2020 SUPER DUTY TREMOR AND TOWING TECH!

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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2020
  • We get down to the nuts and bolts of Ford's most capable truck ever

Komentáře • 121

  • @badillo50
    @badillo50 Před 3 lety +6

    I love the Ford power stroke the reason why because it keeps my shop busy fixing them 👍👍👍👌👌👌

    • @joelrodriguez7038
      @joelrodriguez7038 Před 3 lety +1

      Brother I have in mind buy Cummins 3500 , if you have a shop you have good experience with Diesel engines , do you think dodge is better , you have any advice about what is the best, please ,tanks

    • @sheepdog819
      @sheepdog819 Před 3 lety

      @@joelrodriguez7038 The new Power Stroke is more reliable. The only reason why today's diesel motors see the shop is because of the emissions bs. Ram builds a cheap truck. They are owned by Fiat now. Lol.

  • @pablozarate2675
    @pablozarate2675 Před 3 lety +4

    Your videos are informative and help me sleep. Thank you. 7.3 will only get better and it's already really good.

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 3 lety

      Thank you, Pablo! We really appreciate that. New reviews have been hard to come by because of the virus, but there are more to come in the near future!

  • @eastcoast.30cal28
    @eastcoast.30cal28 Před 4 lety +6

    I've watched a few of these videos of the Ford Super Duty Tremor off-road showcase. The more I watch people run this course the more I want a Tremor with a 7.3L gasoline engine! Almost a Raptor.... STILL a Super Duty and EXACTLY what I want/NEED! I love that 7.3L V8 and I think that it will be the perfect replacement for my 6.8L V10 that I've been waiting for.

  • @nightfall22
    @nightfall22 Před 4 lety +2

    Seeing the wheel turn without your hands as you operate the trailer control knob is some skynet type shit lol. That’s really cool but I bet feels odd to give up control of the wheel. Very nice option

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +2

      It does feel weird at first, but you have very precise control. The only thing, like I said in the video, is knowing when to let it go and start straightening out.

  • @fathertime209
    @fathertime209 Před 3 lety +1

    Is there a way to talk to Tom Somerville with questions on the super duty line?

  • @sheepdog819
    @sheepdog819 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome video. Thank you! I just put my order in for a 2022 F-250 Lariat with the 7.3L. I would have went with the 6.7L but I rarely tow and I live in California where you have to keep all the emissions bs on.

    • @chriswebb7521
      @chriswebb7521 Před 3 lety +1

      Which color did you get? Definitely wanting the 7.3 and Tremor package. The interior will be upgraded a bit for 2022. Bigger infotainment screen etc. Can't wait to pick mine up either.

    • @sheepdog819
      @sheepdog819 Před 3 lety

      @@chriswebb7521 I went with the Carbonized Grey, blacked out. Just purchased all my Carli upgrades too. Wheels, tires and bracing. The reason I waited for the 2022 is for that Sync 4! It will be months from being delivered though.

    • @cubert_72
      @cubert_72 Před 2 lety

      @@sheepdog819 you got the truck yet?

    • @sheepdog819
      @sheepdog819 Před 2 lety

      @@cubert_72 Just drove it home tonight! Absolutely love it! I'm impressed with the 7.3L. Didn't push it yet but I 1/2 throttled passed a car doing 50 and hit 80 pretty effortlessly. Gorgeous rig.

    • @dfdemt
      @dfdemt Před 6 měsíci

      What do you mean keep the emissions bs?

  • @kevindonovan4494
    @kevindonovan4494 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent information.

  • @gilbertramirez9759
    @gilbertramirez9759 Před 4 lety +6

    Would you say that the 7.3 bridges the gap between the 6.2 gas and 6.7 diesel

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +4

      That's what it has been designed to do, and I think it's successful. It's been a while since I drove a 6.2 gas, but I don't remember it being anything special. You saw in the video, that 7.3 really moves out, and it can still tow up to 21,200 pounds fifth wheel, while the same truck with a 6.2 tows up to 16,700 pounds.

