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Re: Truck help
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2025, 10:48:22 AM »
Everyone wants the jeep or the F350 but what they actually need for their uses is a Honda ridgeline.  :tup:

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Re: Truck help
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2025, 09:40:41 PM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.







You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


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Re: Truck help
« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2025, 10:13:41 PM »
My question with a hybrid is what are you gaining for the added complexity?  The reliability ratings of hybrids are near the bottom because they have two systems that must both work for the vehicle to operate.

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Re: Truck help
« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2025, 01:19:02 AM »
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Re: Truck help
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2025, 08:30:09 AM »
My question with a hybrid is what are you gaining for the added complexity?  The reliability ratings of hybrids are near the bottom because they have two systems that must both work for the vehicle to operate.

From all my research, hybrids have gotten better and better with each year but yes, they still do have their issues but so do a lot of rigs. In my case, being that it is a combination personal and work truck, my plan is to trade it in probably early 2027 and get something new. Hopefully upgrading before it gets too many miles will help limit long term issues. I will say that its nice getting 25-30 mpg around town.
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Re: Truck help
« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2025, 01:04:58 PM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.





 

You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


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Seriously, I’m never gonna take a hybrid seriously. The day a guy shows up to hunt camp in a Tesla truck is the day I’m gonna quit hunting. That thing would die off road, hybrid or otherwise

I’m going with an old mechanical diesel because you can hit it with a hammer and a crescent wrench and be on your merry way. Less is more. Best to keep it simple. I don’t need a toy or a spaceship, I’m just looking to burn some dinosaur juice and get the job done


What’s next? A hybrid excavator or commercial fishing boat?

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« Reply #21 on: February 15, 2025, 10:15:49 AM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.





 

You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


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Seriously, I’m never gonna take a hybrid seriously. The day a guy shows up to hunt camp in a Tesla truck is the day I’m gonna quit hunting. That thing would die off road, hybrid or otherwise

I’m going with an old mechanical diesel because you can hit it with a hammer and a crescent wrench and be on your merry way. Less is more. Best to keep it simple. I don’t need a toy or a spaceship, I’m just looking to burn some dinosaur juice and get the job done


What’s next? A hybrid excavator or commercial fishing boat?

1- A Tesla truck is not a hybrid. It’s a joke and it’s fully electric.

2- The Hybrid F150 is exactly the same truck as a gas F150 with a different powertrain. It’ll probably last a hail of a lot longer off-road than an old sacked out F350 diesel and it won’t jar the teeth out of your skull. Plus who’s actually off-roading an old diesel truck or a brand new F150?

3-eventually you’ll be hitting that old power stroke with a hammer and some duct tape every day to keep it rolling coal at 6mpg.
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Re: Truck help
« Reply #22 on: February 15, 2025, 03:32:11 PM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.





 

You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


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Seriously, I’m never gonna take a hybrid seriously. The day a guy shows up to hunt camp in a Tesla truck is the day I’m gonna quit hunting. That thing would die off road, hybrid or otherwise

I’m going with an old mechanical diesel because you can hit it with a hammer and a crescent wrench and be on your merry way. Less is more. Best to keep it simple. I don’t need a toy or a spaceship, I’m just looking to burn some dinosaur juice and get the job done


What’s next? A hybrid excavator or commercial fishing boat?

1- A Tesla truck is not a hybrid. It’s a joke and it’s fully electric.

2- The Hybrid F150 is exactly the same truck as a gas F150 with a different powertrain. It’ll probably last a hail of a lot longer off-road than an old sacked out F350 diesel and it won’t jar the teeth out of your skull. Plus who’s actually off-roading an old diesel truck or a brand new F150?

3-eventually you’ll be hitting that old power stroke with a hammer and some duct tape every day to keep it rolling coal at 6mpg.

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Re: Truck help
« Reply #23 on: February 15, 2025, 03:53:58 PM »
I need a HD truck for my life now days,  but otherwise I would buy the Tundra with 4.6 I had again in a heartbeat. Stupid reliable. 6.5 bed, short quad cab was good enough for the family. They get about 2 MPG better Hwy than the 5.7 which isn’t much, but added to a lot of savings in my case. Less tow rating than some, but tows as much as a 1/2 ton should IMO.

Had an older diesel - if you buy and maintain wise it likely won’t leave you stranded, but you’ll pretty much always have a to-do list of 5-10 things +. Got tired of that and bought a new-ish one. Don’t love the emissions equipment or cost, but it’s sure a lot nicer truck in every way. I’d never have an HD if I didn’t NEED it for HD stuff. 1/2 ton is way better for hunting roads and daily driving.

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Re: Truck help
« Reply #24 on: February 15, 2025, 04:36:36 PM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.





