tent. I found that I absolutely love that lifestyle. So much that I now want to do that full time. Next fall I hope to purchase either an F150 or F250. The MPG of the F350 to F550 is so bad that I wouldn't be able to travel far...