Considering a F550 with singles

[marshal]

I hear the refresh is a 2020 model, I haven’t heard when they are showing it. I can’t wait to see the new hd ram!

that's the rumor mill. Apparently the Ford booth is supposed to be quite the showcase this year. showing off the Bronco, the Mach 1, The GT500, the new super duty, the new gen 4 power stroke, the new 7.X L direct injected gasser, the Gen 3 3.5L Ecoboost and the 10 speed HD

 

[arielmiller]

I hear the refresh is a 2020 model, I haven’t heard when they are showing it. I can’t wait to see the new hd ram!

The 2019 will be the ram refresh. The general consensus is the 2022 will be the 5th gen. Ram is supposed to release the 2019 refresh at the detroit auto show in Jan.

 

[bigdon 55]

My concern with the modded truck, will it be too tall to pull a fifth wheel? It may work fine but I would do some homework on the height.

 

[Darwin]

What is reason for going with 41" mud terrain tires for pulling a fifth wheel?

 

[Wilbah]

Next year Chevy is restarting the 4500, 5500, 6500 series of HD trucks with the Duramax. You may well be sold on the Ford platform but "exploring" the Chevies might be a way to give you some negotiating pressure with the dealer when the Chevies come out I dont know. Just a thought.

 

[racer3822]

I'm selling my Stazworks 20" wheels that I am running G275 goodyears on if you're interested (tires not included). Setup to have 92.5" track width and be interchangeable on 2013 F550 10 lug. I'm moving to a different setup.

 

[Alloy]

We stopped by the dealer (B.C. Canada) today to check on ordering a F550. The order date for cab and chassis Super Duty trucks has been pushed back to August with December deliveries......so January 2020.

After this we stopped by a Ram truck dealer. They didn't have any 4500 or 5500 truck to look at and they won't see any for 8-10 weeks. The Ram Canada website says there aren't any within 5000Km of us.

Back to Ford........one of the things under question is the Live Drive PTO for a hydraulic package. It's a few $$ but a battery bank to support the 500-600amp draws from an electric winch isn't going to be easy or cheap.

 

[Alloy]

Next year Chevy is restarting the 4500, 5500, 6500 series of HD trucks with the Duramax. You may well be sold on the Ford platform but "exploring" the Chevies might be a way to give you some negotiating pressure with the dealer when the Chevies come out I dont know. Just a thought.

No Chev 4500/5500 for Canada

 

[Wilbah]

Oh that too bad, I thought maybe you could use that as leverage. Good luck!

 

[Buliwyf]

How are you going to tow a 5'er with a lifted truck on super singles? I'd just stay DRW.

There's plenty of F550 on lots. Is there something rare you want, that needs special ordered?

I think that all of those trucks are pto ready, and it can be added anytime. Double check that though.

 

[Alloy]

How are you going to tow a 5'er with a lifted truck on super singles? I'd just stay DRW.

There's plenty of F550 on lots. Is there something rare you want, that needs special ordered?

I think that all of those trucks are pto ready, and it can be added anytime. Double check that though.

Trailer has been lifted 4-6". It depends on where the height control valve is set.

Try to find a Lariat - Crew Cab - 4x4 - 19.5 GVW - Trailer tow package - not white or blue