  • @ripfletching
    @ripfletching Před 4 lety +7

    Man Ford is on point

  • @Batmanstang
    @Batmanstang Před 4 lety +2

    Do you think the adaptive steering $1000 add on option is worth it?

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +5

      For me, no...but I don't think it's hard to turn the wheel as it is. However, it may be useful when towing, as it can make it easier when backing or when you have a constant side wind as mentioned in the video

  • @ocalaeyeguy
    @ocalaeyeguy Před 3 lety

    How about a couple of front bumper parking sensors?

  • @adamant7146
    @adamant7146 Před 3 lety +5

    my next truck will b a 250 with the 7.3, but i'll back my own trailer thank u...truck is a beast

    • @chriswebb7521
      @chriswebb7521 Před 3 lety +1

      Yup, agreed. If you can't back a trailer without a cute little knob. You have no business hooking and dragging a trailer.

  • @TheVenom8343
    @TheVenom8343 Před 4 lety +1

    Really??? You didn't let us hear that beast pulling that 6% grade!!! I was really looking forward to that man..

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +1

      Sorry...there was nothing to it. The trailer was super light, and the truck did it in sixth gear at 1,500 rpm. Nothing to hear.

    • @TheVenom8343
      @TheVenom8343 Před 4 lety

      @@TheRVConnection Well that makes me feel a little better. Thanks for the reply friend!

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety

      @@TheVenom8343 You are welcome! Anytime.

  • @eri_gq1741
    @eri_gq1741 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey, what's the gear ratio on this truck and if can give me specs on towing capacity of a goosneck trailer and try he GVWR?

  • @johnconnors5123
    @johnconnors5123 Před 4 lety +1

    What happened to insulation that went under the hood? Also some of suspension parts are not painted on 2020’s and are rusting ? 2020’s are nice but took step back not painting parts and leaving no insulation on diesels under hood off.

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +3

      I don't know about the insulation, but I can tell you it's not needed. These trucks are super quiet. As far as suspension parts not being painted/coated, the parts I saw looked like they had been powder coated, but I can't speak for all the components.

    • @richfarfugnuven6308
      @richfarfugnuven6308 Před 3 lety

      You don't want underhood insulation on a diesel. It doesn't make any discernable difference for noise, and it keeps your engine too warm in the summer. I got rid of mine on both my 6.0l and 7.3l powerstroke and vented the hoods. They both run much cooler.

  • @crisscross10
    @crisscross10 Před 3 lety +4

    16:05 truck appears out of nowhere... see left corner :)

  • @keylargo5157
    @keylargo5157 Před 4 lety +1

    Why won’t ford offer the camper package with the Tremor?
    If I place a 2500 pound camper in the bed will this void my entire warranty? Will this make truck dangerous to drive despite the payload being 3300 pounds ,( with driver only).?

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +2

      If they don't offer it with Tremor, it's because of the off-road suspension. Packages like these tend to use off-road specific (softer) shocks and springs for better articulation off road. That's why a Ram Power Wagon is only rated to tow 10,000 pounds, even though it is a 2500 series truck. That being said, I don't think carrying a 2500 pound camper would necessarily void your warranty, but the back may sag under the weight and may require air bags, which may defeat the purpose of off-road specific springs/shocks. You may be better off with a standard F-350 4x4 with single rear wheels, and just fitting it with bigger tires/wheels, etc. Unless you plan on hard-core off road (which you can't do with a camper on board anyway) this should work fine.

    • @Backwoodsrider
      @Backwoodsrider Před 4 lety

      There is a 5th Wheel Prep package for the Tremor. I ordered the F350 Tremor with 6.7.

  • @toddcreech3763
    @toddcreech3763 Před 4 lety +1

    Any improvement on diesel emissions system for the 6.7 Powerstroke ?

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +2

      There wasn't any mention of that. The 6.7 has been around for a while now (even though it has been upgraded a few times) so I think they've got the emissions system worked out for the most part.