 

You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


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Seriously, I’m never gonna take a hybrid seriously. The day a guy shows up to hunt camp in a Tesla truck is the day I’m gonna quit hunting. That thing would die off road, hybrid or otherwise

I’m going with an old mechanical diesel because you can hit it with a hammer and a crescent wrench and be on your merry way. Less is more. Best to keep it simple. I don’t need a toy or a spaceship, I’m just looking to burn some dinosaur juice and get the job done


What’s next? A hybrid excavator or commercial fishing boat?

1- A Tesla truck is not a hybrid. It’s a joke and it’s fully electric.

2- The Hybrid F150 is exactly the same truck as a gas F150 with a different powertrain. It’ll probably last a hail of a lot longer off-road than an old sacked out F350 diesel and it won’t jar the teeth out of your skull. Plus who’s actually off-roading an old diesel truck or a brand new F150?

3-eventually you’ll be hitting that old power stroke with a hammer and some duct tape every day to keep it rolling coal at 6mpg.

Ok. That was good. We are gonna need you to do it again though. This time, add some spice. Kick it up a bit. Maybe make it a bit salty? Yeah, add some salt to it this time...   :chuckle:
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« Reply #25 on: February 15, 2025, 04:40:18 PM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.





 

You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


elksnout



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Seriously, I’m never gonna take a hybrid seriously. The day a guy shows up to hunt camp in a Tesla truck is the day I’m gonna quit hunting. That thing would die off road, hybrid or otherwise

I’m going with an old mechanical diesel because you can hit it with a hammer and a crescent wrench and be on your merry way. Less is more. Best to keep it simple. I don’t need a toy or a spaceship, I’m just looking to burn some dinosaur juice and get the job done


What’s next? A hybrid excavator or commercial fishing boat?

1- A Tesla truck is not a hybrid. It’s a joke and it’s fully electric.

2- The Hybrid F150 is exactly the same truck as a gas F150 with a different powertrain. It’ll probably last a hail of a lot longer off-road than an old sacked out F350 diesel and it won’t jar the teeth out of your skull. Plus who’s actually off-roading an old diesel truck or a brand new F150?

3-eventually you’ll be hitting that old power stroke with a hammer and some duct tape every day to keep it rolling coal at 6mpg.

Ok. That was good. We are gonna need you to do it again though. This time, add some spice. Kick it up a bit. Maybe make it a bit salty? Yeah, add some salt to it this time...   :chuckle:

Salt = I work for Ford and I’m still clowning on old worn out super duties.
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Re: Truck help
« Reply #26 on: February 17, 2025, 09:51:17 PM »
Pics to come tomorrow

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Re: Truck help
« Reply #27 on: February 17, 2025, 10:31:33 PM »
 All you non diesel guys, I have two 7.3’s, in the process of finding another 7.3 Excursion.

 Quality engine that you can still work on yourself, and will last a long time! :twocents:

 
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Re: Truck help
« Reply #28 on: February 17, 2025, 10:33:37 PM »
Little over your budget but so far I have liked my f-150 hybrid. I get around 23 mpg driving around town and then depending on the highway, anywhere from 22-25 mpg and it pulls our horse trail just fine. The on board power is pretty cool and takes place of a generator. Looking foward to using it this summer at my cabin for all my power tools, recharging batteries etc.





 

You’re the third person I’ve spoken with who’s purchased this truck. Seems like a good choice having that hybrid. When my time comes I’ll certainly look at one but I’m hoping my 2014 F150 lasts a bit longer. Just turned 190K with the 5.0.


elksnout



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Seriously, I’m never gonna take a hybrid seriously. The day a guy shows up to hunt camp in a Tesla truck is the day I’m gonna quit hunting. That thing would die off road, hybrid or otherwise

I’m going with an old mechanical diesel because you can hit it with a hammer and a crescent wrench and be on your merry way. Less is more. Best to keep it simple. I don’t need a toy or a spaceship, I’m just looking to burn some dinosaur juice and get the job done


What’s next? A hybrid excavator or commercial fishing boat?

1- A Tesla truck is not a hybrid. It’s a joke and it’s fully electric.

2- The Hybrid F150 is exactly the same truck as a gas F150 with a different powertrain. It’ll probably last a hail of a lot longer off-road than an old sacked out F350 diesel and it won’t jar the teeth out of your skull. Plus who’s actually off-roading an old diesel truck or a brand new F150?

3-eventually you’ll be hitting that old power stroke with a hammer and some duct tape every day to keep it rolling coal at 6mpg.

Ok. That was good. We are gonna need you to do it again though. This time, add some spice. Kick it up a bit. Maybe make it a bit salty? Yeah, add some salt to it this time...   :chuckle:

Salt = I work for Ford and I’m still clowning on old worn out super duties.


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Re: Truck help
« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2025, 06:57:46 AM »
Really enjoyed my Gladiator - but not the ecodiesel - do not get one of those ( after 3 engines I know).   Jeep wrangler 2.0 turbo is their best engine by far.  Outruns and outpulls their 6 cyl. 

My son recently took his Cummins First Gen over the Rubicon.  Amazing rig but yea you need to like to tinker with them. 



 


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