Very nice F-550 rig

[jk6661]

IMO this is a very nice rig for $238K (if you're in the market for a house-priced vehicle). Only 45K miles, hard-sided pop-up, as much solar and battery power as most people could ever need, etc. Very thirsty, but that goes with the territory.

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2016 Ford F550 Crew Cab (XLT package) 4x4 6.8L Gasoline V10 > United States

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[Skibumandy]

I can't believe someone built this on a Gas chassis.... I was pretty seriously looking into buying this thing, and talked to the owner for a while, but just couldn't comprehend a 16,000lb vehicle on a gas chassis that gets 7mpg...

 

[kmacafee]

Given all the problems with modern diesels,, a gasser is the right choice, especially if you live in colder climates and don't drive it hard regularly.

 

[IdaSHO]

I agree. One $5k turbo replacement on a 6.7 will buy a LOT of gas

This truck is a legit build, with a long build thread on this forum

Build thread, originally "Adrift in the Green Room" as I recall.
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[baggio95]

Well out of my budget and everyone's needs and wants are different. A gasser definitely wouldn't scare me off if I was in the market. I have 2 medium duty class 4 trucks and a 3500 that are all diesel. All are pre-def and I definitely would NOT consider a modern diesel if I had to replace them. You don't get the fuel mileage and a lot of the other benefits people of a certain age used to get and expect of a diesel. Plus, the increase cost of diesel since the Russian invasion has been huge. Again, everyone has different needs.

 

[DirtWhiskey]

I feel like there are more than lots of threads about this one truck. It was a great original build thread. But the current owners will not get $238k and they are still the highest bidder on their own truck.

 

[84FLH]

.....the increase cost of diesel since the Russian invasion Keystone was stopped, oil output lowered, oil leases cancelled, refineries output down, has been huge.

Yup. The artificially induced diesel (and gas for that matter) price increase is discouraging for this potential first time diesel buyer.

 

[84FLH]

I can't believe someone built this on a Gas chassis.... I was pretty seriously looking into buying this thing, and talked to the owner for a while, but just couldn't comprehend a 16,000lb vehicle on a gas chassis that gets 7mpg...

Well, now, I could be wrong, but I'm kinda thinkin' anyone with enough disposable income to purchase this awesome vehicle, most likely as a toy but possibly as a full time home, ain't gonna be worryin' 'bout 7mpg fuel economy.

 

[1000arms]

Truck Camper Adventure posted an article about this camper:

DIY Spotlight: Scott Mayfield's Ford F550 Custom Pop-Up Truck Camper

One of the things we love about this hobby is getting away. There's no better way to do that than doing it in a truck camper. Another thing we love is

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[tacollie]

Diesel power would be nice but the V10 is adequate. All big trucks are thirsty. $200k+ plus custom trucks are a niche item and take time to sell.

 

[rawtoxic]

I am a long time diesel owner, we grew up with 91 and 93 cummins in the barn, I personally had a 95, 2001, 2004.5, and 2016 now (the 1993 and 2001 are the best cummins). Had 2 ford 7.3's IDI and powerstroke. Now we have a 8.1 gas big block gmc Tiger and I find it enjoyable in a different way and have been impressed with the power I am a bit scared of towing with it as I think it will suck gas big time. We don't plan on getting more than a vintage boat with single axle trailer which should be fine. I thought I would hate it but I wanted a Tiger and it's the one I found and could afford. I really didn't want an auto trans either but a allison is good as that comes and my lady sharing driving duties has made my travel time more enjoyable (except when she backed into a fence post). Overall I am pretty happy with a gas truck 2 years in and encourage others to be open minded.

With the spread in cost of gas vs diesel in most areas I think the cost per mile driven maybe less with gas in many scenarios. Not sure of the maintenance costs yet compared to diesel but I've had some expensive diesel repairs over the years. The only other gas truck I've owned is 3.4 v6 5speed First gen tundra which has been an amazing vehicle I bought for $17.5k new and will run until it's put out in the pasture. Even if that f550 was diesel it would get around 9-10 mpg right?

 

[jk6661]

One of my favorite features is the third wall system, which I haven't seen on any other pop-up. From Truck Camper Adventure's interview with the owner:

Scott Mayfield: One of the features I am most proud of is the cabover third wall system. The middle wall of the accordion wall set up can be controlled independently and is powered by a separate linear actuator. I embedded a pulley system in the panels for the roof. When we pull into camp and it is nice out, we lower that wall and can be indoors and out of the sun but in the open air.

 

[CuStOm]

But the current owners will not get $238k and they are still the highest bidder on their own truck.

So much for "its worth what the market will bear".

 

[180out]

i run a diesel powered 17K pound truck and it gets 8.5 mpg sooo.? at least gas is cheaper in most places

 

[workerdrone]

Yup. The artificially induced diesel (and gas for that matter) price increase is discouraging for this potential first time diesel buyer.

I remember diesel was always cheaper than gas, until the early 2000's. Then I started driving diesels and it flipped around