    • @FordF-Super
      @FordF-Super Před 4 lety +3

      Todd Creech not one you tuber reviewer has the balls or integrity to ask this type of question, they only pander, they don’t ask the important stuff like, what have you done to improve the EGR, DPF, regen cycle, the DEF warmer, DEF injection, OCR, these are the only questions that should be looked into when buying, I did, spent 6 months researching these questions and asking Ford Techs

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +2

      @@FordF-Super It has nothing to do with "balls or integrity". If you had ever been to a media event, you would know that the engineers tell the media EVERYTHING that is new about the truck, including the emissions system. If you watch the video about the 3.0 liter Duramax, you would see that. The only changes to the new 6.7 Power Stroke are the ones highlighted. As for these being "The only questions that should be looked into when buying", I think the other viewers would disagree...

    • @leardi58
      @leardi58 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FordF-Super I'm in the market looking at these trucks what kind of information did you end up finding out in your research thanks

  • @cobeytriche4808
    @cobeytriche4808 Před 4 lety +7

    Ford needs to bring back the MANUAL SHIFT ON THE FLOOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM. Not everyone like the electric shift on the fly they only offering now.

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +1

      I wish they would, too...but you have to remember that manufacturers respond to consumer demand. The average person likes the convenience of turning a knob (Ram 1500 doesn't have a column or console shift anymore!). Plus, the transfer case lever takes up valuable real estate in the center console, where most people would rather have a cupholder, wireless phone charger, etc.

    • @timberlinecline3667
      @timberlinecline3667 Před 4 lety

      You on your own buddy

    • @15Jeep
      @15Jeep Před 4 lety

      Personally, I like the ESOF with the NV273 (BW4462) transfer case over the MSOS with the NV271 (BW4465) transfer case. ESOF - electric shift on the fly / MSOS - manual shift on stop. The NV273 (BW4464) is activated via electric motor while the NV27 (BW4465) is shifted with the manual lever in the floorboard. That said......I DO NOT like the "unit bearings" on the spindles of the front Dana 60 axle. The unit bearings are plastic encased....throw away. I much prefer the durable, reliable and serviceable Timken bearings.
      The front hubs with the ESOF / NV273 (BW4464) system are activated via solenoid and vacuum lines. Definitely convenient......but much less durable and reliable over the manual locking hubs with the 'free' and 'lock' position settings. The electric motors that are used to engage the transfer case on the NV273 (BW4464) are very durable and reliable. There is as much and maybe more chance of having problems with the linkage used to engage the NV271(BW4465) transfer case. IMHO......the best setup is to have the ESOF on the NV273 (BW4464) transfer case with DynaLoc Heavy Duty Free Spin Hubs made by DynaTrac.....which are manual "free and lock" hubs...very durable and reliable with the Timken bearings.
      The New Venture (NV) transfer cases (NV273 electric and NV 271 manual) were used in 2016 and older Super Duty trucks.
      New Venture was previously New Process - either buy out or name change several years ago.
      The Borg Warner (BW) electric transfer case (BW4464) is used on 2017 and newer Super Duty trucks.
      The Borg Warner (BW) manual transfer case (BW4465) is not used

    • @yaboykris2118
      @yaboykris2118 Před 4 lety

      I Love my manual transfer case shifter. I think it’s fun to have to get out to lock the front hubs.

    • @cobeytriche4808
      @cobeytriche4808 Před 4 lety +2

      @@yaboykris2118 I wrote a letter to the chief engineer of the Ford super duty asking them to please bring the manual shift back in the super duty line up. Here is Ford's address if you want to write a letter . P.O. BOX 6248 Dearborn MI. 48126. Help me reach out to them about bringing the manual shift back.

  • @oscarguerra4965
    @oscarguerra4965 Před 3 lety

    I have a 7.3 tremor with 400 miles
    I’m I ok to tow a 7k lb trailer already

  • @Ltngdrvr
    @Ltngdrvr Před 3 lety +3

    What was the third mode for the exhaust braking??? All I heard was full on and automatic, but he said there was three modes, the third most people don't know about, and apparently we still don't!

