F350 v 450

[MapNerd]

@MapNerd
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I have not. They’re more than double the price of a new F350 - which I didn’t realize until you linked to them. Sure looks fun though, til maintenance time comes...

 

[MapNerd]

F450 easily wins

Two major factors with the F450; First is brakes they are larger on the 450 and turning radius, it is amazing how much better it is in a 450.

When it comes to brakes, sure the 450 has larger brakes but the 5s all have EoH brakes - some drum, some disc. A lot of people comment on the turning radius and I do think thats important in a tight campground. I’m just betting that Ford’s ProTrailer Backup Assist will make up for it with computer smarts.

 

[FL-JOE]

I can tell you from experience that the brakes on your fiver matter a whole bunch more than the brakes on your tow vehicle (TV). That is not to say you don't need good brakes on your truck, I'm just saying that what you really need are perfectly adjusted brakes on your fiver.

 

[DKRITTER]

My F150 has the backup assist and I don't care for it at all. I've backed up trailers for most of my life and if you know what your doing it adds nothing. For those who do not know how to back up I can see an advantage. It seemed very jerky to me. Plus setting it up was a PIA on my utility trailer.