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Na I don’t hate them Interceptor, and me saying ‘most’ caravaners are guilty of what I described is an exaggeration but the stereotype exists for a reason.
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I did say "if" you hate them.... and yes, the stereotype is well earned.
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Originally Posted by smoo
I also thought wouldn’t it have been easier/cheaper for ford to import base spec F250 instead of going through the drama R and D for this.
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It'd be interesting to compare R&D costs vs actual build costs VS that of an F250.
Production capacity argument is a moot point, the extra units have gotta be built somewhere and do you choose to utilise & expand an existing production line, or do you go to the expense of building a whole new production line & the attendant logistics supply chain to suit?
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Originally Posted by smoo
And I don’t think the entry F250 has the payload of this.
Although if the payload rating is the same as the dual cab Thai specials, it will be aspirational as 1 tonne in them without changing springs or using airbags is only good for the sales brochure.
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Quick google search search suggests in the US the max GVM for a current F250 as being 10,500lbs/4762KG with a payload of 4268lbs-4048lbs, drop the GVM to 9899lbs/4490kg to allow people to drive an F250 on a car licence, and I dont see why you cant have a 3307lbs/1500kg payload, I know theres at least one importer that offers this.