    • @21psd
      @21psd Před 3 lety +1

      The 3rd mode is the OFF mode

  • @311hitwall
    @311hitwall Před 3 lety

    And now there are problems with the crank seals leaking already on low mileage trucks? Every time I might consider a Ford something just turns me off.

  • @Ram-re5em
    @Ram-re5em Před 4 lety

    I have noise canceling in my 2019 Ram 2500 Laramie. It’s works excellent.

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 Před 3 lety

    Is that still a CP4 in the 2021 superduty?

  • @norman_sage2528
    @norman_sage2528 Před 4 lety +5

    So remember folks, never get gasoline, def fluid, air into the fuel system or run it to empty. If you do, then you will grenade the high pressure fuel pump and send shrapnel through the system. 8K repair!
    Have a nice day!

  • @whit10mm72
    @whit10mm72 Před 3 lety

    small gas tank sucks in the 7.3. Come on ford!

  • @Batmanstang
    @Batmanstang Před 4 lety +1

    Nice! I am strongly considering the 350 Tremor King Ranch with the 7.3.
    Questions for you. What is the 5th wheel towing capacity for the above set up? I believe conventional is 16000 but wasn’t sure what the 5th wheel rating is.
    Would a Reese Goose Box work well with a Tremor package?
    The adaptive steering $1000 add on. Is it worth it?

    • @davidlanham5639
      @davidlanham5639 Před 4 lety

      You can download tow specifications for all Ford vehicles from the Ford Media site. The Tremor option sure shaves off max towing capability.
      media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/products/trucks/super-duty/2020-f-series-super-duty.html

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety

      The fifth wheel towing capacity depends on how the truck is configured. You can download the Ford tow ratings guide here: www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2020%20Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide_Sep26.pdf. Any fifth wheel hitch should work provided it has adequate capacity and the weight of the trailer does not exceed the truck's tow rating or payload rating. Personally, I wouldn't get the adaptive steering, but if you tow a lot or drive off road, it might be worth it.

    • @Batmanstang
      @Batmanstang Před 4 lety

      @@TheRVConnection Thanks. The King Ranch Tremor 7.3 set up can tow up to 20,000 for a 5th wheel

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety

      @@Batmanstang It should be a nice truck for you!

    • @Batmanstang
      @Batmanstang Před 4 lety

      The RV Connection what do you think about the Reese goosebox with the Tremor package? Any issues with the height because it’s a lifted truck?

  • @wrzl1675
    @wrzl1675 Před 4 lety

    What is the conventional tow rating for a 250 Tremor 7.3, nobody wants to answer that question

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +2

      Who is "no one"? It's listed in the 2020 Ford Towing Guide and is rated between 13,000 and 15,000 pounds, depending on cab configuration and final drive ratio: www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2020%20Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide_Sep26.pdf

  • @BrockLowell
    @BrockLowell Před 3 lety +2

    I made the mistake of driving the 6.7 before the 7.3 lol. The 7.3 is a dog after jumping on a new power stroke! What really crazy is even with traction control on the third gen engine break traction and Chirps 35” tires in the first three gears. The computer limits the engine to only producing 550 foot pounds of torque in two wheel Drive in the first three gears. The computer lets the 1050 foot pounds loose in fourth gear and you feel it. A way around that is to launch in 4 high traction control off and in tow haul mode to Lengthens each gear!!! That will blow your mind and after that you won’t owe a 7.3 beside it’s a first year engine why F would you buy that? Let’s be Honest if you’re looking to save 10 grand why would you be getting into a super duty to begin with. I’m already getting 17 mpg with mine and that’s after launching it a bunch and in town driving. A 7.3 you be luck to get 13 mpg and that would surprise me.

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 3 lety +3

      Sounds awesome...glad you're enjoying the Power Stroke. The 7.3-liter gas engine is also very strong, and though I definitely see your point about a new engine, it's a pretty standard OHV V-8 layout that Ford has a lot of experience with. Personally, after having owned a diesel before, I think I would still go with the gas engine unless I planned to tow really heavy. Lower initial cost and much lower maintenance costs over time. But, it's personal preference, for sure. Thanks for watching the channel.

