I know payload for newer 4x4 F350 trucks is in the 4,200-4,800# range depending on options. But, I need to know how much an F350 squats if it is loaded to near (but not over) payload. The reason I ask is because I am thinking of putting a flatbed on a newer F350 along with a flatbed camper. I added up everything I know I carry including 2 people and a dog in the cab, extra gas and filled water tanks, tools, food, etc. and come up with about 4,000-4,200#. FYI, I do not want to get a dually, so asking abut a SRW. Thanks for any input.
Agree 100% with your C2 comments but Ford’s other big issue is how they allowed
suppliers to control them with software defined modules - can you imagine 150-200
different parts/sub assemblies where an OEM like Ford has little/no control over the
software in these items…….no wonder complexity has increased and costs sky rocketed.
It’s basically accountant based and the justification has always been that it’s cheaper
to outsource most things, Farley confirming that Ford saved $500/vehicle by doing
that and then wondering why everything became so difficult to make and sell without
glitches and warranty issues….
Again, the amount of self wounding that comes from trying to save money……..
Huh?
No......
My suggestion was to use the "Thunder" name here instead of Lobo (still don't love the name). He said Thunder was a concept of an Expedition with the Lightning treatment back in the early 2000s, and should be the name used on a BEV Expy. To which I was saying, no, just use Lightning branding there too (i.e. Expedition Lightning for a BEV model), as there's no point of creating a separate BEV sub-brand for the SUVs. And my example of why not was what happened with SUV brand, Timberline, which is now being replaced with the truck trim, Tremor, as they were essentially duplicates, except one was SUV, the other truck.
Review seems harsh to me, using word “silly” repeatedly. Even though they used silly as appropriate for this type of vehicle, it still carries negative connotation. They also concluded standard Maverick with higher payload and towing is a better truck for most buyers. Curious how much difference Euro 7-speed transmission makes in performance, and whether it played a part in reduced tow rating?
https://www.motor1.com/news/755898/kia-tasman-weekender-concept/
IMO this fixes most of my complaints about the production tasman. The front is still a bit busy but it’s much better. Side and rear look great.
Yeah, this leads me to believe the Lobo package on the F-150 will be nothing more than an appearance package......though F-150 is the crown jewel, so maybe it'll get bumps in power (i.e. Raptor tune for the 3.5 instead of the regular 3.5 tune) that Maverick doesn't get?