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Old 03-04-2009, 10:11 PM   #8
billr
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You asked for info on the F550, I noticed this post on another forum
http://suitesowners.com/showthread.php?p=4382#post4382 might be of some interest.

You will be happy with the choice of any MS, but note there is not too much wt difference between a 36 and 38.

It's a very smart choice of yours to ask these questions before you choose the right trailer. We didn't and ended up with not enough truck after buying the trailer. Had to stick with it, spend some $$ to make it barley usable until we realized a change had to be made.

For sure moving into the MDT or HDT world is not for everyone. Overkill, most certainly! But there is not a road out there that even makes me think twice about heading down or up. These trucks were designed to haul 80,000lbs so this little MS is no sweat for an HDT in stock form. It does so at 10-11MPG and 1/2 the price of a new PU. Ours is equipped with an Autoshift tranny and my DW is starting to learn to drive it.

Certainly you have other choices out there in lighter trucks. The new model F450 is a very popular choice and this is the truck we were looking at before we got the Volvo. And if we had to change today would get one. But we love the comfort and added safety level in the Volvo, so it would take a lot to force me out.

I'm sure you will find the right solution for you. Good luck in your quest!

Cheers,
Bill
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