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Oldtimer Norm · 10-11-2015, 01:46 PM

Hi, my name is Norm.
I own a 2008 F350 that I bought new for approximately $ 60,000.00. Last month the high pressure pump went south and the Ford dealership wanted $ 11,000.00 to replace the pump and clean up all the metal that was now in the fuel system. The truck only has 80,323 miles on it and has a maintenance record that is 33% better than Fords recommendations. Needless to say I am just fed up with the Ford Corporation.
I use this truck for towing a 30' Toy Hauler which can weigh as much as 15,000 lbs gross. I also pull a dump trailer that I move a little 435 Bobcat excavator with, which is approximately 16,000 lbs gross. I’ don’t want to go spend a bunch of money on another pickup.
I’m looking into buying a class 8 Freightliner or Volvo, conventional sleeper model and modifying it to use for a tow vehicle. Does anyone think that a class 8 would be overkill for what I’m towing?

10-11-2015, 01:46 PM	#1
Oldtimer Norm Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Everett Posts: 5	I would like your opinion Hi, my name is Norm. I own a 2008 F350 that I bought new for approximately $ 60,000.00. Last month the high pressure pump went south and the Ford dealership wanted $ 11,000.00 to replace the pump and clean up all the metal that was now in the fuel system. The truck only has 80,323 miles on it and has a maintenance record that is 33% better than Fords recommendations. Needless to say I am just fed up with the Ford Corporation. I use this truck for towing a 30' Toy Hauler which can weigh as much as 15,000 lbs gross. I also pull a dump trailer that I move a little 435 Bobcat excavator with, which is approximately 16,000 lbs gross. I’ don’t want to go spend a bunch of money on another pickup. I’m looking into buying a class 8 Freightliner or Volvo, conventional sleeper model and modifying it to use for a tow vehicle. Does anyone think that a class 8 would be overkill for what I’m towing?