Thread: Feelay's new tow vehicle

Originally Posted by ShilohRed

No that is not it. Its this one he can take a nap at the ramp or get there late and sleep where hes the first at the ramp. 1987 Ford F800 with 10 Speed trans and 60" Stand-up sleeper. Air ride on back along with air ride seats. Ford 7.8 I-6 Diesel motor and 24.5 Wheels and tires.

Good looking truck Shiloh. That will get the job done. That old ford motor was one of the tuffest best running midrange diesels ever built. Is pulling the 5th wheel all you use it for?

Originally Posted by cray

Good looking truck Shiloh. That will get the job done. That old ford motor was one of the tuffest best running midrange diesels ever built. Is pulling the 5th wheel all you use it for?

That is it, And my wife is about talked me into getting rid of it and buying a new Ram 3500

Would be hard to pass that truck up. But like the old School Ford nothing Electronic to go wrong on it. But still have about $10,000 or more with a paint job to get it ready to run cross country. If we keep it that is. Sure no issue stopping or pulling with the F800 though. But man 6 new tires is like buying a boat.
Pete

Originally Posted by ShilohRed

That is it, And my wife is about talked me into getting rid of it and buying a new Ram 3500

Would be hard to pass that truck up. But like the old School Ford nothing Electronic to go wrong on it. But still have about $10,000 or more with a paint job to get it ready to run cross country. If we keep it that is. Sure no issue stopping or pulling with the F800 though. But man 6 new tires is like buying a boat.
Pete

I would think the Ram would be a little easier to get around with. You right on them tires. when i retired i was paying over 300.00 ea for 24.5 on national acct billing. hate to think what one would cost just off the street.

Originally Posted by cray

I would think the Ram would be a little easier to get around with. You right on them tires. when i retired i was paying over 300.00 ea for 24.5 on national acct billing. hate to think what one would cost just off the street.

Found some Steer tires for $378. each plus Excise tax. Its unreal but the old Ford is only about 20" longer then the Dodge. And will out turn with ease. But height would be an issue in some spots. I started out look for a 780 Volvo and add smart car behind the sleeper. But price took care of that fast.