  • @markwhite7975
    @markwhite7975 Před 4 lety +1

    steel pistons?

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety

      Ha ha, yep! That's what I said!!

    • @randallsmith1555
      @randallsmith1555 Před 3 lety +1

      All tractor trailer diesels have steel pistons, so it nothing new and increases the engine life

  • @dfj555
    @dfj555 Před 3 lety +1

    I almost bought an F250 7.3L, until all the problems with the motor started surfacing.

    • @dfj555
      @dfj555 Před 3 lety

      Plus additional problems are surfacing with bad coils and or coil wires. The FORD saga continues.

    • @johnathanleonardo912
      @johnathanleonardo912 Před 3 lety +4

      $20 part. People bitch about anything cuz it's a Ford. Radio knob chips away. That's it I'm done. Like GM and FCA dont have major problems

    • @BrockLowell
      @BrockLowell Před 3 lety

      I made the mistake of driving the 6.7 before the 7.3 lol. The 7.3 is a dog after jumping on a new power stroke! What really crazy is even with traction control on the third gen engine break traction and Chirps 35” tires in the first three gears. The computer limits the engine to only producing 550 foot pounds of torque in two wheel Drive! The computer lets the 1050 foot pounds loose in fourth gear and you feel it. A way around that is to launch in 4 high traction control off and in tow haul mode Lengthens each gear!!! That will blow your mind and after that you won’t owe a 7.3 beside it’s a first year engine why F would you buy that?

    • @dundonrl
      @dundonrl Před 3 lety +1

      @@BrockLowell When it's 50 below zero, DEF freezes. Doesn't matter if it's GM, Ford or Ram, they ALL suck in extremely cold weather! I'll take the 7.3 Godzilla for that reason.

    • @trevorhoutstra1697
      @trevorhoutstra1697 Před 3 lety

      @@dundonrl if it’s 50 below I think I’ll stay home.

  • @311hitwall
    @311hitwall Před 4 lety

    Everybody i have talked to is adamant about not buying a gas engine in a HD truck. If you tow much of anything you will be disappointed.

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +1

      Wrong...unless you'll be towing more than 20,000 pounds on a regular basis. Only then does the extra cost of a diesel, its significantly higher cost of ownership and its higher fuel cost can make sense. A diesel has a higher resale value, but it costs about $10K more, so it all balances out. Crunch the numbers for yourself and you'll see. If you're towing 10-15,000 or so, (which is about what the average RVer tows) a gas truck will be more than adequate.

    • @FordF-Super
      @FordF-Super Před 4 lety +1

      311hitwall my brother bought a new 7.3 gas, traded it back for a 6.7 right after his first tow with 13k, averaged 3.3 mpg. That sucks!

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +2

      @@FordF-Super Rubbish

    • @jabroni6199
      @jabroni6199 Před 4 lety +1

      Disagree. Unless you’re going to be towing a lot of heavy loads often, Gas makes more sense IMO. A lot cheaper to get into and far easier/cheaper to maintain

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety

      @@jabroni6199 That is correct. I wrote a story a while ago about diesel vs. gas, and when you REALLY crunch the numbers, a diesel doesn't make sense unless you are one of the few that tows very heavy loads often, for long distances, and plans to keep the truck for more than 100,000 miles.

  • @geoffwest2592
    @geoffwest2592 Před 4 lety

    Wow just watching your video on the TremorIts pretty obvious that know one knows how to read a tape measureIn your video you say it has 33 inchs of water forwarding YET in the video it shows only a depth of about 10 inches maybe only 8 inchesYou see the middle of the wheel is 17inches and it is certainly nowhere that deepWhat is the truth Can it or cant it take 33 inches of waterIf so the there should only be 2 inches of the tyre showing and would be over the front bumper

    • @TheRVConnection
      @TheRVConnection  Před 4 lety +1

      The pit got progressively deeper as it went around, then shallower again at the end. Ford stands behind 33 inches of water fording.

  • @cokamine818
    @cokamine818 Před 4 lety

    Cyber truck is going to kick the shit out of ford.